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:
How to Get the Most Out of College (Starting Now)
Louis E. Newman, PhD, Former Dean of Academic Advising 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.
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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
Sibling expert and family therapist Jonathan Caspi, PhD, knows that understanding why kids fight is the first step to restoring peace. Featuring clear principles, dos and don’ts, and real-life stories, Raising Loving Siblings shines a spotlight on family dynamics.
Parents/caregivers, 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 Boys & Girls Club of the Foothills and The Parent Venture.
Questions? Contact Charlene Margot, MEd, Co-Founder and CEO, The Parent Venture, at cmargot@parentventure.org.
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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)
In this talk, author and educator Chris Balme offers parents insight into how children develop greater independence, build strong peer relationships, and experience the deepest learning, both in and out of school.
Parents/caregivers, 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.