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Dear Parents and Caregivers,
The Parent Venture is celebrating its sixth birthday! While the Parent Education Series has been empowering families for 19 years, this milestone marks six years of nonprofit impact.
π± We are proud to announce the new Parents Under Pressure Series (PUPS). Our organization is committed to providing inclusive, high-quality programming that supports parents, caregivers, and educators.
π Join us this week for special events on the value of a "useless" liberal arts education and finding hope in challenging times:
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George Anders, author, speaker, and award-winning journalist, joins us for You Can Do Anything: The Surprising Power of a βUselessβ Liberal Arts Education (February 25).
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PUPS event! Jamil Zaki, PhD, Stanford professor of psychology and author of The War for Kindness and Hope for Cynics, presents Finding Hope in a Cynical World (February 27).
ποΈ Mark your calendars for these terrific events coming up in March!
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NEW! Jess Lahey, teacher, speaker, and NY Times bestselling author of The Gift of Failure and The Addiction Inoculation, joins us for The Gift of Failure: Increasing Motivation, Competence and Self-Efficacy (March 12).
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NEW! In this Neurodiversity Education Series webinar, Emily Kircher-Morris, LPC, author of Neurodiversity-Affirming Schools, offers Helping Neurodivergent Kids Manage "All the Feels" (March 19).
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PUPS event! Bill Stixrud, PhD, and Ned Johnson, national bestselling authors of The Self-Driven Child and What Do You Say?, will discuss their new book, The Seven Principles for Raising a Self-Driven Child (March 27).
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Warm wishes,
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"The Parent Venture is arguably the most significant parent education program in the country (also with a huge international following)."
β Ned Johnson, co-author of The Self-Driven Child (over 1 million copies sold worldwide) and What Do You Say?
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Upcoming 2024 - 2025 Events | |
You Can Do Anything: The Surprising Power of a "Useless" Liberal Arts Education
George Anders, Journalist, Speaker, Author of You Can Do Anything
Tuesday, February 25, 2025
6:00pm β 7:00pm PT
Virtual Event (Live)
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Finding Hope in a Cynical World
Jamil Zaki, PhD, Author, Professor of Psychology, Stanford University
Thursday, February 27, 2025
5:30pm β 6:30pm PT
Virtual Event (Live)
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The Gift of Failure: Increasing Motivation, Competence, and Self-Efficacy
Jess Lahey, Teacher, Speaker, NYT Bestselling Author of The Gift of Failure
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
5:30pm β 6:30pm PT
Virtual Event (Live)
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Helping Neurodivergent Kids Manage "All the Feels"
Emily Kircher-Morris, LPC, Mental Health Professional, The Neurodiversity Podcast
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
5:30pm β 6:30pm PT
Virtual Event (Live)
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The Seven Principles for Raising a Self-Driven Child
Bill Stixrud, PhD & Ned Johnson, Bestselling Authors of The Self-Driven Child and What Do You Say?
Thursday, March 27, 2025
5:30pm β 6:30pm PT
Virtual Event (Live)
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Love to Learn: The Transformative Power of Care and Connection in Early Education
The most important aspect of early childhood is the quality and care of the relationships a child forms. In Love to Learn, Isabelle Hau shows how to develop these relationships -- and unlock every child's true potential.
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National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend is Feb 21-23! πͺπ
There are two ways to get your favorite treats: stop by a Girl Scout cookie booth or have them shipped to your home. All proceeds from cookie purchases stay local and support Girl Scouting in your area.
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REEL Presents 2025 K-12 Strengths Fair
Nonprofit REEL2e invites you to connect with families seeking strength-based solutions for neurodivergent kids. Admission is free, but tickets are limited. Reserve your spot today!
Sunday, March 9, 2025
1:00pm - 4:00pm PT
Los Altos Community Center
97 Hillview Ave, Los Altos, CA 94022
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You probably have a βfavoriteβ child. A new study reveals who and why.
The idea of parental favoritism might seem inherently subjective (what do we mean by βfavorite,β exactly?) but researchers have developed ways to identify differences in the ways parents treat their children.
β Washington Post (Gift Article)
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Babies, Babies Everywhere!
A duo of special effects artists transform their adorable children into the stars of playful, entertaining short videos. Such fun!
(watch with sound ON)
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The Spark of Tomorrow: Parenting in the Age of AI
Amy D. Love, AI advisor and author of Raising Entrepreneurs: Preparing Kids for Success in the Age of AI, offers practical frameworks for guiding your family's AI journey. (https://amydlove.com/)
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