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  • "Dinner Table Democracy"
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Oakland’s CWC Writer in Residence at Joaquin Miller Park, Kristen (Baumgardner) Caven educates, entertains, and inspires her audiences with an extraordinary array of books, presentations, performances, and events. The author of seven books, several plays, and an award winning cartoon collection, she applies positive psychology to her work strengthening communities through uplifting artistic expressions.

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Dancetera!

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  • "Dinner Table Democracy" - the Politics of Parenting with special guest Steve Zolno

    May 25, 2025  2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
    https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/RgAkTqKwR9e7mbR2JN9rXA

    Join Kristen Caven, author of The Winning Family, and Steven Zolno, author of The Future of Democracy, for a conversation about the places where parenting and politics intersect. “Parenting is the most important work of the culture,” says Dr. Louise Hart, Caven’s co-author. Focusing on Parenting Leadership Styles, they will discuss how what we learn at home can affect our communities. Parents who practice “Dinner Table Democracy” build family cultures where parents are in charge, power is shared, and everyone is able to pursue happiness.

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  • PPFTW Clubhouse Launch!

    June 1, 2025  12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

    Dr. Dee of House of Joy hosts our house launch!

    Meet us on the Clubhouse audio app at
    https://www.clubhouse.com/invite/Yv3UND2o1drlQ5kjVw34VaAvbYohV3X1dW:zCiFa2brlUwmHrYDaJiNh4rwStz5ghsflUpI0svJ7lE

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  • TWF Bestseller Day!

    June 6, 2025
    https://www.amazon.com/Winning-Family-Where-One-Lose-ebook/dp/B0BC2DT6FH

    The Winning Family Ebook will be on sale for 99¢ today on Amazon. Please support us by buying a book today and boosting our visibility so parents can find it!

    Here's the link! Thank you!!!

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As Writer in Residence at Joaquin Miller Park, I head for the hills one day a week to walk, think, and write a blog. I'd love to get your comments!
  • "Dinner Table Democracy"
    05-16-2025
  • Write to Resist
    05-09-2025
  • 💐Mother's Day AUDIOBook Launch 🎧
    05-02-2025
  • 4/24 Joaquin Miller Reconsidered: A Closer Look at Oakland’s OG Poet
    03-24-2025
  • Sunset Trail: Thistle Warrior
    02-05-2025
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