Carlmont High School
Parent Education
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The Parent Venture is a leading provider of inclusive, high-quality education for parents/caregivers, students, educators, health professionals, and community members. Since 2006, we have delivered education 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.
2025-2026 Parent Education Series
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Upcoming Events:
Ordinary Magic: The Science of How We Can Achieve Big Change with Small Acts
Gregory M. Walton, PhD, Stanford Professor of Psychology, Author, Ordinary Magic
Thursday, April 16, 2026, 5:30pm – 6:30pm PT, Virtual Event (Live)
Register: https://gregwalton2026.eventbrite.com
In Ordinary Magic, Stanford psychologist Gregory M. Walton explores how small, wise interventions in everyday life can lead to significant positive change, addressing core questions like "Can I succeed?" and "Do I belong?"
Parents/caregivers, educators, and community members welcome! Simultaneous Spanish interpretation will be available. Free admission.
This Parents Under Pressure presentation is sponsored by generous donors from Sutter Health and the San Mateo County Office of Education, in partnership with The Parent Venture.
Questions? Contact Charlene Margot, MEd, Co-Founder and CEO, The Parent Venture, at cmargot@parentventure.org.
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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)
How do we support our children’s autonomy while maintaining boundaries? In Autonomy-Supportive Parenting, psychologist Emily Edlynn, PhD offers a flexible parenting framework that can apply to every family and every parental relationship.
Parents/caregivers, students, educators, and community members welcome! Simultaneous Spanish interpretation will be available. Free admission.
This presentation is sponsored by the Redwood City School District, Redwood City Together, Sequoia Healthcare District, and The Parent Venture.
Questions? Contact Charlene Margot, MEd, Co-Founder and CEO, The Parent Venture, at cmargot@parentventure.org.
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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)
Este taller práctico ayuda a las familias y sus hijos a usar la tecnología y las redes sociales de manera segura y saludable. Jamie Nuñez es el gerente sénior de divulgación y capacitación en Common Sense Media.
La sesión comparte tres acciones claras y prácticas: cómo establecer reglas sencillas para el uso de pantallas, cómo hablar con los niños sobre los riesgos de las redes sociales y los videojuegos, y cómo crear tiempo en familia sin tecnología.
¡Padres/cuidadores, educadores y miembros de la comunidad son bienvenidos! Entrada gratuita.
Este evento está patrocinado por el Distrito de Atención Médica de la Península, en asociación con el Distrito Escolar de San Mateo-Foster City y The Parent Venture.
¿Preguntas? Comuníquese con Charlene Margot, MEd, co-fundadora y Directora Ejecutiva de The Parent Venture, en cmargot@parentventure.org.
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How to Get the Most Out of College (Starting Now)
Louis E. Newman, PhD, Former Dean of Academic Advising and Associate Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education, Stanford University
Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 5:30pm – 6:30pm PT, Virtual Event (Live)
Register: https://louisnewman2026.eventbrite.com
In this session, Louis E. Newman, PhD, former Dean of Academic Advising at Stanford University, will explore how you can take advantage of the opportunities that college offers—before you even get there!
Parents/caregivers, students, educators, and community members welcome! Simultaneous Spanish interpretation will be available. Free admission.
This presentation is sponsored by Sequoia Healthcare District, Sequoia Union High School District, and Peninsula Health Care District, in partnership with The Parent Venture.
Questions? Contact Charlene Margot, MEd, Co-Founder and CEO, The Parent Venture, at cmargot@parentventure.org.
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
In How to Live a Meaningful Life, co-author Dave Evans takes on the most profound design problem of all: What makes a life feel worth living, day to day? Drawing on the latest research, he shows how to bring wonder, coherence, flow, and community into our everyday experiences.
Parents/caregivers, students, educators, and community members welcome! Simultaneous Spanish interpretation will be available. Free admission.
This presentation is sponsored by Sequoia Healthcare District, Sequoia Union High School District, and Peninsula Health Care District, in partnership with The Parent Venture.
Questions? Contact Charlene Margot, MEd, Co-Founder and CEO, The Parent Venture, at cmargot@parentventure.org.