Dear Parents and Caregivers,


April is Autism Acceptance Month! This month, we celebrate neurodiversity, promote understanding, and support inclusive communities where individuals with autism and their families are valued and respected. ♾️


🌱 We are proud to present the second season of the Neurodiversity Education Series. This collaborative initiative equips families with the knowledge and resources to create supportive environments for their uniquely wired learners.


📌 Mark your calendars for these terrific events coming up in April:



  • We welcome Erlanger "Earl" Turner, PhD, licensed psychologist, bestselling author, and psychology professor at Pepperdine University, for How to Raise Resilient Black Kids in a Complex World (April 23).



  • NEW! We're excited to host Jenny Anderson and Rebecca Winthop, PhD, authors of the new book, The Disengaged Teen: Helping Kids Learn Better, Feel Better, and Live Better (April 29). Don't miss this one!


  • NEW! How will AI impact teaching and learning? Join Sarah Levine, PhD, educator and assistant professor, Stanford Graduate School of Education, for Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the Classroom (April 30).


  • NEW! Deborah Farmer Kris, author, child development expert, and founder of Parenthood365, joins us for Raising Awe Seekers: How the Wonder of Science Helps Our Kids Thrive (May 6).


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Upcoming 2024 - 2025 Events

Under Pressure: Confronting the Epidemic of Stress and Anxiety in Youth


Lisa Damour, PhD, Psychologist, New Your Times Bestselling Author


Thursday, April 17, 2025

12:00pm – 1:00pm PT

Virtual Event (Live)

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How to Raise Resilient Black Kids in a Complex World


Earl Turner, PhD, Author, Professor of Psychology, Pepperdine University


Wednesday, April 23, 2025

5:30pm – 6:30pm PT

Virtual Event (Live)

Parenting at the Intersection of Neurodivergence and Gender Expansiveness


Anthony Ross, LMFT & Emily Swanson, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapists


Thursday, April 24, 2025

5:30pm – 6:30pm PT

Virtual Event (Live)

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NEW! The Disengaged Teen: Helping Kids Learn Better, Feel Better, and Live Better


Jenny Anderson, Award-Winning Journalist & Rebecca Winthrop, PhD, Director, Brookings Institute


Tuesday, April 29, 2025

12:00pm – 1:00pm PT

Virtual Event (Live)

NEW! Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the Classroom


Sarah Levine, PhD, Assistant Professor, Stanford Graduate School of Education


Wednesday, April 30, 2025

5:30pm – 6:30pm PT

Virtual Event (Live)

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NEW! Raising Awe Seekers: How the Science of Wonder Helps Our Kids Thrive


Deborah Farmer Kris, Author, Raising Awe Seekers, Founder, Parenthood365


Tuesday, May 6, 2025

5:30pm – 6:30pm PT

Virtual Event (Live)

Community Resources

World Cafe 2025: Celebrating Immigrant Journeys and Communities


Join Redwood City Together for the 9th annual World Café event! Come learn from impactful community members, share your perspective, and enjoy a free dinner! Free admission.


Thursday, April 24, 5:30pm - 8pm PT

Sequoia High School

1201 Brewster Avenue

Redwood City, CA 94062

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Free Heart Screenings for Youth & Young Adults (12-25)


Peninsula Health Care District, in collaboration with the Kyle J. Taylor Foundation and San Mateo Union High School District, will provide free heart screenings for youth ages 12-25. 


Saturday, April 26, 10am - 3pm 

San Mateo High School, Small Gym

506 N Delaware Street

San Mateo, CA 94401

Register Here

The Book Shelf

The Disengaged Teen: Helping Kids Learn Better, Feel Better, and Live Better


Jenny Anderson and Rebecca Winthrop offer a powerful guide for parents of checked-out and stressed-out teens that shows what to do (and stop doing) to support their academic and emotional flourishing. 

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In the News

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The ‘world’s most famous amphibian’ will deliver commencement speech at the University of Maryland


University commencement speakers are often notables who inspire graduates with a blend of wisdom and humor. This spring, the University of Maryland will host someone who is all of those things and very green: Kermit the Frog.


— CNN Education

Just for Fun

Principal's April Fools' Day prank stuns students


A high school principal in New South Wales, Australia, pulled off a pretty good April Fools' trick on her 11th-grade class.

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Raising Tech-Savvy Kids: Promoting Safe and Healthy Decisions Online


Sameer Hinduja, PhD, a leading expert on cyberbullying and safe social media, helps parents/caregivers guide their children to make safe and healthy choices online.

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