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Dear Parents and Caregivers,
Happy end of July! Looking forward to the Paris Olympics? We hope you and your families are enjoying the last precious weeks of summer. ποΈ
Please join us for exciting events to kick off the 2024-25 Parent Education Series:
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Want to avoid the pitfalls of youth sports parenting? 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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We're honored to host Frank Bruni, renowned author, long-time NY Times writer, and current Duke professor, for a timely conversation about his 2024 book, The Age of Grievance (September 18)
Mark your calendars for these special fall offerings:
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Our first Oprah's Book Club speaker! Lara Love Hardin, author of The Many Lives of Mama Love, shares her journey from shame to redemption, and moving beyond the worst thing we've ever done (September 19).
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How can curiosity change your life? We're excited to welcome Scott Shigeoka, TED talk speaker and bestselling author of SEEK: How Curiosity Can Transform Your Life and Change the World (October 29)
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Warm wishes,
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"I want to give you huge kudos for the great work that you are doing at The Parent Venture. You are providing a helpful and important resource for parents and I, for one, am very grateful.β
β Millie Hsi, Parent, San Mateo County, CA
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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, JD, Attorney and Learning Disabilities Consultant
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
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
5:30pm β 6:30pm PT
Virtual Event (Live)
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The Many Lives of Mama Love (Oprah Book Club Selection)
Lara Love Hardin, Author, Founder, True Literary, Co-Founder, The Gemma Project
Thursday, September 19, 2024
5:30pm β 6:30pm PT
Virtual Event (Live)
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SEEK: How Curiosity Can Transform Your Life and Change the World
Scott Shigeoka, Curiosity Expert, Speaker, Author of SEEK (Hachette, 2023)
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
5:30pm β 6:30pm PT
Virtual Event (Live)
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THE TEEN BRAIN - Short Film & Conversation with Tiffany Shlain
Tiffany Shlain, Filmmaker/Director
The Goldie Hawn Foundation, Executive Producer
Tuesday, November 6, 2024
5:30pm β 6:30pm PT
Virtual Event (Live)
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Why in the World Are We Sending 11-Year-Olds to the Olympics?
"Whatβs best for kids is lots of outdoor free play, exposure to a variety of athletic options, and an approach to youth athletics that sparks engagement and joy."
ο»Ώβ New York Times (Gift Article)
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Magical Bridge Foundation's Inclusive Playground for All Ages and Abilities
Mindfully designed for all ages and all abilities, the Magical Bridge Playgrounds (Palo Alto, CA playground is featured) are heralded as the nation's most innovative and inclusive playgrounds.
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Changing Perspectives: Understanding Inclusion, Ableism, and Neurodiversity
In this video, nationally recognized educator Sam Drazin offers strategies to help parents/caregivers and educators create more equitable, empathetic, and inclusive communities.
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