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Dear Parents and Caregivers,
And just like that, it's the end of August! We hope the new school year is off to a good start for you and your kids. September is just around the corner...
π± This week, we open 2024-25 with an important event for families of neurodiverse children:
π Mark your calendars for these exciting events coming up in September!
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How can student athletes reach their full potential? Kirsten Jones, author, speaker, and nationally recognized performance coach, presents Raising Empowered Athletes: A Youth Sports Parenting Guide (September 5).
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Join Eran Magen, PhD, founder of Parenting for Humans, for this month's Parent Forum #33 (English), How to Support Your Upset Child or Teen. This is a great back-to-school topic, so don't miss it! (September 6).
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What's the best way to cultivate an informed and active citizenry? Join Lindsey Cormack, PhD, professor of political science and author of How to Raise a Citizen (And Why It's Up to You to Do It) (September 11).
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ο»ΏIn Assembling Tomorrow: A Guide to Designing a Thriving Future, Stanford d.school authors Scott Doorley and Carissa Carter explore how we can use design tools to shape our future for the better (September 12).
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Frank Bruni, bestselling author, NY Times writer, and current Duke professor, joins us to discuss his new book, The Age of Grievance, in the context of teen behavior, family dynamics, and college admission (September 18).
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Our first Oprah's Book Club speaker! Lara Love Hardin, author of The Many Lives of Mama Love, shares her parenting journey from shame to redemption, and moving beyond the worst thing we've ever done (September 19).
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Upcoming 2024 - 2025 Events | | |
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Basics of Special Needs Planning: Estate Planning, Trusts, and ABLE Accounts
Ellen Cookman, Attorney
ο»ΏFounder, Cookman Law
Thursday, August 29, 2024
5:30pm β 6:30pm PT
Virtual Event (Live)
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Raising Empowered Athletes: A Youth Sports Parenting Guide for Raising Happy, Brave, and Resilient Kids
Kirsten Jones, Author, Speaker, Peak Performance and Parenting Coach
Thursday, September 5, 2024
5:30pm β 6:30pm PT
Virtual Event (Live)
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How to Raise a Citizen (And Why It's Up to You to Do It)
Lindsey Cormack, PhD, Author, Professor of Political Science,
Stevens Institute of Technology
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
5:30pm β 6:30pm PT
Virtual Event (Live)
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Assembling Tomorrow: A Guide to Designing a Thriving Future
Carissa Carter, Designer and Academic Director, Stanford d.school
Scott Doorley, Creative Director and Adjunct Professor, Stanford d.school
Thursday, September 12, 2024
5:30pm β 6:30pm PT
Virtual Event (Live)
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The Age of Grievance: A Conversation with Frank Bruni
Frank Bruni, Bestselling Author, NY Times Writer, Duke University Professor
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
5:30pm β 6:30pm PT
Virtual Event (Live)
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The Many Lives of Mama Love (Oprah's Book Club Selection)
Lara Love Hardin, Author, Literary Agent, Co-Founder, The Gemma Project
Thursday, September 19, 2024
5:30pm β 6:30pm PT
Virtual Event (Live)
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Parent Forum #33 (English) - How to Support Your Upset Child or Teen
Eran Magen, PhD, Founder, Parenting for Humans
Friday, September 6, 2024
12:00pm β 1:00pm PT
Virtual Event (Live)
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Join Girls Scouts or Start a Troop!
At Girl Scouts, you can try new things, discover new talents, and most importantly, be celebrated for exactly who you are. Join Girl Scouts or start a troop today! Learn more at www.gsnorcal.org/join. π
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Welcome, FutureVoters!
Your student can register to vote before they turn 18 (in every state except North Dakota). All you'll need is a driver's license, permit, or other state ID card. FutureVoters, pre-register today!
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The Crisis of Political Literacy in America: A Call for Civic Consciousness in Parenting
"I donβt know any parents who want to raise children to feel ineffective or unaware of the world around them, but in the realm of politics, this is what happens."
ο»Ώβ Medium: Lindsay Cormack, PhD
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Bubbles! π«§π«§
Thousands of soap bubbles being generated at once, to the children's delight. Enjoy the fun!
Video by Akebonoyama Agricultural Park // @geometriasagrada.en // @omnvision
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Foro de padres #37 (espaΓ±ol) - Conozca el sistema escolar de Estados Unidos (Getting to know the US school system)
Presentada por Michelle Remond, enlace comunitario del Distrito Escolar de Redwood City, esta charla virtual le enseΓ±arΓ‘ cΓ³mo funcionan las escuelas pΓΊblicas en los Estados Unidos.
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