Item List
Understanding Neurodivergence: Creating a More Empathetic, Accessible World
Amanda Morin
October 17, 2024
Neuro-Diversity Education Series
In this Neurodiversity Education Series event, author and neurodiversity expert Amanda Morin provides parents and educators with practical information about neurodiversity and neurodivergence to help students feel accepted and supported for who they are.
Supporting Boys' Relationships and Healthy Development
Judy Chu, EdD
October 11, 2024
Mental Health and Well-Being
Dr. Judy Y. Chu, educator, researcher, and author of "When Boys Become Boys," offers a way of looking at boys and thinking about boys' development that centers on their capacity and desire for meaningful relationships
A Sense of Control: Lowering Student Stress and Improving Academic Success
Bill Stixrud, PhD, Ned Johnson
October 10, 2024
Mental Health and Well-Being
In their groundbreaking books, The Self-Driven Child and What Do You Say?, Bill Stixrud, PhD, and Ned Johnson reveal how you can raise children who are self-driven, self-confident, and not unduly stressed and anxious.
Why Joy Matters and How to Choose Joy Every Day
Kelly McGonigal, PhD
October 9, 2024
Mental Health and Well-Being
What if joy isn’t something you have to wait for, but something you can choose? Stanford health psychologist Kelly McGonigal, PhD, introduces a fresh perspective on how joy works, and practical strategies for harnessing the power of joy in everyday life.
Suicide Prevention 101: Offering Hope for Parents and Teens
Pamela Morris-Perez, PhD
October 3, 2024
Mental Health and Well-Being, Health and Wellness, Parent-Child Communication
How can we raise awareness and reduce the stigma around adolescent suicide? Pamela Morris-Perez, PhD, Professor of Applied Psychology at NYU Steinhart, demystifies adolescent suicide, explains why it is ok (and important) to ask directly about suicide, and shares what works in schools and homes to support young people.
How to Navigate Life: The New Science of Finding Your Way in School, Career, and Beyond
Belle Liang, PhD,
October 2, 2024
Social-Emotional Learning, Mental Health and Well-Being, Health and Wellness
Belle Liang, PhD, co-author of "How to Navigate Life," helps students tap into their PURPOSE and find their own "true north." Dr. Belle Liang is Professor and Chair of the Department of Counseling, Developmental, and Educational Psychology in the Lynch School at Boston College.
Sexism & Sensibility:
Raising Empowered Girls in the Modern World
Jo-Ann Finkelstein, PhD
September 25, 2024
Social-Emotional Learning, Mental Health and Well-Being
In her new book, Sexism & Sensibility, Harvard-educated psychologist Jo-Ann Finkelstein, PhD, offers an invaluable guide to understanding and dismantling sexism for parents trying to raise confident and empowered girls in the modern world.
The Age of Grievance: A Conversation with Frank Bruni
Frank Bruni | Author, Professor, Duke University
September 18, 2024
Social-Emotional Learning, Parent-Child Communication
Renowned author, New York Times writer, and Duke professor Frank Bruni in conversation about his new book, The Age of Grievance, in the context of teen behavior, family dynamics, and college admission
How to Raise a Citizen (and Why It’s Up to You to Do It)
Lindsey Cormack, PhD | Author, Stevens Institute of Technology
September 11, 2024
Health and Wellness
In How to Raise a Citizen, Lindsey Cormack, PhD, offers a practical approach to discussing the inner workings of the U.S. government, and provides parents with strategies to be able to impart these lessons to their children.