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Dear Parents and Caregivers,
September is National Suicide Prevention Month. By starting the conversation, providing support, and directing services to those who need it, we can all help to prevent suicide.
π This month, we highlight education to raise awareness and reduce stigma around youth suicide:
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Ana Paula Garay, LMFT and Mental Health Lead for the Redwood City School District, joins us for Foro de padres #38 - PrevenciΓ³n del suicidio (en espaΓ±ol) (Suicide Prevention) (September 17). This event is offered in Spanish.
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Pamela Morris-Perez, PhD, adolescent suicide expert and Professor of Applied Psychology, NYU Steinhardt, presents Suicide Prevention 101: Offering Hope for Parents and Teens (October 3).
ποΈ Join us this week for special events on citizenry and design thinking:
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How do we prepare children to be active participants in our democracy? 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).
π Mark your calendars for these outstanding events coming in September!
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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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Warm wishes,
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"You are doing an amazing job with your speaker line-up and making a positive difference in the lives of families! Thank you!"
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β Wendy Wong, Parent, Silicon Valley, CA
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Upcoming 2024 - 2025 Events | | |
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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
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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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Neurodiversity and Disability Support in College Admissions and Beyond
Elizabeth C. Hamblet, Author, Seven Steps to College Success
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Eric Endlich, PhD, Psychologist and Founder, Top College Consultants
Tuesday, September 24, 2024
5:30pm β 6:30pm PT
Virtual Event (Live)
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Suicide Prevention 101: Offering Hope for Parents and Teens
Pamela Morris-Perez, PhD
Professor of Applied Psychology
NYU Steinhardt School
Thursday, October 3, 2024
5:30pm β 6:30pm PT
Virtual Event (Live)
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Foro de padres #38 - PrevenciΓ³n del suicidio (en espaΓ±ol)
Ana Paula Garay, terapeuta bilingΓΌe familiar y matrimonial y guΓa de Salud Mental del Redwood City School District
Martes 17 de septiembre de 2024
5:30pm β 6:30pm PT
Evento en linea (en vivo)
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allcove San Mateo: A New Community Resource
allcove San Mateo is an innovative youth drop-in center open to ages 12-25. The center provides a range of free services, including mental health, physical health, substance use, peer and family support, and supported education and employment.
Contact allcove at (650) 226-7030 or email allcovesanmateo@peninsulahealthcaredistrict.org.
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I Love the Kids in My Life. And I'm Raising None of Them.
"Loving anything is an investment in the future. Loving children, however you have access to them, feels like the definition of being human." (Gift article)
ο»Ώβ NY Times: Opinion (Glynnis MacNicol)
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Sand Castle University
Sand Castle University teaches the best tips and tricks for building amazing Sand Castles. Be prepared to get a little wet and a lot sandy! πͺ£
https://sandcastleu.com/
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Basics of Special Needs Planning: Estate Planning, Trusts, and ABLE Accounts
Attorney Ellen Cookman, founder of Cookman Law, offers an informative presentation on the basics of estate planning, special needs trusts, and ABLE accounts.
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