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Upcoming Programs & Events for Parents

Navigating AI: Build Your Parent Playbook

Are you a parent trying to raise kids in today's fast-changing digital world, where AI is both fascinating and freaking you out? If yes, this no-cost event is for you! 

Saturday, November 8, 2025
10:30 am - 2:00 pm

Learn More/Register

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En Español: Navegando la Inteligencia Artificial: Crea tu Guía para Padres

Acompaña a expertos en inteligencia artificial (¡que también son padres!) en este taller gratuito, práctico y centrado en las familias. Te ayudarán a transformar la confusión y la preocupación en claridad, confianza y empoderamiento.

Se ofrecerá interpretación simultánea al español. 

> Más información / Registrarse

More Parent Engagement Network (PEN) Events:
  • Susan Caso: The Parent-Teen Connection Book Group (VIRTUAL),
    November 13: 12-1:00 pm

    > Learn more
  • PEN Ambassadors: November Meeting
    November 17: 6-7:30 pm
    > Learn more
  • Susan Caso: The Parent-Teen Connection Book Group (In-Person)
    December 4: 6-7:30 pm
    > Learn more
  • Climate Basics: An Evening Talk
    January 12, 2026: 6-7:15 pm
    >Learn more
  • Climate Resilience: Three-Week Workshop - January 26, February 2, February 9, 2026: 6-7:30 pm
    > Learn more
Collaborating Partner Events:
  • Evening with Lynn Lyons
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    osted by Dawson School
    November 11: 5-6:00pm

    >Learn more
  • Hope Lights the Night 2025 
    hosted by Hope Coalition of Boulder County
    November 18: 7-8:00pm 
    > Learn more
  • Social Media, Chatbots and the Risks Facing Our Kids: A Town Hall
    hosted by Blue Rising
    November 20, 6:30-8:30pm
    > Learn more
  • No Contract by Kirsten Wilson
    Presented by Motus Theater
    October 30 - November 9, 2025
    > Learn more

Parenting in Focus: National Family Engagement Month 

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November is National Family Engagement Month, the perfect time to celebrate how much parent engagement matters. We recommend grabbing your coffee/tea and taking a few minutes to read this article: The Essential Role of Self-Care for Parents and Supporters

Inspired to dig deeper? Watch this video from our archive, Building Family Communication/Connections, featuring Dr. Elizabeth Olson with the The Collective for Psychological Wellness. 

Tune In: Parenting Well Podcast 

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Featuring: AI Expert, Michael Whitaker ("Whit")

Our latest Parenting Well Podcast is out — and it’s a must-listen!

Get a preview of the tools and strategies Whit and Bobby will share to help parents lead their families with confidence.

Listen now:

Parent Perspectives: Community Inspiration 

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"I just listened to a podcast that talked about how we are experiencing a decline in community life (being an active part of our community), and how much that is contributing to a decline of our quality of life. We are designed to live in community. That's why I volunteer with the Parent Engagement Network (PEN) as an Ambassador! I get to meet kind, interesting people (community!), while helping support parents and families (meaning!), which helps me feel like I am a part of a bigger community (sense of belonging!). 

So you can see I get more than I give!" ~Melissa Holland, PEN Ambassador

> Learn about PEN Ambassadors

In Partnership: Collaborator Spotlight

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Bobby Hodgkinson & Michael Whitaker ("Whit")

Bobby and W, AI experts and BVSD parents, understand both the research and the realities of raising kids today. Together, they have created Navigating the AI Frontier, an interactive workshop designed to replace confusion and fear with confidence and connection. 

They will be hosting the Navigating AI Parent Workshop this coming Saturday. 

Learn more about Bobby and Whit

> Join Whit's Newsletter

Your engagement and support empowers parents with practical tools, expert resources, and a strong network to move from feeling overwhelmed and uncertain to confident and connected. Together, we’re building stronger families and more connected communities. We are deeply grateful for you. 

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Tu participación y apoyo empoderan a los padres con herramientas prácticas, recursos de expertos y una sólida red para pasar de sentirse abrumados e inseguros a sentirse seguros y conectados. Juntos, estamos construyendo familias más fuertes y comunidades más unidas. Estamos profundamente agradecidos contigo.

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