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Dear Parents and Caregivers,
September is national Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. This month, we stand with families to foster open conversations, reduce stigma, and support the well-being of every child and teen.
In partnership with San Mateo County Behavioral Health & Recovery Services, Office of Diversity and Equity, and Kaiser Permanente Redwood City Medical Center, we offer two special events this September:
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Ana Paula Garay, LMFT, Lead Mental Health Counselor, Redwood City School District, presents Qué hacer si su hijo(a) habla de suicidio (September 16). This Foro de padres (español) event will be in Spanish.
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We welcome Rex Huang, MD, Chief of Psychiatry at Kaiser Permanente Redwood City, for Breaking the Silence: A Doctor’s Insights on Youth Suicide Awareness & Prevention (September 23). Spanish interpretation will be available.
📌 Mark your calendars for these great events coming up this fall!
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How can we help our kids thrive in an uncertain world? Melinda Wenner Moyer, author and award-winning science journalist, joins us for Hello, Cruel World! Science-based Strategies for Raising Terrific Kids (September 25).
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How do we make sure students are using AI tools responsibly? Ana Homayoun and Jesse Park from Green Ivy Educational Consulting present Helping Students Navigate AI with Confidence and Curiosity (October 9).
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Emily Kircher-Morris, LPC, and Amanda Morin, Authors, Neurodiversity-Affirming Schools
Thursday, September 18, 2025
5:30pm – 6:30pm PT
Virtual Event (Live)
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Breaking the Silence: A Doctor's Insights on Youth Suicide Awareness & Prevention
Rex Huang, MD, Child/Adolescent Psychiatrist, Chief of Psychiatry, Kaiser Permanente Redwood City
Tuesday, September 23, 2025
5:30pm – 6:30pm PT
Virtual Event (Live)
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Hello, Cruel World! Science-Based Strategies for Raising Terrific Kids
Melinda Wenner Moyer, Author and Award-Winning Science Journalist
Thursday, September 25, 2025
5:30pm – 6:30pm PT
Virtual Event (Live)
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Helping Students Navigate AI with Confidence and Curiosity
Ana Homayoun, Founder, and Jesse Park, Green Ivy Educational Consulting
Thursday, October 9, 2025
5:30pm – 6:30pm PT
Virtual Event (Live)
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Foro de padres #46 (español) - Qué hacer si su hijo(a) habla de suicidio
Ana Paula Garay, terapeuta matrimonial y familiar acreditada (RCSD)
Martes 16 de septiembre de 2025
5:30pm en punto – 6:30pm
Evento en linea (en vivo)
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Kids and teens under 18 shouldn’t use AI companion apps, safety group says
Companion-like artificial intelligence apps pose “unacceptable risks” to children and teenagers, according to a recent report from nonprofit media watchdog Common Sense Media and Stanford University.
— CNN Business / Tech
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Guide: How to Help a Teen in Crisis
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month—a time to come together as a community and remind families that help and hope are real.
— Children's Health Council (CHC)
| | | You can also call or text 988 or chat online for the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. | |
San Mateo County Health - Crisis Services
We all want to protect the people we love, but sometimes, we cannot do it alone. If you, a family member or a friend is in a mental health crisis, call (650) 579-0350.
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A Special Song from Kermit the Frog
Happy Sunday! Enjoy this classic rendition of "Rainbow Connection" from Kermit the Frog! (The Muppet Movie) 🐸
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E-Bike Safety: What Every Parent Should Know
Megan Lamb and Stephen McCall from E-Bike Sense help parents and educators "make sense" of e-bikes to ensure the safety of youth in our communities.
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Parent Forum #41 (English) - How to Be Your Child's Favorite Conversation Partner
As the new school year gets underway, how can you better communicate with your child? Eran Magen, PhD, offers a timely Parent Forum on "How to Be Your Child's Favorite Conversation Partner."
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