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Dear Parents and Caregivers,
Happy Native American Heritage Month! In November, we celebrate the traditions, languages, and rich histories of the Native American, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, and Island communities.
🍂 Join us this week for a special event on the adolescent brain:
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The Teen Brain: A Conversation with Filmmaker Tiffany Shlain, a short film screening and conversation with Tiffany Shlain, artist, Emmy-nominated filmmaker and creator of the Webby Awards (November 6).
🦃 Mark your calendars for these great events coming up in November!
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November's Foro de padres #40 features Eduardo Torres, founder of Pathways for Prevention, in La verdad sobre las adicciones: una plática para padres, madres y cuidadores (en español) (November 12).
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How does representation shape math learning? Christa Jackson, PhD, Professor of Mathematics, Science and STEM Education, St. Louis University, joins us for Fostering Mathematical Brilliance in All Students (November 13)
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How do we raise our sons with a healthy sense of self? We welcome Ruth Whippman, British journalist, essayist, and author of BoyMom: Reimagining Boyhood in the Age of Impossible Masculinity (November 21).
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Upcoming 2024 - 2025 Events | |
The Teen Brain: A Conversation with Filmmaker Tiffany Shlain
Tiffany Shlain, Artist, Emmy-Nominated Filmmaker, Founder of Webby Awards
Tuesday, November 6, 2024
5:30pm – 6:30pm PT
Virtual Event (Live)
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Fostering Mathematical and STEM Brilliance in All Students
Christa Jackson, PhD, Professor of Mathematics, Science, and STEM Education, St. Louis University
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
5:30pm – 6:30pm PT
Virtual Event (Live)
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Thinking Differently about the “Social” Uses of Media for Neurodivergent Youth
Meryl Alper, PhD, Associate Professor, Department of Communication Studies, Northeastern University
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
5:30pm – 6:30pm PT
Virtual Event (Live)
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BoyMom: Reimagining Boyhood in the Age of Impossible Masculinity
Ruth Whippman, Writer, Journalist, Speaker, Author of BoyMom
Thursday, November 21, 2024
5:30pm – 6:30pm PT
Virtual Event (Live)
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Foro de padres #40 - La verdad sobre las adicciones: una plática para padres, madres y cuidadores
Eduardo Torres, fundador de Caminos de Prevención (Pathways for Prevention)
Martes 12 de noviembre de 2024
5:30pm – 6:30pm PT
Virtual Event (Live)
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Pronouns 101: A Free Community Training
Have you ever asked yourself “did I use the ‘correct’ pronoun for that person”? This Pronouns 101 workshop will help you feel more confident in any situation! Sponsored by the San Mateo County PRIDE Center.
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
6:00pm – 7:30pm PT
Virtual Event (Live)
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Rainbow Kids en Español - A Webinar on Supporting LGBTQ+ Kids & Families During the Holiday Season
This free webinar (in Spanish) will guide parents, caregivers, and educators of young children on why and how to discuss diversity as it relates to gender, families, and love, with a focus on LGBTQ+ kids and families during the holiday season.
Monday, November 18, 2024
5:00pm – 6:30pm PT
Virtual Event (Live)
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Parents Know They Should Read to Their Kids. Daily Math Talk Is Important, Too
Parents know they should talk and read to their young children. Are there similar things that parents can do with their children to lay the foundation for success in math?
— PBS Mind/Shift
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Stella and Mabel Jump Into Fall
Stella the yellow Lab waits all year to dive headfirst into giant piles of leaves – reminding us of the simple joy autumn brings. Wait for the ending!
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How to Raise a Citizen (And Why It's Up to You to Do It)
In How to Raise a Citizen, Lindsey Cormack, PhD, offers a practical approach to discussing the inner workings of the U.S. government, and provides parents with strategies to be able to impart these lessons to their children.
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