Dear Parents and Caregivers,
Happy Springtime! As Robin Williams said, "Spring is nature's way of saying, 'Let's party!'" We hope this season of renewal brings you peace and joy.
What does it mean to be a success? To be a good parent? On April 9, we present a new 'Author Series' featuring Emily Rapp Black, bestselling author of The Still Point of the Turning World and Sanctuary: A Memoir (Online).
On April 13, parent-child communication expert Eran Magen, PhD, offers How to Have a Better Relationship with Your Child or Teen (Online). This event is sponsored by Redwood City School District, but open to the community!
NEW! How does cannabis (marijuana) affect the developing adolescent brain? Tauheed Zaman, MD, addiction expert and Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry, UCSF, presents Cannabis and the Young Brain (April 14, Online).
With rising rates of anxiety and depression, how can families get help? Join Shashank Joshi, MD, Stanford Medicine, and a panel of medical and mental health experts for Mental Health 101: When Should Parents Seek Help? (April 14, Online).
What is purpose? Why does it matter? Kendall Cotton Bronk, PhD, Claremont Graduate University, presents Helping Your Children and Teens Find Purpose in Life. Event sponsored by Peninsula Health Care District (April 15, Online).
JUST ADDED! San Mateo County Office of Education Tobacco Use Prevention Education (TUPE) and Safe and Supportive Schools present a free community screening of ANGST: Raising Awareness Around Anxiety (May 4, Online).
Looking to build meaningful connections with your kids? We're here for you!
Keys: for Parenting is a new tool that puts parenting advice at your fingertipsβliterally, it's a keyboard!βdeveloped by Charlene Margot and Bev Hartman, co-founders of The Parent Venture. Click here to join the app launch waitlist.
With 15,000+ views, our free Video Library has become a trusted resource. New videos include The Neuroscience of Addiction, Put the Oxygen Mask on Yourself and Ever Forward/Siempre Adelante with Ashanti Branch.
Finally, as we support families, we hope you will support our work by making a gift to The Parent Venture, a 501(c)(3) registered nonprofit organization. Thank you!
Warm regards,
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Upcoming 2020 - 2021 Events |
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The Still Point of the Turning World with Emily Rapp Black |
NEW! What does it mean to be a success? To be a good parent? The Still Point of the Turning World is Emily Rappβs memorial to her lost son, an inspiring reminder to love and live in the moment.
Friday, April 9, 2021
12:00pm β 1:00pm PDT
Live Event (Webinar)
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How to Have a Better Relationship with Your Child or Teen |
In this interactive (virtual) workshop, Dr. Eran Magen shares strategies that will help your child feel better and think more clearly, while improving your parent-child relationship.
Tuesday, April 13, 2021
5:30pm β 6:30pm PDT
Live Event (Webinar)
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Cannabis and the Young Brain |
How does cannabis (marijuana) impact the developing adolescent brain? Join Tauheed Zaman, MD, addiction expert and Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at UCSF to learn about the latest research.
Wednesday, April 14, 2021
12:00pm β 1:00pm PDT
Live Event (Webinar)
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Mental Health 101: When Should Parents Seek Help? |
Join a panel of medical and mental health experts including Dr. Shashank Joshi, Stanford Medicine, to learn when to seek help and how to find mental health resources in your community.
Wednesday, April 14, 2021
5:30pm β 6:30pm PDT
Live Event (Webinar)
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Helping Your Children and Teens Discover Their Purpose in Life |
What is purpose? Why does it matter? And how can parents help kids discover their purpose in life? Join Kendall Bronk, PhD, research professor at Claremont Graduate University.
Thursday, April 15, 2021
5:30pm β 6:30pm PDT
Live Event (Webinar)
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EDGE: Turning Adversity into Advantage with Harvard Professor Laura Huang |
NEW! How can you turn adversity into advantage? Join Harvard Business School Professor Laura Huang to learn how to help your student find their unique "EDGE."
Wednesday, April 21, 2021
6:00pm β 7:00pm PDT
Live Event (Webinar)
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San Mateo County Office of Education Event (Virtual) |
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ANGST: Raising Awareness Around Anxiety |
SMCOE Tobacco Use Prevention Education (TUPE) and Safe and Supportive Schools present a FREE community screening of ANGST: Raising Awareness Around Anxiety.
Tuesday, May 4, 2021
6:00pm β 8:00pm PDT
Live Event (Webinar)
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Teenagers, Anxiety Can Be Your Friend |
Great advice for teenagers from Dr. Lisa Damour: "Try to view anxiety as your own personal warning system. Itβs more often a friend than a foe, one that will help you notice when things are on the wrong track."
β The New York Times: Adolescence
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How To Talk β And Listen β To A Teen With Mental Health Struggles |
The pandemic is making it hard for teenagers to meet basic developmental needs. If you are worried about a teen, here's how to start the conversation and when to get professional help.
β NPR/Life Kit (Anya Kamenetz)
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Sandra Boyntonβs JUNGLE NIGHT with Yo-Yo Ma |
Two beloved artists, Sandra Boynton and Yo-Yo Ma, come together for JUNGLE NIGHT, a soothing (well, MOSTLY soothing) instrumental bedtime story. The animal snores are interpreted by the playful cello of Yo-Yo Ma. |
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Keys: for Parenting Coming Soon! |
Keys: for Parenting puts the experience of its founders β two educators with 60+ years of experience β at your fingertips! (literally, it's a keyboard)
Field tested by teens and approved by parents, Keys gives you the ability to connect with your kids through texting.
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The Neuroscience of Addiction with Dr. Anna Lembke, Stanford |
Anna Lembke, MD, is a professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University School of Medicine. She recently appeared in the Netflix documentary, The Social Dilemma, to discuss tech/digital addiction.
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