Online Events
Looking to connect, share, and stay in the know? Join us on Facebook and Slack through our Platforms to stay engaged with the community year-round. Don’t miss our Distinguished Speaker Series with thought-provoking guests, or jump into fun, informal gatherings like Online Socials, Book Chat / TED Chat, and cozy Coffee Chats. Come be part of the conversation!
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Platforms
To engage with parents and stay up to date on upcoming events, join our Slack and Facebook pages.
Distinguished Speaker Series
During our monthly General Meetings, a Stanford faculty member will present on an interesting topic of their expertise in an area of study/research and innovation.
Online Socials
In July and August, parents of incoming freshmen are invited to attend our Welcome Zoom Events.
During the last 30 minutes of our monthly General Meetings and Distinguished Speaker Series, we have time to socialize and answer questions.
Book Chat / TED Chat
Past Book Chat / Ted Chat: The Secret to Living Longer May Be Your Social Life
Stanford parent and Book Chat Leader, Kat Sosnick, kicked off our Book Chat/TED Chat series with Susan Pinker’s book, The Village Effect, along with her TED talk “The secret to living longer may be your social life.” Susan Pinker made a guest appearance.
Watch Susan Pinker's TED Talk.
Coffee Chat
Coffee Chats are informal, open discussions to support one another as parents. Examples of past Coffee Chats:
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Dr. Allison Belger, a Stanford parent and licensed psychologist, led a discussion on "Student Mental Health and Wellness."
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Michelle Barmzel, a Stanford parent and Co-President of Massachusetts Association for Gifted Education (MAGE) led a chat on "Brilliant and Intense -- An Open Dialogue about Launching Really Smart Kids - College Edition."
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Members of the Stanford Department of Public Safety and Stanford Transportation discussed "Bike & Personal Safety."
To engage with parents and stay up to date on upcoming events, join our Slack and Facebook pages.
During our monthly General Meetings, a Stanford faculty member will present on an interesting topic of their expertise in an area of study/research and innovation.
Book Chat / TED Chat
Past Book Chat / Ted Chat: The Secret to Living Longer May Be Your Social Life
Stanford parent and Book Chat Leader, Kat Sosnick, kicked off our Book Chat/TED Chat series with Susan Pinker’s book, The Village Effect, along with her TED talk “The secret to living longer may be your social life.” Susan Pinker made a guest appearance.
Watch Susan Pinker's TED Talk.
Online Socials
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In July and August, parents of incoming freshmen are invited to attend our Welcome Zoom Events.
-
During the last 30 minutes of our monthly General Meetings and Distinguished Speaker Series, we have time to socialize and answer questions.
Coffee Chats
Coffee Chats are informal, open discussions to support one another as parents. Examples of past Coffee Chats:
-
Dr. Allison Belger, a Stanford parent and licensed psychologist, led a discussion on "Student Mental Health and Wellness."
-
Michelle Barmzel, a Stanford parent and Co-President of Massachusetts Association for Gifted Education (MAGE) led a chat on "Brilliant and Intense -- An Open Dialogue about Launching Really Smart Kids - College Edition."
-
Members of the Stanford Department of Public Safety and Stanford Transportation discussed "Bike & Personal Safety."