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Dear Parents and Caregivers,
On the King Holiday Observance, we celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., reflecting on his impact and the pursuit of justice and equality.
β¨ Join us this week for events on body image and "beautiful conversations":
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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).
ποΈ Mark your calendars for these terrific events coming up in January/February!
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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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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).
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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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George Anders, author, speaker, and award-winning journalist, will present You Can Do Anything: The Surprising Power of a βUselessβ Liberal Arts Education (February 25).
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Here are some video highlights from 2024-25:
Warm wishes,
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"Thank you for all your hard work in producing these valuable events. The Parent Education Series is a huge ongoing gift to the community!"
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β Parent, San Mateo, San Mateo County, 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
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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You Can Do Anything: The Surprising Power of a "Useless" Liberal Arts Education
George Anders, Journalist, Speaker, Author of You Can Do Anything
Tuesday, February 25, 2025
6:00pm β 7:00pm 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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Teen College and Career Day
Is your teen curious or confused about college and/or career options? Join us at the Belle Haven Community Campus for our first Teen College and Career Day.
Saturday, January 25, 2025
11:00am - 2:00pm
Belle Haven Community Campus
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American Red Cross - Wildfire Preparedness
Wildfires affect everyone. More people are living in areas at risk for wildfires, but we can take action to prepare. Learn how to prepare your household and community.
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Do you have a favorite child? A new study may answer why
Just because you say you donβt have a favorite child, doesnβt mean everyone around you canβt tell who you like best.
ο»Ώβ CNN: Life But Better (Relationships)
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Newborn pygmy hippo named by 116,000 fans worldwide
Now, just when we thought the rollout of wet and wiggly wonders was over, thereβs a new baby on the scene, and her name is Poppy!
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BoyMom: Reimagining Boyhood in the Age of Impossible Masculinity
Author Ruth Whippman digs into the contradictory pressures that boys face, and the blind spots of male socialization that leave boys isolated and adrift.
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