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Dear Parents and Caregivers,
Welcome back! Whether you're squeezing out the last bit of summer or heading back to school, we wish you a smooth transition to the new year. π
Please join us as we kick off the 2024-25 Parent Education Series with these exciting events:
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What's the best way to support your student athlete? We welcome Kirsten Jones, author, speaker, and nationally recognized performance coach, for Raising Empowered Athletes: A Youth Sports Parenting Guide (September 5).
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How can we nurture the next generation of informed citizens? 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, long-time NY Times writer, and current Duke professor, joins Alice Kleeman, M-A college advisor (retired), for a timely conversation about his new book, The Age of Grievance (September 18).
In August's Foro de padres #37 (espaΓ±ol), Michelle Remond, RCSD Community Liaison, presents Conozca el sistema escolar de Estados Unidos (en espaΓ±ol) (Getting to Know the US School System) (August 20).
The Parent Forum #33 (English) features Eran Magen, PhD, founder of Parenting for Humans, in How to Support Your Upset Child or Teen. This topic is always a favorite, so don't miss it! (September 6).
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Happy back to school,
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"I am grateful for Parent Venture. I am a parent, but you helped me realize I'm also a student! You help me keep learning ... thank you.β
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β Veronica, SF Bay Area Parent
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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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Foro de padres #37 (espaΓ±ol) -
Conozca el sistema escolar de Estados Unidos
Michelle Remond, maestra, migrante y enlace comunitario del Distrito Escolar de Redwood City
Martes 20 de agosto de 2024
5:30pm - 6:30pm PT
Evento virtual (en vivo)
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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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What your teen actually wants you to do when they are upset
Maybe a hug from a parent no longer solves problems for a teen as it did in their childhood. But when it comes to teenage mental health, adults can do a lot to help.
ο»Ώβ CNN Life But Better: Relationships
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Whale at Olympic Surfing? A Perfect 10.0!
Give that whale a gold medal! π₯ An ocean friend joined the fun at the surfing final in Tahiti for the 2024 Paris Olympics. #NBCSports #Olympics #Paris2024
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How to Navigate Difficult Conversations with Your Kids
Donald E. Grant, Jr., PsyD, guides parents to navigate difficult conversations and provides practical tools to foster open communication within the family dynamic.
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