Parent Education

Master the Message: The Art of Face to Face Communication with Matt Crevin on November 18 from 7-8:30pm in the Acalanes Collaboration Center

Lamorinda native and 49ers Football Press Box Announcer Matt Crevin will join APC for a workshop in which he shares tools to help students develop the essential life skill of  face-to-face conversations. While teens excel in connecting with numerous social media platforms, many lack the ability to sustain confident, clear and coherent face-to-face conversations. As a former talk show host, youth coach, sports announcer and parent, Crevins will guide parents in learning how to help your teen add effective face-to-face communications to their growing repertoire of skills. This workshop is similar to those he gives through his company Talk Shop. You can find more details via Talk Shop’s video link. We hope to see you on the 18th. Please register here for this free event.

High school students are fatigued for a lot of good reasons including too little sleep and a body clock that would prefer to stay up late and sleep in. Another significant factor is psychological fatigue. You know that wiped-out feeling you have after a long day at work? Teenagers get that too. The toll of several features of adolescence– high intensity emotions, exercising self-control, and high intensity negative thinking is incredibly draining. And on top of all that, their work is demanding. The key to overcoming psychological fatigue is by finding calm and the best way to get calm is by using breathwork. This TED Talk is a great place to explore the connection and find tips to get started. 

Thursday, November 7 from 7:00-8:30pm.

Acalanes Library

Join us for our first APC Parent Workshop on Mindfulness for Stress Management, presented by the AHS Wellness Center.  Please dress comfortably and feel free to bring a small blanket or mat for mindfulness practices.  

APC Parent Education Speaker Series event presents along with AUHSD:

Make Vaping History: Students and Parents Learn About Risks of Vaping and Tobacco Use
Tuesday, October 29 from 7:00 to 8:30pm
Acalanes High School Performing Arts Center

Learn up-to-date information on e-cigarette/vape pen products, adolescent use rates, impact on young people, prevention strategies, how to support current users, and more.  Register for the event here.

Acalanes Unified High School District (AUHSD) is sponsoring the following event for parents. Sign up below and mark your calendar to attend.

Healthy Tech for Teens, Managing Social Media
Wednesday, October 23 from 7:00 – 8:30pm
Campolindo High School

Learn more and register to attend here.

APC Parent Education Speaker Series event presents along with AUHSD:

Make Vaping History: Students and Parents Learn About Risks of Vaping and Tobacco Use
Tuesday, October 29 from 7:00 to 8:30pm
Acalanes High School Performing Arts Center
Learn up-to-date information on e-cigarette/vape pen products, adolescent use rates, impact on young people, prevention strategies, how to support current users, and more.  Stay tuned for registration info.

Acalanes Unified High School District (AUHSD) is sponsoring the following events for parents. Sign up below and mark your calendar to attend.

Support Your Teen’s Mental Health: A Night with the Experts
Tomorrow!  Monday, October 7 from 7:00 to 8:30pm
Miramonte High School Performing Arts Center
Learn more and register to attend here.

Healthy Tech for Teens, Managing Social Media 
Wednesday, October 23 from 7:00 – 8:30pm
Campolindo High School
Learn more and register to attend here.

Acalanes Parents Club is excited to offer speakers, film screenings, and workshops for community members during the academic year. Past topics have included: Risky behaviors; vaping, tobacco, and marijuana awareness; balance for teens; reducing stress;improving decision-making.

We’d love to hear from you! The Parent Ed Team welcomes ideas, recommendations, and learning about your interests. 

Contact:
Kelly Daggs, VP Community Partners
Mary Kuhn, Parent Education Chair