Dear Parents and Caregivers,

Happy October! Now that autumn has arrived, we welcome the joys of the season with falling leaves, apples, pumpkins, and the return of Halloween trick-or-treating.

Tuesday! What can Mr. Rogers' teach us about learning science? In their new book, When You Wonder, You're Learning, authors Gregg Behr and Ryan Rydzewski reveal the science behind Fred Rogers' "tools for learning" (October 19, Online).

This week! How can we create safe, respectful, and inclusive communities? Join Samantha Brown, M.Ed., Director of Education, Anti-Defamation League (ADL), for Fighting Hate for Good: An Anti-Bias Community Training (October 20, Online).

Please join us on November 5th for The Parent Venture's first-ever fundraiser and parent education event. We welcome thought leaders Dr. Madeline Levine, Dr. Donald Grant, and Dr. Bill Stixrud. Free tickets available! (Online)

NEW! What are the myths (and truths) about CA higher education? Admission experts from UC, CSU, and CCC offer an eye-opening conversation, Mythbusters: The Truth About the California Higher Education Systems (November 9, Online).

Did you miss one of our live events? You can watch (or re-watch) programs on our trusted Video Library, now with 27,000+ views. This free resource features more than 120 videos of previous Parent Education Series events.

New videos include Supporting Your Child's Healthy Decisions in the Transition Back to School and What Do You Say? Talking with Kids to Build Stress Tolerance and Motivation.

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Warm wishes,



Charlene Margot, MA
Co-Founder and CEO
Upcoming 2021 - 2022 Events
Live Events (Virtual)
When You Wonder, You're Learning: Mister Rogers' Enduring Lessons for Kids
TUESDAY! In their new book, authors Gregg Behr and Ryan Rydzewski reveal Fred Rogers' β€œtools for learning," skills that scientists consider essential (curiosity, creativity, collaboration, and more).

Tuesday, October 19, 2021
5:00pm – 6:00pm PDT
Live Event (Webinar)
Fighting Hate for Good: An Anti-Bias Community Training
How can we create respectful, inclusive, and safe communities? Join Samantha Brown, Director of Education, Anti-Defamation League (ADL), for an anti-bias community training.

Wednesday, October 20, 2021
5:30pm – 6:30pm PDT
Live Event (Webinar)
Friday, November 5, 2021
12:00pm – 1:00pm PDT
Live Event (Webinar)
What Gives You Hope? How to Parent with Confidence and Optimism in an Uncertain World
JOIN US! The Parent Venture announces its first-ever fundraising and parent education event with three national thought leaders:

  • Madeline Levine, PhD - Author, Educator, Psychologist
  • Donald Grant, Jr., PhD - Author, Educator, Inclusion Expert
  • William Stixrud, PhD - Author, Clinical Neuropsychologist
MYTHBUSTERS: The Truth About the California Higher Education System
NEW! In this webinar, representatives of the University of California, California State University, and California Community College systems will counter some of the most common myths about each system.

Tuesday, November 9, 2021
5:30pm – 6:30pm PDT
Live Event (Webinar)
Live Community Event (Virtual)
Youth Sports, Competition, and Mental Health: Helping Your Young Athlete Succeed
Steve Smith, PhD, a clinical and sports psychologist at UCSB, will discuss how parents can support healthy sports participation for their children and teens. Sponsored by the FUHS Foundation.

Thursday, October 28, 2021
6:00pm – 7:00pm PDT
Live Event (Webinar)
In the News
Making sense of the pandemic's effects on adolescents' minds
A global pandemic, a contentious election, and racial conflict forced many kids out of childhood abruptly. Teenagers feel more frustrated, depressed, and hopeless, but also energized and optimistic about the future.

β€” KQED Mind/Shift
Just for Fun
One Two Cha Cha Cha
One, two...cha cha cha! An adorable little girl gets her groove on dancing the cha cha. I could watch her all day!
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