Dear Parents and Caregivers,
Welcome October! Autumn has officially arrived, so we look forward to glorious fall colors, shorter days, crisp nights (and maybe a pumpkin spice latte).
NEW! The Parent Venture is a nonprofit organization that extends the work of The Parent Education Series, now in its 16th year. TPV will hold its inaugural fundraiser on Friday, November 5 (Online). Free tickets available! (details below)
In a Spanish language event, Leo Zarazua, mindful educator at Mission Be, presents Crianza Consciente: Reduciendo el Estrés y la Ansiedad para Padres de Familia (en Español). Por favor únete a nosotros! (October 6, Online)
Thursday! Bestselling authors Dr. Bill Stixrud and Ned Johnson present What Do You Say? Talking with Kids to Build Stress Tolerance and Motivation. This special event is hosted by Peninsula Health Care District and SMUHSD (October 7, Online).
Worried about substance use at school? Join Eduardo Torres, Senior Prevention Specialist at Prevention Solutions (Hazeldon Betty Ford), for Supporting Your Child’s Healthy Decisions in the Transition Back to School (October 12, Online).
On October 13, the San Mateo County Office of Education and SUHSD offer Part 2 of the Community Resiliency Model (CRM)®, a free, two part mental health training open to parents, guardians, and community members (Online).
Are your kids safe online? Join Pamela Estes, San Mateo Human Trafficking Program Coordinator, for a conversation about digital safety, Are My Kids Safe? What Parents Should Know About the Online Environment (October 14, Online).
Our free Video Library now has over 26,000 views! New videos include Beyond Being Admitted: Making the Most of the College Experience and Disaster Preparedness: Fire Safety and Prevention.
Wishing you a Happy Fall,
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Charlene Margot, MA
Co-Founder and CEO
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Upcoming 2021 - 2022 Events |
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Crianza Consciente: Reduciendo el Estrés y la Ansiedad para Padres de Familia (en Español)
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Leo Zarazua, educadora de atención plena, Mission Be, comparte la primera parte de nuestra serie “Padres conscientes.”

Miércoles, 6 de octubre de 2021
5:30pm - 6:30pm PDT
Live Event (Webinar)
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What Do You Say? Talking with Kids to Build Stress Tolerance and Motivation |
This week! In their new book, What Do You Say?, national bestselling authors Dr. Bill Stixrud and Ned Johnson tackle tough parenting issues like anxiety, digital media, homework, and motivation.
Thursday, October 7, 2021
5:30pm – 6:30pm PDT
Live Event (Webinar)
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Supporting Your Child’s Healthy Decisions in the Transition Back to School |
Eduardo Torres, Senior Prevention Specialist at Prevention Solutions, will discuss current trends in the three substances most abused by teens: alcohol, nicotine, and marijuana.
Tuesday, October 12, 2021
5:30pm – 6:30pm PDT
Live Event (Webinar)
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Community Resiliency Model (CRM)® Training: Part 2 |
The Community Resiliency Model (CRM)® is a free mental health training for parents, caregivers, and community members to support families and their wider social networks.
Wednesday, October 13, 2021
5:00pm – 6:30pm PDT
Live Event (Webinar)
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Are My Kids Safe? What Parents Should Know About the Online Environment |
How do you know if your kids are safe online? Join Pamela Estes, San Mateo Human Trafficking Program Coordinator, for an important discussion on digital safety and online predators.
Thursday, October 14, 2021
5:00pm – 6:30pm PDT
Live Event (Webinar)
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Special Live Event (Virtual) |
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What Gives You Hope? How to Parent with Confidence and Optimism in an Uncertain World |
NEW! The Parent Venture announces its inaugural fundraising event with three national thought leaders:
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Madeline Levine, PhD - Author, Educator, Psychologist
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Donald Grant, Jr., PhD - Author, Educator, Inclusion Expert
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William Stixrud, PhD - Author, Clinical Neuropsychologist
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Friday, November 5, 2021
12:00pm – 1:00pm PDT
Live Event (Webinar)
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Smoking on Snapchat? What Teens See on Social Media and How to Talk About it |
"Imagine you’re a teenager scrolling through Instagram and you see your classmates at a party. What are you learning about how to have fun? How to cope with stress? How to grow into adulthood?"
— Erin Vogel, PhD (USC)
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Magical Bridge Playground |
A new Magical Bridge Playground opens at Red Morton Park in Redwood City, CA! These inclusive, ADA accessible playgrounds are built for children of all ages and abilities. Enjoy the magic!
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The Parent Education Series is an award-winning program that provides inclusive, high-quality education to parents, students, educators, and community members.
Our mailing address is:
The Parent Venture
325 Sharon Park Drive, Suite 327
Menlo Park, CA 94025
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