Dear Parents,

Congratulations to the Class of 2020 ! It has been exciting to see all the yard signs, posters, balloons, and car parades in celebration of our talented graduates.

This summer, due to the popularity of the Parent Education Webinar Series, we plan to offer occasional virtual events (online). Look for details in this newsletter!

We kick off the new Parent Education Summer Series with a presentation by Margo Thienemann, MD , Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist, Stanford Children's Health:
How Can Parents Help? Anxiety in Children and Teens ( June 17, Online ).

While this is a standalone event, Dr. Thienemann's webinar is intended as a follow-up to our livestream screening of ANGST: Raising Awareness Around Anxiety .

The Parent Education Series is pleased to co-sponsor a group of national experts (authors, educators, and neuroscientists) offering a special nine-week summer Masterclass series, Parenting in Place . Click here for more information.

Please take advantage our  Video Library, available on our  YouTube   and  Vimeo channels. You can also stay connected via social media - Instagram   and  Facebook - with new posts daily!

Recent videos feature presentations by Alnardo Martinez, Child Mind Institute (Mantenar la Calma Durante el COVID-19 ) and Tiffany Hoang, CircleUp Education ( Diversity & Bias in Schools ).

NEW! We are thrilled to introduce our nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, The Parent Venture, https://www.parentventure.org/

TPV's goal is to provide more high-quality, evidence-based parent education programming, while extending the reach of The Parent Education Series to a broader range of families and communities.

Wishing you all a happy, safe, and healthy summer!



Charlene Margot, M.A.
Founder and CEO
Upcoming 2020 Events
Online (Webinar) Events
How Can Parents Help? Anxiety in Parents and Teens
Join  Margo Thienemann, MD , Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist and Clinical Professor at  Stanford's Children's Health , for an informative discussion about anxiety in children and teens. Zoom link provided at registration.
 
Wednesday, June 17, 2020
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Online Event (Zoom Webinar)
#BlackLivesMatter
Guiding Our Children - A Message from The Parent Education Series
As an organization that educates parents, students, and community members, we condemn the recent acts of racism and violence that have shaken our nation and led to a groundswell of peaceful protests.

For a list of resources , please visit our website: https://www.parentventure.org/justice
Parenting in Place
Parenting in Place: Helping Families Thrive in Challenging Time
The Parent Education Series is pleased to co-sponsor a group of national experts (authors, educators, and neuroscientists) offering a special nine-week Masterclass series , Parenting in Place . Please join us!
Community Resources
Sequoia Healthcare District
The Parent Green Folder
The Parent Green Folder helps parents recognize symptoms of distress and identify appropriate referrals to school and community resources . The Green Folder is a resource provided by Sequoia Healthcare District, Healthy Schools Initiative (HSI).
In the News
4 ways families can ease anxiety together
During these turbulent times, the stress on families is palpable. Parents and children alike are feeling anxious about their futures. Thankfully, families can leverage science-backed ways to ease anxiousness and restore a sense of connection and joyfulness at home. 

— CNN Health
Talking About Tough Topics
TIME for Kids
At TIME for Kids , one of our goals is to help equip children with the skills they need to navigate the news. Here is a list of resources (articles, books, guides, and videos) to help parents foster dialogue on the subject of race.

—Stacy Bien, Curriculum Director, TIME for Kids
The Parent Venture
To learn more, visit our website at https://www.parentventure.org/
Introducing The Parent Venture!
Because parenting is a growth opportunity...
The Parent Venture is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to providing high-quality education for parents, students, educators, clinicians, and community members. TPV will extend the reach of The Parent Education Series to more parents and community members.
Blog Posts
Telling Family Stories Matters
Published on Medium by Bev Hartman, M.A., Founder and COO, The Parent Venture

Artwork by Betsy Koning
When Your Kids Start Giving You Advice
Published on Medium by Charlene Margot, M.A., Founder and CEO, The Parent Education Series/The Parent Venture
Video Library
Diversity & Bias in Schools
CircleUp Education
In this online webinar, Tiffany Hoang , co-founder of CircleUp Education , helps parents develop a common language to identify and address challenges related to bias and exclusion in schools.
Mantenga la calma: cómo manejar el estrés y la ansiedad durante COVID-19
Únase a Alnardo Martinez, MS , Técnico de comportamiento, Centro de trastornos de ansiedad en el Child Mind Institute , para un seminario virtual para ayudarlo a usted y su familia a navegar la ansiedad asociada con el coronavirus, el cierre de escuelas y el aprendizaje a distancia.
Parenting Quotes
"Treat the earth well. It was not given to you by your parents, it was loaned to you by your children. We do not inherit the Earth from our Ancestors, we borrow it from our Children."
— Native American Proverb
The Parent Education Series is an award-winning program that provides high-quality education to parents, students, educators, clinicians, and community members.

Our Video Library has been viewed over 7,400 times, including 2,000+ views during COVID-19. Please share this free resource with students, friends, and family members. Videos are available on our YouTube and Vimeo channels.

Since 2006, our organization has reached over 75,000 attendees on critical issues — mental health, substance use, sexual health, social media, and more — that impact the health, safety, and well-being of children and teens.

Questions? Contact Charlene Margot , M.A., Founder and Director, The Parent Education Series.
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