Upcoming Events:
Helping Your Children and Teens Discover Their Purpose in Life
Kendall Cotton Bronk, PhD, Claremont Graduate University
Thursday, February 11, 2021, 5:30pm – 6:30pm PT, Live Event (Webinar)
Drawing on nearly two decades of scientific research, this live (virtual) event will explore: What is purpose? Why does it matter? And, how can we — as parents — help our children and teens discover their purpose in life?
Kendall Cotton Bronk, PhD, is a professor of psychology in the Division of Behavioral & Social Sciences at Claremont Graduate University, and lead investigator at the Adolescent Moral Development Lab.
Questions? Contact Charlene Margot, MA, Co-Founder and CEO, The Parent Venture (The Parent Education Series), at
cmargot@parentventure.org
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Digital Balance and Well-Being: A Conversation with Silicon Valley Digital Media Experts
Jamie Nunez, Common Sense Media; Dan Friedman, PsyD; Kaiser Permanente RWC
Jack West, Sequoia High School; Elaine Dessus, Woodside High School
Tuesday, February 23, 2021, 5:30pm – 6:30pm PST, Live Event (Webinar)
The well-being of our children has taken on new urgency during COVID-era schooling. Join us for a panel discussion on "Digital Well-Being and Balance" with Silicon Valley digital media experts including Jamie Nunez, Bay Area Regional Manager for
Common Sense Media.
Questions? Contact Charlene Margot, MA, Co-Founder and CEO, The Parent Venture (The Parent Education Series), at cmargot@parentventure.org
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Celebrating Heart Health Month: COVID-19 Implications for Heart Health
Town Hall Meeting – Sequoia Healthcare District
Thursday, February 25, 2021, 6:00pm – 7:00pm PST, Live Event (Webinar)
February is
American Heart Health Month! Join Sequoia Healthcare District (SHD) for a critical Town Hall meeting to discuss the impact of COVID-19 on heart health for children and adults.
A panel of health care professionals will discuss the signs and symptoms of heart disease, the implications of COVID-19 for heart health, and the importance of early screenings to detect heart health issues.
Parents, community members, non-profit partners, and local officials welcome! Simultaneous Spanish interpretation will be provided (via Zoom). Free admission. This Town Hall Meeting is presented by
Sequoia Healthcare District, in partnership with The Parent Venture.
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What Do You Say? How to Talk with Kids to Build Stress Tolerance, Motivation, and a Happy Home
Bill Stixrud, PhD, and Ned Johnson, bestselling authors of The Self-Driven Child
Thursday, March 4, 2021, 5:30pm – 6:30pm PST, Live Event (Webinar)
The good news is that effective communication can be cultivated, learned, and taught. And as you get better at this, so will your kids.
Parents, students, educators, mental health professionals, and community members welcome! Free admission. Spanish interpretation will be available.
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Past Events:
Parent Forum #6 (English)
Helping Your Child or Teen Develop Good Habits
Eran Magen, PhD, Founder, Parenting for Humans
Friday, January 15, 2021, 12:00pm – 1:00pm PT, Live Event (Meeting)
Join us for an new Parent Forum (English) with
Eran Magen, PhD, CEO of
Circles of Support and founder of
Parenting for Humans. This series of (virtual) parent discussion groups will focus on parent-child communication and managing relationships with your child or teen.
Parents and caregivers welcome! Free admission. The Parent Forum is an initiative of Sequoia Healthcare District, in partnership with
The Parent Venture. Space is limited, so sign up early!
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Prepared or Petrified? How to Be an Askable Adult for Your ‘Quaranteen’
Vanessa Kellam, Parent Engagement Manager, Health Connected
Wednesday, January 20, 2021, 12:00pm – 1:00pm PT, Live Event (Webinar)
This live (virtual) event aims to inspire and equip parents to engage their 'quaranteen' in meaningful conversations about sexual health and relationships. Join
Vanessa Kellam, Parent Engagement Manager at Health Connected, for a timely conversation.
Questions? Contact Charlene Margot, MA, Co-Founder and CEO, The Parent Venture (The Parent Education Series), at
cmargot@parentventure.org
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Digital Media and COVID-19: What Has Changed, What Hasn't, What's Next
David Kleeman, Strategist, Analyst, Speaker & Author, SVP, Dubit
Thursday, January 28, 2021, 5:00pm – 6:00pm PT, Live Event (Webinar)
Strategist, analyst, author, and speaker,
David Kleeman, Senior Vice President at Dubit, has been a global thought leader in children’s and youth media for 25+ years.
In this live (virtual) event, Kleeman will explore the impact of COVID-19 on kids’ media, best practices in playful learning, and the integration of child/adolescent development and research across media, technology, and games.
Questions? Contact Charlene Margot, MA, Co-Founder and CEO, The Parent Venture (The Parent Education Series), at
cmargot@parentventure.org
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Mental Health 101: When Should Parents Worry?
Shashank Joshi, MD, Stanford School of Medicine
Monday, December 7, 2020, 5:00pm – 6:15pm PT, Live Event (Webinar)
How can parents support the mental health of children and teens, especially during a pandemic? With rates of anxiety and depression on the rise, many parents wonder: Should I be worried?
Join us for an important conversation with
Shashank Joshi, MD, Stanford psychiatrist and an expert in mental health and suicide prevention, on how parents and schools can promote youth mental wellness. Learn how to identify and support students impacted by mental health concerns, and how to recognize the signs of suicidality.
Questions? Contact Charlene Margot, MA, Co-Founder and CEO, The Parent Venture (The Parent Education Series), at
cmargot@parentventure.org
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Parent Forum #5 (English)
How to Give Advice Your Child (Might) Listen To
Eran Magen, PhD, Center for Supportive Relationships
Friday, December 11, 2020, 12:00pm – 1:00pm PT, Live Event (Meeting)
Join us for an all-new Parent Forum (English) with
Eran Magen, PhD, founder of The Center for Supportive Relationships. This series of (virtual) parent discussion groups will focus on parent-child communication and managing relationships with your child or teen.
Parents and caregivers welcome! Free admission. The Parent Forum is an initiative of Sequoia Healthcare District, in partnership with
The Parent Venture.
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Helping Kids Thrive During the Holidays and COVID-19: Town Hall Meeting
Aaron Nayfack, MD, Developmental/Behavioral Pediatrician
Tuesday, December 15, 2020, 6:00pm – 7:30pm PT, Live Event (Webinar)
Now, more than ever, the mental health of our children and families has become a public health priority. Join
Dr. Aaron Nayfack, Sequoia Healthcare District Director and Developmental/Behavioral Pediatrician, as he shares his expertise and observations on helping kids thrive during the holidays and COVID-19.
Parents, educators, community members, non-profit partners, and local officials welcome! Simultaneous Spanish interpretation will be provided (via Zoom). Free admission. This Town Hall meeting is presented by
Sequoia Healthcare District.
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The Self-Driven Child: The Science and Sense of Giving Your Kids More Control Over Their Lives
William Stixrud, PhD, and Ned Johnson, co-authors of The Self-Driven Child
Friday, November 13, 2020, 12:00pm – 1:00pm, Online Event (Webinar)
Join us for a San Mateo County-wide parent and community education event to support the health and well-being of children and youth during COVID-19!
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A Healthy Approach to College Admissions
Challenge Success, Stanford Graduate School of Education
Tuesday, November 17, 2020, 7:00pm – 8:00pm, Online Event (Webinar)
Join us for "A Healthy Approach to College Admissions," a (virtual) event presented by
Challenge Success, Stanford Graduate School of Education.
Attendees will learn practical strategies to help reduce unnecessary pressure around the college admissions process and ways to support their student’s overall well-being and readiness for life in college and beyond.
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The Future of College Admission: More Questions, A Range of Answers?
Angel B. Pérez, PhD, CEO, NACAC
Alice Kleeman, retired M-A College Advisor &
Thursday, October 29, 2020, 12:00pm – 1:00pm, Online Event (Webinar)
Dr. Angel B. Pérez, CEO of the National Association for College Admission Counseling (
NACAC), joins Alice Kleeman, retired Menlo-Atherton High School College Advisor, for a wide-ranging interview on a variety of college admission issues and trends, in light of the uncertainty introduced by COVID-19.
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Parent Forum #4 (English) – (Virtual) Parent Discussion Group
Eran Magen, PhD, Center for Supportive Relationships
Friday, October 30, 2020, 12:00pm – 1:00pm, Online Event (Meeting)
Join us for an all-new Parent Forum 2020-21 (English) with
Eran Magen, PhD, founder of The Center for Supportive Relationships. This series of (virtual) parent discussion groups will focus on parent-child communication and managing relationships with your child or teen.
Parents and caregivers welcome! Free admission. The Parent Forum is an initiative of Sequoia Healthcare District, in partnership with
The Parent Venture.
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Having Courageous Conversations About Race and Systemic Racism
Donald Grant, PhD, Center for Community & Social Impact, Pacific Oaks College
Wednesday, November 4, 2020, 12:00pm – 1:00pm, Online Event (Webinar)
Join
Donald Grant, PhD, for a "Courageous Conversation" about Race and Systemic Racism in America today. Learn how to be a disruptor of anti-Black racism and discrimination by increasing your knowledge and empathic awareness.
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Fostering Creativity and Innovation in an Uncertain World
Steve Smith, PhD, University of California, Santa Barbara
Thursday, November 5, 2020, 5:00pm – 6:00pm, Online Event (Webinar)
How can we foster creativity and innovation in our kids, given today's highly unpredictable, uncertain world? Join
Steve Smith, PhD, psychologist and professor at UCSB, for a webinar on
Fostering Creativity and Innovation in an Uncertain World.
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Maya Adam, MD, Department of Pediatrics, Stanford School of Medicine
Wednesday, October 14, 2020, 12:00pm – 1:00pm, Online Event (Webinar)
How can you optimize your family's relationship with food? Join Maya Adam, MD, Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Pediatrics and Director of Health Media Innovation, Stanford School of Medicine.
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Finding the Right School at the Right Price During COVID-19
Lynn O’Shaughnessy, College Expert & Higher-Ed Journalist, The College Solution
Friday, October 16, 2020, 12:00pm – 1:00pm, Online Event (Webinar)
Lynn O’Shaughnessy is a nationally recognized college expert, higher-education journalist, speaker, and educator. She is the founder of
The College Solution, a resource to help families with teenagers become smart college shoppers as they search for schools, especially during COVID-19.
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Navigating Emotionally Intense Conversations with Your Child or Teen
Eran Magen, PhD, Founder, The Center for Supportive Relationships
Thursday, October 22, 2020, 12:00pm – 1:00pm, Online Event (Webinar)
In this interactive (virtual) workshop, you will learn how to be more effective and comfortable offering emotional support when your child is experiencing strong emotions such as stress, frustration, anxiety, or anger.
Dr. Eran Magen is the founder and scientific director of the Center for Supportive Relationships which provides relational skills training for parents, school districts, high education institutions, healthcare professionals, and private corporations.
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How to Give Kids a Sense of Routine and Stability in a Pandemic School Year
Ana Homayoun, Green Ivy Educational Consulting & DeLise Barnard, Surviving Homeschool
Tuesday, September 1, 2020, 12:00pm – 1:00pm, Online Event (Webinar)
The uncertainty of what school will look like and how long the pandemic will go on - as well as fear of the virus - is stressful for parents and kids alike.
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