Dear Ms. Shrink: Worried About Over-Specialization in Sports

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Dear Ms. Shrink: Worried About Over-Specialization in Sports

Our son tried out for upper level baseball and made it. I didn't realize it would be such a HUGE step up. There will be 3 separate practices PLUS games each week. It's an enormous time commitment and means he won't have time for anything else besides homework. I'm seriously concerned about over-specialization in a sport at this age. 

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Screenagers: Growing Up in the Digital Age, Q&A With Director, Dr. Delaney Ruston

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Screenagers: Growing Up in the Digital Age, Q&A With Director, Dr. Delaney Ruston

Teens are gaming, shopping, tweeting, scrolling, liking, and sharing their lives through the gauntlet of today's high tech society. But how is this affecting them and what are we to do? 'Screenagers: Growing Up in the Digital Age' is a documentary that explores how much screen time is too much. Physician and mother of two, Dr. Delaney Ruston, became interested in this issue when her preteen started begging for a smart phone. Visit 'Screenagers: Growing Up in the Digital Age' to locate a screening near you. I'm thrilled to share an exclusive interview with Dr. Delaney Ruston. 

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Vicki Abeles Documentary 'Beyond Measure,' A Proactive Movement To Better Public Education

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Vicki Abeles Documentary 'Beyond Measure,' A Proactive Movement To Better Public Education

Screening: "Beyond Measure" 
Facilitated Q&A with Bob Lenz, Executive Director at the Buck Institute for Education and Melinda Kanter-Levy, founder of The Marin Day Schools to follow the film
Monday, March 28, 2016 at Edna Maguire Elementary School, Mill Valley

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Tales for Tots Inspired By A World Of Culture, Q&A with Author Susie Jaramillo

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Tales for Tots Inspired By A World Of Culture, Q&A with Author Susie Jaramillo

Join author/illustrator Susie Jaramillo on Saturday, March 12th at 11am at DIESEL, A Bookstore in Larkspur as she reads and sings her new and innovative children's book for tots, "Little Chickies/Los Pollitos.” 

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The King and I, a Family-Friendly Throckmorton Youth Performers Production!

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The King and I, a Family-Friendly Throckmorton Youth Performers Production!

TICKETS ON SALE NOW FOR THE KING AND I! Join an amazing cast and crew at the Throckmorton Theatre in Mill Valley as they perform the classic Broadway hit tells the story of Anna, a British schoolteacher hired as part of the King of Siam’s drive to modernize his country. 

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FREE Summer Camps & Workshops at Stern Grove

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FREE Summer Camps & Workshops at Stern Grove

Stern Grove Festival’s admission-free education and outreach programs provide enriching opportunities for thousands of Bay Area children and adults each year and registration starts TODAY. This summer, participants can learn dance, drumming, songwriting, and more and they book up fast. 

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March classes and field trips with Outschool

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March classes and field trips with Outschool

Ronnie's Awesome List is excited about our new partnership with Outschool, a great resource that helps parents find and book great learning experiences afterschool and weekend programs.

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In Service To Our Children - A New Path For Fathers

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In Service To Our Children - A New Path For Fathers

Ronnie's Awesome List presents a guest article by Aaron Schiller, Founder of the Mindful Father Group, designed to support dads in their journey to be more involved, patient, accepting, and loving parents. Join his workshop Mindful Fathers Workshop this Sunday, February 28 for fathers and grandfathers to receive practical tools for being the kind of dads you want to be. 

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