Dear Parents,
Happy Fourth of July weekend!
The
video
of our first
Parent Education Summer Series
event,
How Can Parents Help? Anxiety in Children and Teens,
is now
online
. Special thanks to our presenter,
Dr. Margo Thienemann
, for her valuable advice and expertise.
On Wednesday, July 15, we're honored to host a panel discussion on an important and timely topic,
Talking to Your Kids About Race: A (Virtual) Conversation
(
July 15, Online
). Our distinguished panel will include:
- Julie Lythcott-Haims, JD, MFA, speaker, activist, NY Times bestselling author
- Donald Grant, PhD, Executive Director, Center for Community & Social Impact, Pacific Oaks College
- Eric Abrams, MBA, Chief Inclusion Officer, Stanford Graduate School of Education
- Kareem Graham, PhD, scientist (immunologist) and father of two
In addition, The Parent Education Series is proud to co-sponsor a group of national experts (authors, educators) offering a 9-week summer Masterclass series,
Parenting in Place
.
Click here
for more information.
Recent videos feature
Margo Thienemann, PhD
(
Anxiety in Children and Teens
), and
Tiffany Hoang, co-founder of CircleUp Education
(
Diversity & Bias in Schools
).
TPV will provide more high-quality, evidence-based parent education, 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 holiday!
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Charlene Margot, M.A.
Founder and CEO
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Talking to Your Kids About Race:
A (Virtual) Conversation
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Join distinguished panelists
Julie Lythcott-Haims, JD, MFA; Donald Grant, PhD; Eric Abrams,
MBA
; and
Kareem Graham, PhD,
for an important conversation on
"Talking to Your Kids About Race."
Zoom link provided at registration. This event will be recorded.
Wednesday, July 15, 2020
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Online Event (Webinar)
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What Now? Exploring the Community College Transfer Program
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Universities, public and private, eagerly admit community college transfer students because of their excellent preparation and performance. Discover how community colleges can help students expand their transfer opportunities and options.
Wednesday, July 23, 2020
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Online Event (Webinar)
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Disney+ Presents "Hamilton: the Movie" by Lin-Manuel Miranda
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The filmed version of the original smash hit
"Hamilton"
combines the best elements of live theater, film, and streaming in a blend of hip-hop, jazz, R & B, and Broadway. Available as a livestream through Disney+ starting July 3rd.
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Community Events (Virtual)
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Parenting in Place: Helping Families Thrive in Challenging Time
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The Parent Education Series is pleased to co-sponsor a group of national experts (authors, educators, neuroscientists) offering a special 9-week
Masterclass series
,
Parenting in Place
. Please join us! Registration fee applies.
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Anti-Racist Resources from Greater Good Science Center (GGSC)
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T
he
mission
of the
Greater Good Science Center
is to elevate the human potential for compassion, so here are
Greater Good
pieces that explore our potential to reduce bias and contribute to racial justice.
— Great Good Science Center (GGSC)
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These Books Can Help You Explain Racism and Protest to Your Kids
The conversation about race needs to start early and keep happening
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Many parents are wondering how to talk about race and racism with their children. But just as important in the long run, especially for non-Black parents, is how to keep the conversation about race and racism going when we’re not in a moment of national outrage.
— The New York Times: Parenting
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As Coronavirus Cases Surge, Families Struggle to Draw Boundaries
States are rushing to reopen and parents are left to decide for themselves what is safe.
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As states reopen and
coronavirus
cases surge throughout much of the United States, families are facing a patchwork of differing and sometimes contradictory rules, making it difficult to assess the risks associated with different activities.
— The New York Times: Parenting
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6 Things Anti-Racist Educators Want Grown-ups to Know about Teaching and Raising Kids
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No child is too young to learn about systemic racism in developmentally appropriate ways. Grown-ups get uncomfortable when kids point out skin color, a natural part of processing the world, but problems emerge when those differences convey negative associations.
— KQED Mind/Shift
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Introducing The Parent Venture!
Because parenting is a growth opportunity...
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The Parent Venture
is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to providing high-quality education for parents, students, teachers, clinicians, and community members.
TPV
will extend the reach of
The Parent Education Series
to more parents and community members.
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Telling Family Stories Matters
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Published on Medium by Bev Hartman, M.A.,
Founder and COO, The Parent Venture
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Why Are We Hurrying Our Kids?
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Published on Medium by Charlene Margot, M.A.,
Founder and CEO, The Parent Education Series/The Parent Venture
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Diversity & Bias in Schools
CircleUp Education
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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.
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The Long View: Helping Kids Gain a Sense of Control During COVID-19
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Join
Ned Johnson
,
professional tutor-geek, president and founder of
PrepMatters
,
and co-author of
The Self-Driven Child
,
for an engaging virtual event (webinar) on helping kids gain a sense of control over their lives, even in the midst of a pandemic.
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"For to be free is not merely to cast off one's chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others."
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— Nelson Mandela, South African anti-apartheid political leader,
philanthropist
, father of six
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The Parent Education Series
is an award-winning program that provides high-quality education to parents, students, teachers, clinicians, and community members.
Since 2006, our organization has reached over
80,000 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.
Our
Video Library
has been viewed over
7,600 times, including 2,000+ views
since COVID-19. Free videos are available on our
YouTube
and
Vimeo
channels.
Questions? Contact
Charlene Margot
, M.A., Founder and CEO, The Parent Education Series. For more information, visit
The Parent Venture
website,
parentventure.org
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