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2025-26 Calendar
Newsletter

2025-26 Calendar

2025-2026 Event Calendar

VIRTUAL EVENTS (LIVE)

E-Bike Safety: What Every Parent Should Know

Megan Lamb, Founder, and Stephen McCall, E-Bike Sense

Wednesday September 3, 2025, 5:30pm – 6:30pm PT, Virtual Event (Live)

Register: https://lambmccall2025smcoe.eventbrite.com

Building Bridges: Neurodiversity-Affirming Practices for Parents and Schools

Emily Kircher-Morris, LPC, and Amanda Morin, Authors, Neurodiversity Affirming Schools

Thursday, September 18, 2025, 5:30pm – 6:30pm PT, Virtual Event (Live)

Register: https://kirchermorrismorin2025ndes.eventbrite.com

Breaking the Silence: A Doctor’s Insights on Youth Suicide Awareness & Prevention

Rex Huang, MD, Chief of Psychiatry, Kaiser Permanente Redwood City

Tuesday, September 23, 2025, 5:30pm – 6:30pm PT, Virtual Event (Live)

Register: https://rexhuang2025.eventbrite.com

Hello, Cruel World! Science-Based Strategies for Raising Terrific Kids

Melinda Wenner Moyer, Bestselling Author, Award-Wining Science Journalist

Thursday, September 25, 2025, 5:30pm – 6:30pm PT, Virtual Event (Live)

Register: https://melindawennermoyer2025smcoe.eventbrite.com

Helping Students Navigate AI with Confidence and Curiosity

Ana Homayoun, Founder, and Jesse Park, Green Ivy Educational Consulting

Thursday, October 9, 2025, 5:30pm – 6:30pm PT, Virtual Event (Live)

Register: https://anahomayoun2025.eventbrite.com

Why Neurodivergent Kids Need Autonomy to Navigate a Neurotypical World

Bill Stixrud, PhD, and Ned Johnson, Bestselling Authors of The Self-Driven Child

Wednesday, October 15, 2025, 5:30pm – 6:30pm PT, Virtual Event (Live)

Register: https://stixrudjohnson2025ndes.eventbrite.com

The 5 Principles of Parenting: An Essential Guide to Raising Good Humans

Aliza Pressman, PhD, Developmental Psychologist, Bestselling Author

Thursday, October 16, 2025, 5:30pm – 6:30pm PT, Virtual Event (Live)

Register: https://alizapressman2025smcoe.eventbrite.com

How to Raise a Citizen (And Why It’s Up to You to Do It)

Lindsey Cormack, Associate Professor of Political Science, Stevens Institute of Technology

Tuesday, October 21, 2025, 5:30pm – 6:30pm PT, Virtual Event (Live)

Register: https://lindseycormack2025.eventbrite.com

Four Ingredients for a Meaningful Life: Helping Adolescents Make Wise Choices

Chris Balme, Education Leader, School Founder, Author of Challenge Accepted

Wednesday, October 22, 2025, 5:30pm – 6:30pm PT, Virtual Event (Live)

Register: https://chrisbalme2025fall.eventbrite.com

Are You Mad at Me? Helping Kids (and Parents) Break Free from People Pleasing and Perfectionism

Meg Josephson, LCSW, Psychotherapist, New York Times Bestselling Author

Wednesday, October 29, 2025, 5:30pm – 6:30pm PT, Virtual Event (Live)

Register: https://megjosephson2025.eventbrite.com

Values in College Admission: Getting There, Being There—What’s New, What’s Not

Bruce Poch and Alice Kleeman, College Admission Experts

Thursday, October 30, 2025, 5:30pm – 6:30pm PT, Virtual Event (Live)

Register: https://kleemanpoch2025.eventbrite.com

Talk to Your Boys: Help Tweens and Teens Grow into Confident, Caring Young Men

Christopher Pepper and Joanna Schroeder, Authors of Talk to Your Boys

Wednesday, November 5, 2025, 5:30pm – 6:30pm PT, Virtual Event (Live)

Register: https://pepperschroeder2025.eventbrite.com

The Way of Play: Using Little Moments of Big Connection to Raise Calm and Confident Kids

Tina Payne Bryson, PhD, Pediatric Therapist, Bestselling Co-Author of The Whole-Brain Child

Thursday, November 6, 2025, 5:30pm – 6:30pm PT, Virtual Event (Live)

Register: https://tinapaynebryson2025.eventbrite.com

The Science of Prevention: Promoting Healthy Practices in Youth and Families

Yvonne (Bonnie) Maldonado, MD, Professor of Pediatrics, Stanford Medicine Children’s Health

Wednesday, November 12, 2025, 5:30pm – 6:30pm PT, Virtual Event (Live)

Register: https://drbonniemaldonado2025.eventbrite.com

The Power of Sleep for Student Resilience, Health, and Well-Being

Lisa L. Lewis, MS, Journalist, Author of The Sleep-Deprived Teen

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 - 5:30pm – 6:30pm PT, Virtual Event (Live)

Register: https://lisalewis2025rcsd.eventbrite.com

Neurodiverse Minds, Emotional Lives: A Mental Health Perspective

Vidya Krishnan, MD, Chief Psychologist & Medical Director, Children’s Health Council (CHC)

Thursday, November 20, 2025 - 5:30pm – 6:30pm PT, Virtual Event (Live)

Register: https://vidyakrishnan2025ndes.eventbrite.com

E-Bike for the Holidays … How to Buy Smart and Ride Legal

Bob Mittelstaedt, Co-Founder of E-Bike Access

Tuesday, December 2, 2025, 5:30pm – 6:30pm PT, Virtual Event (Live)

Register: https://ebikeaccess2025smcoe.eventbrite.com

Screenwise: Helping Kids Thrive in a Digital World

Devorah Heitner, PhD, Author, Children’s Digital Media Expert

Wednesday, December 3, 2025, 5:30pm – 6:30pm PT, Virtual Event (Live)

Register: https://devorahheitner2025rcsd.eventbrite.com

Sexy Selfie Nation: Changing the Narrative Around Girls’ Body Image

Leora Tanenbaum, Author of Sexy Selfie Nation

Thursday, December 4, 2025, 5:30pm – 6:30pm PT, Virtual Event (Live)

Register: https://leoratanenbaum2025.eventbrite.com

10 to 25: The Science of Motivating Young People

David Yeager, PhD, Professor of Psychology, University of Texas at Austin

Wednesday, January 14, 2026, 5:30pm – 6:30pm PT, Virtual Event (Live)

Register: https://davidyeager2026.eventbrite.com

Small Hearts, Big Fears: Addressing Anxiety and Emotional Health (in Spanish)

Brenda Carrasco, LMFT, bilingual therapist at One Life Counseling Center

Tuesday, January 20, 2026, 5:30pm – 6:30pm PT, virtual event (live)

Register: https://brendacarrasco2026.eventbrite.com

Creating Inclusive Environments for Neurodivergent Communities

Bryan Neider, Kathleen Foley-Hughes, and Olenka Villarreal

Thursday, January 22, 2026, 5:30pm – 6:30pm PT, Virtual Event (Live)

Register: https://january2026ndes.eventbrite.com

Navigating Neurodiversity and Learning Differences at School (in Spanish)

Silvia Llorente, Bilingual Education Specialist, Ravenswood City School District

Wednesday, February 4, 2026, 5:30pm – 6:30pm PT, Virtual Event (Live)

Register: https://silviallorente2026ndes.eventbrite.com

Discovering AI: A Parent's Guide to Navigating the Future of Education

Amy D. Love, Author, AI Advisor, Founder of DISCOVERING AI

Wednesday, February 11, 2026, 6:00pm – 7:00pm PT, Virtual Event (Live)

The Nine Griefs of Migrants (Los nueve duelos de los migrantes
Michelle Remond, Migrant, Grief Companion, and Cultural Consultant

Wednesday, February 18, 2026, 5:30pm – 6:30pm PT, virtual event (live)

Register: https://michelleremond2026.eventbrite.com

Breaking the Stereotypes: How to Support STEM Learning and Motivation

Allison Master, PhD, Assistant Professor, University of Houston

Wednesday, March 4, 2026, 5:30pm – 6:30pm PT, Virtual Event (Live)

Register: https://allisonmaster2026.eventbrite.com

SHIFT: Managing Your Emotions — So They Don't Manage You

Ethan Kross, PhD, Bestselling Author, Psychology Professor, University of Michigan

Thursday, March 5, 2026, 5:30pm – 6:30pm PT, Virtual Event (Live)

Register: https://ethankross2026.eventbrite.com

It’s Complicated: Tween/Teens, Technology, and Mental Health

Erin Walsh, Author of It’s Their World: Teens, Screens, and the Science of Adolescence

Wednesday, March 11, 2026, 5:30pm – 6:30pm PT, Virtual Event (Live)

Register: https://erinwalsh2026.eventbrite.com

What Families Need to Know: Legal Changes and the Future of Special Education

Jackie Rodriguez, PhD, CEO, National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD)

Wednesday March 18, 2026, 5:30pm – 6:30pm PT, virtual event (live)

Register: https://jackierodriguez2026ndes.eventbrite.com

Ordinary Magic: The Science of How We Can Achieve Big Change with Small Acts

Gregory M. Walton, Stanford Professor of Psychology, Author, Ordinary Magic

Thursday, April 16, 2026, 5:30pm – 6:30pm PT, Virtual Event (Live)

Register: https://gregwalton2026.eventbrite.com

Autonomy-Supportive Parenting: Reduce Parental Burnout & Raise Competent, Confident Children

Emily Edlynn, PhD, Psychologist, Author of Autonomy-Supportive Parenting

Wednesday, April 22, 2026, 5:30pm – 6:30pm PT, Virtual Event (Live)

Register: https://emilyedlynn2026rcsd.eventbrite.com

3 Maneras prácticas para usar la tecnología con seguridad (en español)

Jamie Nuñez, gerente sénior de divulgación y capacitación, Common Sense Media

Jueves 23 de abril de 2026, 5:30pm – 6:30pm PDT, evento virtual (en vivo)

Registro: https://jamienunez2026spanish.eventbrite.com

How to Get the Most Out of College (Starting Now)

Louis E. Newman, PhD, Former Dean of Academic Advising, Stanford University

Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 5:30pm – 6:30pm PT, Virtual Event (Live)

Register: https://louisnewman2026.eventbrite.com

How to Live a Meaningful Life: Using Design Thinking to Unlock Purpose, Joy, and Flow

Dave Evans, Bestselling Author, Co-Founder of the Stanford Life Design Lab

Wednesday, April 29, 2026, 5:30pm – 6:30pm PT, Virtual Event (Live)

Register: https://daveevans2026.eventbrite.com

Raising Loving Siblings: How to Stop the Fighting and Help Your Kids Connect

Jonathan Caspi, PhD, Sibling Expert, Family Therapist, Author of Raising Loving Siblings

Thursday, May 7, 2026, 5:30pm – 6:30pm PT, Virtual Event (Live)

Register: https://jonathancaspi2026.eventbrite.com

The Road to Middle School: How to Set Kids Up to Thrive

Chris Balme, Education Leader, Author, Finding the Magic in Middle School

Wednesday, May 13, 2026, 5:30pm – 6:30pm PT, Virtual Event (Live)

Register: https://chrisbalme2026rcsd.eventbrite.com

How to Navigate Life: The New Science of Finding Your Way in School, Career, and Beyond

Belle Liang, PhD, Professor, Boston College, Author, How to Navigate Life

Thursday, May 14, 2026, 5:30pm – 6:30pm PT, Virtual Event (Live)

Register: https://belleliang2026.eventbrite.com

Not So Sweet: Concerns Over Adolescents’ Use of Tobacco Pouches (including Zyn)

Bonnie Halpern-Felsher, PhD, Founder of REACH Lab, Stanford Medicine

Wednesday, May 27, 2026, 5:30pm – 6:30pm PT, Virtual Event (Live)

Register: https://bonniehalpernfelsher2026.eventbrite.com/

Beyond the Checklist: Strategies to Help Students Thrive in College, Work, and the Age of AI

Ana Homayoun, Author and Founder, Green Ivy Educational Consulting

Thursday, May 28, 2026, 5:30pm – 6:30pm PT, Virtual Event (Live)

Register: https://anahomayoun2026.eventbrite.com

THE PARENT FORUM (ENGLISH)

Parent Forum #48 (English) – Summer Reset: Helping Kids Build Better Habits