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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:
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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).
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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!
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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).
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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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Warm wishes,
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"Really appreciate all your parent education series! It helped my parenting style! Looking forward to having more coming during these challenging years."
– Emily, Parent (Seven Principles for Raising a Self-Driven Child)
| | 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)
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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)
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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)
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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
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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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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
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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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