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Neurodiverse Minds, Emotional Lives: A Mental Health Perspective
Vidya Krishnan, MD
November 20, 2025
Neuro-Diversity Education Series
In this Neurodiversity Education Series event, Dr. Vidya Krishnan shares how neurodiversity is part of the natural range of how human brains work, and why care should highlight each person’s unique strengths and identity—not just their challenges.
The Power of Sleep for Student Resilience, Health, and Well-Being
Lisa L. Lewis, MS
November 19, 2025
Health and Wellness
Journalist Lisa L. Lewis, author of "The Sleep Deprived Teen," provides parents with the roadmap to more (and better) sleep for their children and adolescents – and perhaps even for themselves.
Infórmese sobre las pláticas de sexualidad de 5 y 7 grado - Foro de padres #48 (español)
Brenda Carrasco, LCSW
November 18, 2025
Pláticas en Español
Conozca más acerca de esta plática que se ofrece en las escuelas públicas de California y apoye el desarrollo sano de su estudiante. Presentada por Brenda Carrasco, trabajadora social clínica licenciada, Centro de Asesoramiento One Life.
The Science of Prevention: Promoting Healthy Practices in Youth and Families
Dr. Yvonne Maldonado
November 13, 2025
Health and Wellness
Dr. Yvonne (Bonnie) Maldonado, Professor of Pediatrics, Stanford Children’s Health, will share practical, research-based insights on how everyday behaviors—from hygiene to regular wellness visits—play a powerful role in protecting youth from illness and disease.
¿Qué hacer si la maestra sugiere una evaluación de educación especial? - Foro de padres #47
Anna Herrera, MA
November 11, 2025
Pláticas en Español
Una plática cálida y accesible para que los padres/cuidadores tengan presentes sus derechos y entiendan los pasos en el proceso de evaluación de Educación Especial. Presentada por Anna Herrera, Vicesuperintendente de Servicios Educativos, Distrito Escolar de Redwood City.
The Way of Play: Using Little Moments of Big Connection to Raise Calm and Confident Kids
Tina Payne Bryson, PhD
November 6, 2025
Mental Health and Well-Being
In her new book, The Way of Play, pediatric therapist and play expert Dr. Tina Payne Bryson will help you encourage your kids to become calm listeners, cooperative problem solvers, and respectful communicators.
Talk to Your Boys: How to Help Tweens and Teens Grow Into Confident, Caring Young Men
Joanna Schroeder and rChristopher Pepper
November 5, 2025
Mental Health and Well-Being
In Talk to Your Boys, journalist Joanna Schroeder and educator Christopher Pepper share practical advice for helping parents raise emotionally intelligent young men through honest, essential conversations.
Helping Your Child Build Good Habits - Parent Forum #43 (English)
Eran Magen, PhD
October 31, 2025
Parent-Child Communication
How can you help your child or teen build good habits for a lifetime? Eran Magen, PhD, parent-child communication expert, offers a popular Parent Forum on "Helping Your Child Build Good Habits."
Values in College Admission: Getting There, Being There—What’s New, What’s Not
Bruce Poch and Alice Kleeman,
October 30, 2025
College Planning and Admission
Bruce Poch and Alice Kleeman, college admission experts, offer advice for students and families as they navigate today’s college-admission landscape—and, more importantly, as they begin the college experience itself
Helping Kids (and Parents) Break Free of People Pleasing and Perfectionism
Meg Josephson, LCSW
October 29, 2025
Mental Health and Well-Being
Psychotherapist and NY Times bestselling author Meg Josephson reframes “people-pleasing” and shares practical tools to spot perfectionism, navigate conflict, and strengthen family bonds for both parents and kids.
4 Ingredients for a Meaningful Life: Helping Adolescents Make Wise Choices
Chris Balme
October 22, 2025
Mental Health and Well-Being
Education leader, writer, and school founder Chris Balme explores four essential conditions — variety, reflection, agency, and connection — that help adolescents build resilience, identity, and purpose.
