Parenting

A Healthy Approach to College Admissions is topic on November 17

"A Healthy Approach to College Admissions" is the topic on Tuesday, Nov. 17, from 7:00 to 8:00 pm. This virtual event is presented by Challenge

by Linda Hubbard
on November 16, 2020

Raising Anti-Racist Kids is topic of Common Ground series on Nov. 10

Through generations of systemic racism, our nation has failed to protect and value Black children and families. Beyond just learning about racism and the inequity

by Linda Hubbard
on November 9, 2020

Strengthening Communication with Your Child or Teen is topic on October 30

The next new Parent Forum 2020-21 will feature Eran Magen, PhD, founder of The Center for Supportive Relationships and take place on Friday, October 30,

by Contributed Content
on October 29, 2020

New book, The Parent Compass, helps guide parents toward healthier relationships with their teens

When the Operation Varsity Blues scandal erupted in 2019, Menlo Park resident Cindy Muchnick‘s phone “started exploding,” she recalls. That wasn’t surprising given that she’s

by Linda Hubbard
on September 14, 2020

Talking to Your Kids About Race: A (Virtual) Conversation takes place July 15

The Parent Education Summer Series presents "Talking to Your Kids About Race: A (Virtual) Conversation" on Wednesday, July 15, 2020, Noon – 1:00 pm. Register online.

by Contributed Content
on July 8, 2020

Watch panel discussion about COVID-19’s impact on childcare resources in Menlo Park

Emails Menlo Park City Council member Ray Mueller: "Grateful to Build Up San Mateo Director Christine Padilla, Community Equity Collaborative  Executive Director Dayna Chung, Toddle

by Linda Hubbard
on May 31, 2020

Virtual music for young kids and their parents on May 5

The Menlo Park Library is hosting a free, virtual, live musical event for local families on Tuesday, May 5, from 10:15 to 11:15 am. “Music Matt”

by Contributed Content
on May 3, 2020

Five strategies to employ with your children as they get more antsy about being cooped up

It‘s been six weeks since we started sheltering in place, and our lives dramatically changed. While some families are enjoying harmony, I am sure in

by Chris Harris
on April 24, 2020

Alice Kleeman returns to M-A for a Parent Education talk on March 5

A lively armchair conversation, "Parenting Through the College Admission Process" brings Alice Kleeman, former M-A College Advisor, and Jim Rawlins, Director of Admissions at the

by Linda Hubbard
on March 3, 2020

Author Kim Brooks discusses her book – Small Animals: Parenthood in the Age of Fear – on March 4

New York Times bestselling author Kim Brooks will discuss her book Small Animals: Parenthood in the Age of Fear on March 4, 2020, at 6:30 pm

by Parke Treadway
on February 29, 2020