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Dear Parents and Caregivers,
Happy New Year! We wish you a joyful 2025 filled with growth, connection, and inspiration as we continue to nurture and support the children in our lives! π
β¨ Join us for these outstanding events coming up in January:
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Chris Balme, education leader, author (The Magic of Middle School), and school founder, presents On Beautiful Conversations: How to Stay Connected to Your Adolescent Child (January 23).
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NEW! Mario De Anda, Director, Scholarships, Silicon Valley Community Foundation, and Alice Kleeman, College Advisor (Retired), offer Free Money for College? Facts and Myths About Scholarships and Grants (January 28).
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NEW! Kelly Bhatnagar, PhD, FAED, international expert on eating disorders and disordered eating, joins us for Understanding Eating Disorders: What Parents/Caregivers Need to Know (January 31).
ποΈ Mark your calendars for these thought-provoking events coming up in February!
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The first Parent Forum (English) of 2025 features Eran Magen, PhD, Founder of Parenting for Humans, in How to Give Advice Your Child (Might) Listen To (February 7).
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We welcome George Anders, author, speaker, and award-winning journalist, for You Can Do Anything: The Surprising Power of a βUselessβ Liberal Arts Education (February 25).
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Warm wishes,
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"Iβm grateful for what you and your group does for the community. Wishing you great success in the coming year!"
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β Rekha P., Educator, Cupertino Union School District, CA
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Upcoming 2024 - 2025 Events | |
Happy, Confident, and Strong: Tips for Helping Your Child Develop a Healthy Body Image
Andrea Bastiani Archibald, PhD, Developmental Psychologist
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
5:30pm β 6:30pm PT
Virtual Event (Live)
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On Beautiful Conversations: How to Stay Connected to Your Adolescent Child
Chris Balme, Education Leader, Bestselling Author, School Founder
Thursday, January 23, 2025
5:30pm β 6:30pm PT
Virtual Event (Live)
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Free Money for College? Facts and Myths About Scholarships and Grants
Mario De Anda, Director, Scholarships, Silicon Valley Community Foundation & Alice Kleeman, College Advisor (Retired)
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
5:30pm β 6:30pm PT
Virtual Event (Live)
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Understanding Eating Disorders: What Parents/Caregivers Need to Know
Kelly Bhatnagar, PhD, FAED, Clinical Psychologist, Eating Disorders Expert
Friday, January 31, 2025
12:00pm β 1:00pm PT
Virtual Event (Live)
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Parent Forum #37 (English) - How to Give Advice Your Children (Might) Listen To
Eran Magen, PhD, Founder, Parenting for Humans
Friday, February 7, 2025
12:00pm β 1:00pm PT
Virtual Event (Live)
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Favorite Parenting Books of 2024
Greater Good Science Center (UC Berkeley) picks its favorite books to help parents and their kids nurture love, connection, and resilience. Many authors featured in The Parent Venture!
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allcove San Mateo - Parent Support Groups
allcove San Mateo announces parent support groups to connect with other parents and share strategies to better support your child.
Every 1st and 3rd Tuesday
January 7th - March 18th, 2025
5:30pm - 6:30pm PT (in person)
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What to Do About Guilt Over Your Kidsβ Screen Time
Concern over howβand how muchβtheir children use media is a common source of parental guilt. But the good news is that those feelings can help encourage healthier choices for you and your kids.
ο»Ώβ Greater Good Science Center: Parenting & Family
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Wicked Sloth on Broom
Soaring on his trusty shovel, this determined sloth channels Wicked vibes with a twistβdefying gravity sloooowly...he's on his way!
(watch with sound ON)
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Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Learning: 5 Things Parents and Educators Show Know About AI
Isabelle Hau, executive director of the Stanford Accelerator for Learning, offers a practical guide for parents and educators, outlining the key things they need to know to help kids thrive in an AI-enhanced future.
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