Parent Education Series
The Parent Education Series is a leading provider of inclusive, high-quality education for parents/caregivers, students, educators, mental health professionals, and community members. Founded in 2006, our organization has reached over 120,000 attendees on critical issues—mental health, substance use, digital media, and more—that impact the health and well-being of children and teens.
The Parent Education Series is a program of The Parent Venture, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
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2022-23 Calendar
2022-2023 Event Calendar
LIVE (VIRTUAL) EVENTS
- Thursday, September 1, 2022, 6:00pm – 7:00pm PT, Online Event (Live)
Fire Safety and Prevention: A Disaster Prep Town Hall
Gareth Harris, Redwood City Fire Marshal
- Tuesday, September 6, 2022, 5:30pm – 6:30pm PT, Online Event (Live)
Fentanyl Prevention Education: How to Help Teens Make Healthy Decisions (Spanish)
Eduardo Torres, Prevention Solutions, Hazeldon Betty Ford Foundation
- Thursday, September 8, 2022, 5:30pm – 6:30pm PT, Online Event (Meeting)
Design for Belonging: How to Build Inclusion and Collaboration in Your Communities
Susie Wise, PhD, Designer + Educator, Stanford d.school
- Wednesday, September 14, 2022, 5:30pm – 6:30pm, Online Event (Live)
How to Raise Awe-Filled Kids (Even When the World Feels Awful)
Deborah Farmer Kris, Author, Educator, Founder of Parenthood365
- Martes, 20 de septiembre de 2022, 5:30pm – 6:30pm PT, evento en linea (en vivo)
¿Es usted migrante? ¡Necesita oír esto! (Are you an immigrant? You need to hear this!)
Michelle Remond, Enlace comunitario, Redwood City School District
Registrarse: https://michelleremond2022rcsd.eventbrite.com
- Thursday, September 22, 2022, 5:30pm – 6:30pm PT, Online Event (Meeting)
The Upside of Stress: Why Stress is Good for You, and How to Get Good at It
Kelly McGonigal, PhD, Stanford Psychologist, Author of The Upside of Stress
- Thursday, September 29, 2022, 5:30pm – 6:30pm PT, Virtual Event (Live)
How to Help Kids Develop Their Emotional Vocabulary
Deborah Farmer Kris, Educator, Author, Founder of Parenthoood365
- Thursday, October 6, 2022, 5:30pm – 6:30pm PT, Online Event (Live)
Learning by Heart: Creating “Innovation-Ready” Students for the Future
Tony Wagner, PhD, Bestselling Author, Global Education Expert
- Thursday, October 13, 2022, 5:30pm – 6:30pm PT, Online Event (Live)
The Stolen Year: How Covid Changed Children’s Lives, and Where We Go Now
Anya Kamenetz, Writer, Speaker, NPR Education Reporter
- Wednesday, October 19, 2022, 5:30pm – 6:30pm PT, Online Event (Live)
Fentanyl Prevention Education: How to Help Teens Make Healthy Decisions (English)
Stacey Wisniewski, Prevention Solutions, Hazeldon Betty Ford Foundation
- Tuesday, October 25, 2022, 5:30pm – 6:30pm, Online Event (Live)
How to They/Them: A Guide to Nonbinary Pronouns and Gender Fluidity
Stuart Getty, Design Director + Writer, IDEO, Author, How to They/Them
- Wednesday, October 26, 2022, 5:30pm – 6:30pm, Online Event (Live)
Raising a Well-Balanced Student: Avoiding a Culture of Stress
Denise Pope, PhD, Co-Founder of Challenge Success, Stanford Graduate School of Education
- Tuesday, November 2, 2022, 5:30pm – 6:30pm, Online Event (Live)
Cannabis: The Role of Parents and Community in Prevention
Jason Kilmer, PhD, Associate Professor, University of Washington Medical School
- Thursday, November 3, 2022, 5:30pm – 6:30pm, Online Event (Live)
Friends vs Followers: Friendship Dynamics in the Age of Social Media
Devorah Heitner, PhD, Kids’ Digital Media Expert, Author of Screenwise
- Thursday, November 10, 2022, 5:30pm – 6:30pm PT, Online Event (Live)
Grounded Hope: Why Hope is Important in Times of Stress and Loss
David Feldman, PhD, Professor of Counseling Psychology, Santa Clara University
- Thursday, November 17, 2022, 5:30pm – 6:45pm PT, Online Event (Live)
What’s So Funny About College Admission?
Gabrielle McColgan, Michael Elgarico, Patrick Wilson, College Admission Experts
- Wednesday, November 30, 2022, 5:30pm – 6:30pm PT, Online Event (Live)
Why Teen and Tween Sleep Matters, and How Parents and Schools Can Help
Lisa L. Lewis, MS, Author, The Sleep-Deprived Teen
- Friday, December 2, 2022, 12:00pm – 1:00pm PT, Online Event (Live)
Behind Their Screens: What Teens are Facing (and Adults are Missing)
Emily Weinstein, PhD, and Carrie James, PhD, Authors, Harvard Researchers
- Wednesday, December 7, 2022, 5:30pm – 6:30pm PT, Online Event (Live)
Relationship Resilience: Preparing Young People for Healthy Relationships
Vanessa Kellam, Family Engagement Director, Health Connected
- Thursday, December 8, 2022, 5:30pm – 6:30pm PT, Online Event (Live)
Chatter: The Voice in Our Head, Why It Matters, and How to Harness It
Ethan Kross, PhD, Bestselling Author, Professor of Psychology, University of Michigan
- Wednesday, January 11, 2023, 5:30pm – 6:30pm PT, Online Event (Live)
Cultivating Mindfulness: How to Bring Gratitude and Positive Practices into Your Home
Carin Winter, Mindful Educator, Founder and CEO, Mission Be
- Wednesday, January 18, 2023, 5:30pm – 6:30pm PT, Online Event (Live)
Radical Inclusion: Understanding Visible and Invisible Differences
Vikram K. Jaswal, PhD, Professor of Psychology, University of Virginia
- Tuesday, January 31, 2023, 5:30pm – 6:30pm PT, Online Event (Live)
Raising Human Beings: Creating a Collaborative Partnership with Your Child or Teen
Ross W. Greene, PhD, Clinical Child Psychologist, New York Times Bestselling Author
- Thursday, February 9, 2023, 5:30pm – 6:30pm PT, Online Event (Live)
Her Honor: A Conversation with Judge LaDoris Hazzard Cordell
LaDoris Hazzard Cordell, Author, Her Honor: My Life on the Bench, Judge (Ret.), Superior Court of California
- Wednesday, February 15, 2023, 5:30pm – 6:30pm PT, Online Event (Live)
Health Impacts and Legalities of Cannabis Use in Youth
Lynn Silver, MD, MPH, FAAP, Senior Advisor, Public Health Institute (PHI)
- Thursday February 16, 2023, 6:00pm – 7:00pm PDT, Online Event (Live)
Sequoia Healthcare District Town Hall: Understanding Heart Health
Henry Huang, MD, Cardiologist, and Liz Lazar-Johnson, CEO, Via Heart Health
- Tuesday, February 21, 2023, 5:00pm – 6:00pm PDT, Online Event (Live)
When You Wonder, You’re Learning: Mr. Rogers’ Enduring Lessons for Kids
Gregg Behr and Ryan Rydzewkski, Authors of When You Wonder, You’re Learning
- Wednesday, March 1, 2023, 5:30pm – 6:30pm PT, Online Event (Live)
Conscious Parenting: Building Stronger Relationships with Your Child or Teen
Katherine Sellery, Bestselling Author, Founder, Conscious Parenting Revolution
- Thursday, March 9, 2023, 6:00pm – 7:00pm PDT, Online Event (Live)
The Power of Quiet Leadership: Setting the Stage for Introverts to Thrive
Heidi Kasevich, PhD, Author/Educator, Founder, Kase Leadership Method
- Wednesday, March 15, 2023 - 5:30pm – 6:30pm PT, Online Event (Live)
4 Insights from Child Development That Made Me a Better Parent
Deborah Farmer Kris, Child Development Expert, Founder, Parenthood365
- Thursday, March 16, 2023, 5:30pm – 6:30pm PT, Online Event (Live)
Cyberbullying and Social Media: The Role of Parents, Youth, and the Community
Sameer Hinduja, PhD, International Cyberbullying Expert
- Wednesday, March 22, 2023, 5:30pm – 6:30pm PT, Online Event (Live)
The Future of Youth Mental Health: Building Resilience in a Connected World
Neha Chaudhary, MD, Child Psychiatrist, Harvard; Chief Medical Officer, BeMe Health
Mark Cloutier, MPP, MPH, Chief Executive Officer, Caminar
THE PARENT FORUM (ENGLISH)
- Friday, September 30, 2022, 12:00pm – 1:00pm PT, Live Event (Meeting)
Parent Forum #17 (English) – How to Support Your Upset Child or Teen
Eran Magen, PhD, Founder, Parenting for Humans
- Friday, October 28, 2022, 12:00pm – 1:00pm PDT, Online Event (Live)
Parent Forum #18 (English) – Building Trust and Goodwill with Your Child/Teen
Eran Magen, PhD, Founder, Parenting for Humans
- Friday, December 9, 2022, 12:00pm – 1:00pm PDT, Online Event (Live)
Parent Forum #19 (English) – Sustainable Parenting: Realistic Self-Care for Parents
Eran Magen, PhD, Founder, Parenting for Humans
- Friday, January 20, 2023, 12:00pm – 1:00pm PDT, Online Event (Live)
Parent Forum #20 (English) – Building Alignment with Your Child
Eran Magen, PhD, Founder, Parenting for Humans
- Friday, February 17, 2023, 12:00pm – 1:00pm PDT, Online Event (Live)
Parent Forum #21 (English) – How to Be Your Child’s Favorite Conversation Partner
Eran Magen, PhD, Founder, Parenting for Humans
- Friday, March 17, 2023, 12:00pm – 1:00pm PDT, Online Event (Live)
Parent Forum #22 (English) – Helping Your Child Build Good Habits
Eran Magen, PhD, Founder, Parenting for Humans
THE PARENT FORUM (SPANISH)
- Tuesday, September 13, 2022, 5:30pm - 6:30pm PT, Online Event (Live)
Foro de padres #21 (español) – El Perdón: Como Ser Padres Que Perdona
Edwin Fernandez, LCSW, One Life Counseling Center
- Martes, 18 de octubre de 2022, 5:30pm - 6:30pm PT, Evento en linea (en vivo)
Foro de padres #22 (español) - Padres que promueven y establecen límites y reglas
Edwin Fernández, LCSW, One Life Counseling Center
- Martes, 15 de noviembre de 2022, 5:30pm - 6:30pm PT, Evento en linea (en vivo)
Foro de padres #23 (español) – Intencionalidad: Elemento indispensable para la crianza
Edwin Fernández, LCSW, One Life Counseling Center
- Martes, 13 de diciembre de 2022, 5:30pm - 6:30pm PT, Evento en linea (en vivo)
Foro de padres #24 (español) – La Familia y las Festividades
Edwin Fernández, LCSW, One Life Counseling Center
- Martes, 10 de enero de 2023, 5:30pm - 6:30pm PT, Evento en linea (en vivo)
Foro de padres #25 (español) – Metas de Año Nuevo Para Mejorar las Relaciones Familiares
Edwin Fernández, LCSW, One Life Counseling Center
- Martes, 7 de febrero de 2023, 5:30pm - 6:30pm PT, Evento en linea (en vivo)
Foro de padres #26 (español) – Padres que se adaptan
Edwin Fernández, LCSW, One Life Counseling Center
- Martes, 7 de marzo de 2023, 5:30pm - 6:30pm PT, Evento en linea (en vivo)
Foro de padres #27 (español) – Mi hijo está usando drogas. ¿Qué puedo hacer?
Edwin Fernández, LCSW, One Life Counseling Center
The Parent Forum is an initiative of the Sequoia Healthcare District, in partnership with The Parent Venture.
Questions? Contact Charlene Margot, M.A., Founder, The Parent Education Series, Co-Founder and CEO, The Parent Venture, cmargot@parentventure.org
Carlmont
The Parent Education Series - Sponsored by Carlmont PTSA
Past Event:
Chatter: The Voice in Our Head, Why It Matters, and How to Harness It
Ethan Kross, PhD, Bestselling Author, Professor of Psychology, University of Michigan
Thursday, December 8, 2022, 5:30pm – 6:30pm PT, Online Event (Live)
How can we help our kids tame their negative inner voice? In his bestselling book, Chatter: The Voice in Our Head, Why It Matters, and How to Harness it, bestselling author and acclaimed psychologist Ethan Kross, PhD, shows how to harness our inner voice to improve our physical and mental health.
Parents/caregivers, educators, mental health professionals, and community members welcome! Free admission. Simultaneous Spanish interpretation will be available.
This presentation is sponsored by the Carlmont PTSA, Sequoia Union High School District, Sequoia Healthcare District, Peninsula Health Care District, and The Parent Venture.
Questions? Contact Charlene Margot, MA, Co-Founder and CEO, The Parent Venture (The Parent Education Series), at cmargot@parentventure.org
M-A
The Parent Education Series - Sponsored by M-A PTA
Past Events:
What’s So Funny About College Admission?
Gabrielle McColgan, Michael Elgarico, Patrick Wilson, College Admission Experts
Thursday, November 17, 2022, 5:30pm – 6:45pm PT, Online Event (Live)
College admission professionals, high school counselors, even parents and students sometimes find themselves amused by the entire process. Why? Because if we don’t laugh, we might cry. Join experts Gabrielle McColgan, Michael Elgarico, and Patrick Wilson college for some inside-track advice on the college admission process.
Parents/caregivers, educators, mental health professionals, and community members welcome! Free admission. Simultaneous Spanish interpretation will be available.
This presentation is sponsored by the M-A PTA, Sequoia Union High School District, Sequoia Healthcare District, Peninsula Health Care District, and The Parent Venture.
Questions? Contact Charlene Margot, MA, Co-Founder and CEO, The Parent Venture (The Parent Education Series), at cmargot@parentventure.org
The Upside of Stress: Why Stress is Good for You, and How to Get Good at It
Kelly McGonigal, PhD, Stanford Psychologist, Author of The Upside of Stress
Thursday, September 22, 2022, 5:30pm – 6:30pm PT, Online Event (Meeting)
While most of us do everything we can to reduce or avoid stress, Stanford health psychologist Kelly McGonigal, PhD, delivers a startling message: Stress isn’t all bad. New research shows that stress can make us stronger, smarter, and happier—if we learn how to embrace it.
Parents/caregivers, educators, mental health professionals, and community members welcome! Free admission. Simultaneous Spanish interpretation will be available.
This presentation is sponsored by the M-A PTA, Sequoia Union High School District, Sequoia Healthcare District, Peninsula Health Care District, and The Parent Venture.
Questions? Contact Charlene Margot, MA, Co-Founder and CEO, The Parent Venture (The Parent Education Series), at cmargot@parentventure.org
Sequoia
The Parent Education Series - Sponsored by SHSEF
Past Events:
Why Teen and Tween Sleep Matters, and How Parents and Schools Can Help
Lisa L. Lewis, MS, Author, The Sleep-Deprived Teen
Wednesday, November 30, 2022, 5:30pm – 6:30pm PT, Online Event (Live)
In her new book, The Sleep-Deprived Teen: Why Our Teenagers Are So Tired, And How Parents And Schools Can Help Them Thrive, author Lisa L. Lewis, MS, synthesizes the research to provide parents of teens and tweens with reader-friendly information and strategies.
This presentation is sponsored by the Sequoia High School Education Foundation (SHSEF), Sequoia Union High School District, Sequoia Healthcare District, Peninsula Health Care District, and The Parent Venture.
Questions? Contact Charlene Margot, MA, Co-Founder and CEO, The Parent Venture (The Parent Education Series), at cmargot@parentventure.org
Woodside
The Parent Education Series - Sponsored by Woodside PTSA
Past Events:
Fentanyl: What Parents and Caregivers Need to Know (English)
Stacey Wisniewski, Prevention Solutions, Hazeldon Betty Ford Foundation
Wednesday, October 19, 2022, 5:30pm – 6:30pm PT, Online Event (Live)
Join Stacey Wisniewski, Senior Prevention Specialist, Prevention Solutions, Hazeldon Betty Ford Foundation, to understand the risks of intentional and unintentional fentanyl use among adolescents. The Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation is an international leader in prevention science and education practices.
Parents/caregivers, educators, mental health professionals, and community members welcome! Free admission. Simultaneous Spanish interpretation will be available.
This presentation is sponsored by Woodside PTSA, Sequoia Union High School District, Sequoia Healthcare District, Peninsula Health Care District, and The Parent Venture.
Questions? Contact Charlene Margot, MA, Co-Founder and CEO, The Parent Venture (The Parent Education Series), at cmargot@parentventure.org
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Fentanyl Prevention Education: How to Help Teens Make Healthy Decisions (Spanish)
Eduardo Torres, Prevention Solutions, Hazeldon Betty Ford Foundation
Tuesday, September 6, 2022, 5:30pm – 6:30pm PT, Online Event (Live)
Join Eduardo Torres, Senior Prevention Specialist, Prevention Solutions, Hazeldon Betty Ford Foundation, to understand the risks of intentional and unintentional fentanyl use among adolescents. The Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation is an international leader in prevention science and education practices.
Parents/caregivers, educators, mental health professionals, and community members welcome! Free admission.
This presentation is sponsored by Woodside PTSA, Sequoia Union High School District, Sequoia Healthcare District, Peninsula Health Care District, and The Parent Venture.
Questions? Contact Charlene Margot, MA, Co-Founder and CEO, The Parent Venture (The Parent Education Series), at cmargot@parentventure.org
Parent Forums
The Parent Forum (English)
Upcoming Event:
Parent Forum #22 (English) – Helping Your Child Build Good Habits
Eran Magen, PhD, Founder, Parenting for Humans
Friday, March 17, 2023, 12:00pm – 1:00pm PT, Online Event (Live)
How can you help your child or teen build good habits for a lifetime? Join us for a new Parent Forum (English) with Eran Magen, PhD, parent-child communication expert and founder of Parenting for Humans.
Parents and caregivers welcome! Free admission. This presentation is sponsored by Sequoia Healthcare District, Redwood City School District, Sequoia Union High School District, and The Parent Venture.
Questions? Contact Charlene Margot, MA, Co-Founder and CEO, The Parent Venture, at cmargot@parentventure.org.
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Parent Forum #19 (English) – Sustainable Parenting: Realistic Self-Care for Parents
Eran Magen, PhD, Founder, Parenting for Humans
Friday, December 9, 2022, 12:00pm – 1:00pm PDT, Online Event (Live)
As a parent, how can you create realistic self-care practices, strategies, and behaviors? Join us for an all-new Parent Forum (English) with Eran Magen, PhD, founder of Parenting for Humans.
Parents and caregivers welcome! Free admission. This presentation is sponsored by Sequoia Healthcare District, Redwood City School District, Sequoia Union High School District, Peninsula Health Care District, and The Parent Venture.
Questions? Contact Charlene Margot, MA, Co-Founder and CEO, The Parent Venture, at cmargot@parentventure.org.
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Past Events:
Parent Forum #18 (English) – Building Trust and Goodwill with Your Child/Teen
Eran Magen, PhD, Founder, Parenting for Humans
Friday, October 28, 2022, 12:00pm – 1:00pm PDT, Online Event (Live)
Join us for an all-new Parent Forum (English) with Eran Magen, PhD, founder of Parenting for Humans. How can you build trust and goodwill with your child or teen, especially during moments of emotional intensity (anger, fear, anxiety, frustration)?
Parents and caregivers welcome! Free admission. This presentation is sponsored by Sequoia Healthcare District, Redwood City School District, Sequoia Union High School District, Peninsula Health Care District, and The Parent Venture.
Questions? Contact Charlene Margot, MA, Co-Founder and CEO, The Parent Venture, at cmargot@parentventure.org.
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Parent Forum #17 (English) – How to Support Your Upset Child or Teen
Eran Magen, PhD, Founder, Parenting for Humans
Friday, September 30, 2022, 12:00pm – 1:00pm PDT, Live Event (Webinar),
Join us for an all-new Parent Forum (English) with Eran Magen, PhD, founder of Parenting for Humans.
Trying to offer support when your child or teen seems upset or stressed can feel like tiptoeing through a minefield. Learn how you can support your upset child, especially during moments of emotional intensity (e.g., anger, fear, anxiety, frustration).
Parents and caregivers welcome! Free admission. The Parent Forum is an initiative of Sequoia Healthcare District, in partnership with The Parent Venture.
Questions? Contact Charlene Margot, MA, Co-Founder and CEO, The Parent Venture, at cmargot@parentventure.org
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Foro de padres #23 (español) – Intencionalidad: Elemento indispensable para la crianza
Edwin Fernández, LCSW, One Life Counseling Center
Martes, 15 de noviembre de 2022, 5:30pm - 6:30pm PT, Evento en linea (en vivo)
En esta charla Edwin Fernandez, LCSW, One Life Counseling Center, dicusterá la importancia de ser intencionales, perseverar y enfocarnos en el desarrollo pleno de nuestros hijos.
¡Padres y cuidadores bienvenidos! Entrada gratis. El Foro de Padres es una iniciativa del Sequoia Healthcare District, en asociación con RCSD y The Parent Venture.
Preguntas? Póngase en contacto con Charlene Margot, MA, cofundadora y directora ejecutiva de The Parent Venture, cmargot@parentventure.org o Michelle Remond, RCSD, Enlace comunitario, mremond@rcsdk8.net, texto 650-218-7853
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Foro de padres #22 (español) - Padres que promueven y establecen límites y reglas Edwin Fernández, LCSW, One Life Counseling Center
Martes, 18 de octubre de 2022, 5:30pm - 6:30pm PT, Evento en linea (en vivo)
Únase a nosotros para un nuevo Foro de padres en español con Edwin Fernandez, LCSW, One Life Counseling Center. En esta charla, hablaremos sobre el elemento de los límites. Es que todos necesitamos a alguien que nos estimule a hacer lo correcto. Y somos los padres los primeros responsables en asumir este rol que marca a nuestros hijos de por vida.
¡Padres y cuidadores bienvenidos! Entrada gratis. El Foro de Padres es una iniciativa del Sequoia Healthcare District, en asociación con RCSD y The Parent Venture.
Preguntas? Póngase en contacto con Charlene Margot, MA, cofundadora y directora ejecutiva de The Parent Venture, cmargot@parentventure.org o Michelle Remond, RCSD, Enlace comunitario, mremond@rcsdk8.net, texto 650-218-7853
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Foro de padres #21 (español) - El Perdón: Como Ser Padres Que Perdona
Edwin Fernández, LCSW, One Life Counseling Center
Martes, 13 de septiembre de 2022, 5:30pm - 6:30pm PT, Evento en linea (en vivo)
Registrarse: https://parentforum21spanish2022.eventbrite.com
Únase a nosotros para un nuevo Foro de padres en español con Edwin Fernandez, LCSW, One Life Counseling Center.
Mientras nuestros hijos van aprendiendo cómo vivir y manejar sus relaciones y emociones de seguro cometerán muchos errores. Nuestra reacción adecuada ante estas faltas, descuidos e imprudencias formarán su carácter y les preparará para el futuro. En esta sesión, aprenderás sobre los elementos de la gracia y el perdón en la crianza y cómo puede afectar el desarrollo psicológico de tus hijos.
¡Padres y cuidadores bienvenidos! Entrada gratis. El Foro de Padres es una iniciativa del Sequoia Healthcare District, en asociación con RCSD y The Parent Venture.
Preguntas? Póngase en contacto con Charlene Margot, MA, cofundadora y directora ejecutiva de The Parent Venture, cmargot@parentventure.org o Michelle Remond, RCSD, Enlace comunitario, mremond@rcsdk8.net, texto 650-218-7853
Mini-Series
The Parent Education Mini-Series Events
Mini-Series events are focused on the health and wellness of children and teens. These events are sponsored by Sequoia Healthcare District and Sequoia Union High School District.
Upcoming Events:
Relationship Resilience: Preparing Young People for Healthy Relationships
Vanessa Kellam, Family Engagement Director, Health Connected
Wednesday, December 7, 2022, 5:30pm – 6:30pm PT, Online Event (Live)
Join Vanessa Kellam, Family Engagement Manager, Health Connected, the Bay Area's leading sexual health education organization, to discuss how to equip teens with protective behaviors, emotional resilience, and communication skills to safely navigate romantic relationships.
Parents/caregivers, educators, mental health professionals, and community members welcome! Free admission. Simultaneous Spanish interpretation will be available.
This presentation is sponsored by the Sequoia Union High School District, Sequoia Healthcare District, Peninsula Health Care District, and The Parent Venture.
Questions? Contact Charlene Margot, MA, Co-Founder and CEO, The Parent Venture (The Parent Education Series), at cmargot@parentventure.org
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Cannabis Use: The Role of Parents and Community in Prevention
Jason Kilmer, PhD, Associate Professor, University of Washington Medical School
Wednesday, November 2, 2022, 5:30pm – 6:30pm, Online Event (Live)
What role do parents and the community play in preventing cannabis use in youth? Jason R. Kilmer, PhD, a national expert in cannabis prevention and intervention, will bust “weed” myths, address your questions, and look at the recent science related to cannabis use.
Parents/caregivers, educators, mental health professionals, and community members welcome! Free admission. Simultaneous Spanish interpretation will be available.
This presentation is sponsored by the Tobacco Use Prevention Education (TUPE) program, San Mateo County Office of Education (SMCOE), in partnership with The Parent Venture.
Questions? Contact Charlene Margot, MA, Co-Founder and CEO, The Parent Venture (The Parent Education Series), at cmargot@parentventure.org
Fentanyl Prevention Education: How to Help Teens Make Healthy Decisions (English)
Stacey Wisniewski, Prevention Solutions, Hazeldon Betty Ford Foundation
Wednesday, October 19, 2022, 5:30pm – 6:30pm PT, Online Event (Live)
Join Stacey Wisniewski, Senior Prevention Specialist, Prevention Solutions, Hazeldon Betty Ford Foundation, to understand the risks of intentional and unintentional fentanyl use among adolescents. The Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation is an international leader in prevention science and education practices.
Parents/caregivers, educators, mental health professionals, and community members welcome! Free admission. Simultaneous Spanish interpretation will be available.
This presentation is sponsored by Woodside PTSA, Sequoia Union High School District, Sequoia Healthcare District, Peninsula Health Care District, and The Parent Venture.
Questions? Contact Charlene Margot, MA, Co-Founder and CEO, The Parent Venture (The Parent Education Series), at cmargot@parentventure.org
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SMCOE
San Mateo County Office of Education - Parent & Community Education
Upcoming Events:
Cyberbullying and Social Media: The Role of Parents, Youth, and the Community
Sameer Hinduja, PhD, International Cyberbullying Expert
Thursday, March 16, 2023, 5:30pm – 6:30pm PT, Online Event (Live)
Sameer Hinduja, PhD, is recognized internationally for his groundbreaking work on cyberbullying and safe social media use. In this presentation, he will examine cyberbullying and unwise social media use, and offer practical strategies for identification, prevention, and response.
Parents/caregivers, educators, mental health professionals, and community members welcome! Free admission. Simultaneous Spanish interpretation will be available.
This event is sponsored by generous donors from the Mills-Peninsula Hospital Foundation and the San Mateo County Office of Education, in partnership with The Parent Venture.
Questions? Contact Charlene Margot, MA, Co-Founder and CEO, The Parent Venture (The Parent Education Series), at cmargot@parentventure.org.
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Behind Their Screens: What Teens are Facing (and Adults are Missing)
Emily Weinstein, PhD, and Carrie James, PhD, Authors, Harvard Researchers
Friday, December 2, 2022, 12:00pm – 1:00pm PT, Online Event (Live)
In their new book, Behind Their Screens, authors and Harvard researchers Emily Weinstein, PhD, and Carrie James, PhD, explore the complexities that teens face in their digital lives, and suggest that many adult efforts to help—“Get off your phone!”—fall short.
Parents/caregivers, educators, mental health professionals, and community members welcome! Free admission. Simultaneous Spanish interpretation will be available.
This event is sponsored by generous donors from the Mills-Peninsula Hospital Foundation and the San Mateo County Office of Education, in partnership with The Parent Venture.
Questions? Contact Charlene Margot, MA, Co-Founder and CEO, The Parent Venture (The Parent Education Series), at cmargot@parentventure.org
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Cannabis: The Role of Parents and Community in Prevention
Jason Kilmer, PhD, Associate Professor, University of Washington Medical School
Tuesday, November 2, 2022, 5:30pm – 6:30pm, Online Event (Live)
What role do parents and the community play in preventing cannabis use in youth? Jason R. Kilmer, PhD, a national expert in cannabis prevention and intervention, will address your questions and look at the recent science related to cannabis use.
Parents/caregivers, educators, mental health professionals, and community members welcome! Free admission. Simultaneous Spanish interpretation will be available.
This presentation is sponsored by the Tobacco Use Prevention Education (TUPE) program, San Mateo County Office of Education (SMCOE), in partnership with The Parent Venture.
Questions? Contact Charlene Margot, MA, Co-Founder and CEO, The Parent Venture (The Parent Education Series), at cmargot@parentventure.org
How to Raise Awe-Filled Kids (Even When the World Feels Awful)
Deborah Farmer Kris, Author, Educator, Founder of Parenthood365
Wednesday, September 14, 2022, 5:30pm – 6:30pm, Online Event (Live)
Awe inspires curiosity and strengthens our internal motivation to learn and create. But wonder isn’t just good for brain development — it’s also emotionally protective. Join Deborah Farmer Kris, author, educator, and founder of Parenthood365, as she shares how to infuse your children’s lives with a little more wonder.
Parents/caregivers, educators, mental health professionals, and community members welcome! Free admission. Simultaneous Spanish interpretation will be available.
This special event is sponsored by generous donors from the Mills-Peninsula Hospital Foundation and the San Mateo County Office of Education, in partnership with The Parent Venture.
Questions? Contact Charlene Margot, MA, Co-Founder and CEO, The Parent Venture (The Parent Education Series), at cmargot@parentventure.org.
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Design for Belonging: How to Build Inclusion and Collaboration in Your Communities
Susie Wise, PhD, Designer + Educator, Stanford d.school
Thursday, September 8, 2022, 5:30pm – 6:30pm PT, Online Event (Meeting)
Belonging brings out the best in everyone. Whether you’re a parent, teacher, or community organizer, your group is unlikely to thrive if the individuals don’t feel welcomed, included, and valued for who they are. In her new book, Design for Belonging, Susie Wise, PhD, Stanford d.school, outlines how you can use design to create feelings of inclusion and belonging.
Parents/caregivers, educators, mental health professionals, and community members welcome! Free admission. Simultaneous Spanish interpretation will be available.
This special event is sponsored by generous donors from the Mills-Peninsula Hospital Foundation and the San Mateo County Office of Education, in partnership with The Parent Venture.
Questions? Contact Charlene Margot, MA, Co-Founder and CEO, The Parent Venture (The Parent Education Series), at cmargot@parentventure.org.
Spanish
Upcoming Events:
Foro de padres #27 (español) – Mi hijo está usando drogas. ¿Qué puedo hacer?
Edwin Fernández, LCSW, One Life Counseling Center
Martes, 7 de marzo de 2023, 5:30pm - 6:30pm PT, Evento en linea (en vivo)
¡Mi hijo consume drogas! ¿Qué debo hacer? ¿Cuáles son las señales de que mi hijo puede estar consumiendo drogas? Éstas son buenas preguntas que usted y otros padres podrían tener.
Únase a Edwin Fernandez, LCSW, para esta conversación en la que escuchará algunas respuestas a estas preguntas, así como aprenderá formas proactivas en que los padres pueden ayudar a sus hijos a decir no a las drogas.
¡Padres y cuidadores bienvenidos! Entrada gratis. El Foro de Padres es una iniciativa del Sequoia Healthcare District, en asociación con RCSD y The Parent Venture.
Preguntas? Póngase en contacto con Charlene Margot, MA, cofundadora y directora ejecutiva de The Parent Venture, cmargot@parentventure.org o Michelle Remond, RCSD, Enlace comunitario, mremond@rcsdk8.net, texto 650-218-7853
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Foro de padres #23 (español) – Intencionalidad: Elemento indispensable para la crianza
Edwin Fernández, LCSW, One Life Counseling Center
Martes, 15 de noviembre de 2022, 5:30pm - 6:30pm PT, Evento en linea (en vivo)
En esta charla Edwin Fernandez, LCSW, One Life Counseling Center, dicusterá la importancia de ser intencionales, perseverar y enfocarnos en el desarrollo pleno de nuestros hijos.
¡Padres y cuidadores bienvenidos! Entrada gratis. El Foro de Padres es una iniciativa del Sequoia Healthcare District, en asociación con RCSD y The Parent Venture.
Preguntas? Póngase en contacto con Charlene Margot, MA, cofundadora y directora ejecutiva de The Parent Venture, cmargot@parentventure.org o Michelle Remond, RCSD, Enlace comunitario, mremond@rcsdk8.net, texto 650-218-7853
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Foro de padres #22 (español) - Padres que promueven y establecen límites y reglas Edwin Fernández, LCSW, One Life Counseling Center
Martes, 18 de octubre de 2022, 5:30pm - 6:30pm PT, Evento en linea (en vivo)
Únase a nosotros para un nuevo Foro de padres en español con Edwin Fernandez, LCSW, One Life Counseling Center.
En esta charla, hablaremos sobre el elemento de los límites. Es que todos necesitamos a alguien que nos estimule a hacer lo correcto. Y somos los padres los primeros responsables en asumir este rol que marca a nuestros hijos de por vida.
¡Padres y cuidadores bienvenidos! Entrada gratis. El Foro de Padres es una iniciativa del Sequoia Healthcare District, en asociación con RCSD y The Parent Venture.
Preguntas? Póngase en contacto con Charlene Margot, MA, cofundadora y directora ejecutiva de The Parent Venture, cmargot@parentventure.org o Michelle Remond, RCSD, Enlace comunitario, mremond@rcsdk8.net, texto 650-218-7853
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¿Es usted migrante? ¡Necesita oír esto! (Are you an immigrant? You need to hear this!)
Michelle Remond, Enlace comunitario, Redwood City School District
Martes, 20 de septiembre de 2022, 5:30pm – 6:30pm PT, evento en linea (en vivo)
¿Migró hace poco y es latino(a)? No se pierda esta plática con Michelle Remond, family immigrantion expert, para hablar sobre el duelo que viven los migrantes cuando están en otro país. Porque ser migrante es duro y ¡todo es tan diferente!
¡Padres/cuidadores, educadores, profesionales de la salud mental y miembros de la comunidad son bienvenidos! Entrada gratis.
Esta presentación está patrocinada por Redwood City School District, Distrito Escolar Secundario Sequoia Union, Distrito de atención médica de Sequoia, Distrito de Atención médica de Península, y The Parent Venture.
Preguntas? Póngase en contacto con Charlene Margot, MA, cofundadora y directora ejecutiva de The Parent Venture, cmargot@parentventure.org o Michelle Remond, RCSD, Enlace comunitario, mremond@rcsdk8.net, texto 650-218-7853
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Foro de padres #21 (español) - El Perdón: Como Ser Padres Que Perdona
Edwin Fernández, LCSW, One Life Counseling Center
Martes, 13 de septiembre de 2022, 5:30pm - 6:30pm PT, Evento en linea (en vivo)
Únase a nosotros para un nuevo Foro de padres en español con Edwin Fernandez, LCSW, One Life Counseling Center.
Mientras nuestros hijos van aprendiendo cómo vivir y manejar sus relaciones y emociones de seguro cometerán muchos errores. Nuestra reacción adecuada ante estas faltas, descuidos e imprudencias formarán su carácter y les preparará para el futuro. En esta sesión, aprenderás sobre los elementos de la gracia y el perdón en la crianza y cómo puede afectar el desarrollo psicológico de tus hijos.
¡Padres y cuidadores bienvenidos! Entrada gratis. El Foro de Padres es una iniciativa del Sequoia Healthcare District, en asociación con RCSD y The Parent Venture.
Preguntas? Póngase en contacto con Charlene Margot, MA, cofundadora y directora ejecutiva de The Parent Venture, cmargot@parentventure.org o Michelle Remond, RCSD, Enlace comunitario, mremond@rcsdk8.net, texto 650-218-7853
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