The Power of Showing Up (Co-hosted with Carlthorp School)

In this in-person and live-streamed.recorded presentation, Dr. Bryson shared what kids from Kinder to 12th grade need most in order to be resilient and how to weather adversity. Based on her book The Power of Showing Up (co-authored with Dan Siegel), whether it's grief, challenging behaviors, or other concerns you may have, for the moments you aren’t sure what to do, or say, or how to help your child, Dr. Bryson will provide you with a “north star” that can guide you in the moment and over time.

Navigating the Emotional Lives of Our Children

With so many of today’s teens contending with academic pressure, social media stress, worries about the future, and concerns about their own mental health, it’s easy for them—and their parents—to feel anxious and overwhelmed. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Dr. Lisa shares her insights and discusses Untangling 10to20, a digital library of premium content to support teens and those who care for them. NYTimes bestselling author of Untangled, Under Pressure, and The Emotional Lives of Teenagers, Lisa also co-hosts the popular Ask Lisa podcast, works in collaboration with UNICEF, and is recognized as a thought leader by the American Psychological Association.

The Future of Artificial Intelligence & Our Kids

Part two of our Artificial Intelligence series this year, join award-winning AI expert, neuroscientist and entrepreneur Dr. Vivienne Ming as she illuminates how technology can help humans maximize their potential. In-person + LiveStream at Brentwood School.

Member school staff/faculty invited to pre-event private luncheon.

The Five Principles of Parenting

Developmental psychologist Dr. Aliza Pressman charts a manageable course for Raising Good Humans that aligns with your family’s values and your children’s unique temperaments. From TK to Tween, Dr. Pressman doesn’t presume to have the one “right” way to parent, instead she offers practical strategies that support adults making the best choices for their own families. In-person + LiveStream at Crossroads School.

Member school attendees provided lunch, copy of book, and book signing.

This is So Awkward: Modern Puberty Explained

New York Times best-selling author/pediatrician Cara Natterson, MD and writer/educator Vanessa Kroll Bennett share their ultimate roadmap for adults helping Tweens and Teens navigate the rollercoaster of puberty. In-person + LiveStream at Viewpoint School.

Member school faculty offered pre-event curriculum meeting. Attendees provided breakfast, copy of book and book signing.

Hear the inspirational journey of NASA Astronaut Dr. Jessica Meir. Born to Israeli and Swedish immigrants, she made history with the first all-female spacewalk at the International Space Station in 2019. A scientist who researched the physiology of animals in extreme environments before joining Lockheed Martin to test human limits as an aquanaut in NASA’s Extreme Environment Mission Operations (NEEMO), learn about the unexpected turns on the road to achieving her dream of becoming an astronaut.

Member school students offered to pre-submit questions, attend private pre-event meeting with Dr. Meir, and participate in live event.

Part one of our Artificial Intelligence series this year, we want to better understand AI at the ground level: what is it, how is it being utilized by our children, and what is our role as parents? Hosted by Common Sense Media’s Connected Schools Program, Friend or Foe? Living with and Learning from Artificial Intelligence is for parents of children of all ages.

The Power of Emotional Intelligence to Achieve Well-being and Success at Home, School, and Work

Author of the bestseller Permission to Feel and the founding director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence, Marc shared his evidence-based approach to social and emotional learning by exploring the value of emotions, and the skills associated with using them wisely, to encourage healthier, more resilient children. 

How Increasing Perfectionism Is Harming Our Children And What We Can Do About It

Dr. Thomas Curran studies how the rising tide of perfectionism - in our parenting, social media feeds, schools, universities, and workplaces - is driving an increase in mental health conditions among young people. In doing so, he tries to answer the questions: Why is this happening? And what can we do about it?

Recognizing and Navigating Mental Health Challenges in Tweens and Teens

Now more than ever, understanding the risks, signs, and helpful responses related to mental health conditions in our families is vital. Tim Davis (National Alliance on Mental Illness), and his son, Ryder, share their personal experience with Ryder’s bipolar diagnosis and provide practical information for navigating mental health conditions in our families. 

Raising Kids Amidst “Call Out” Culture

What does healthy, effective standing up look like in an era of social media and political tribalization? An equality activist for 50 years, professor Loretta J. Ross discussed the dangers of call out culture and explored more productive approaches to standing up for what’s right. 

How to Talk with Your Tweens and Teens about Race and Bias

Our country’s ongoing reckoning with race has become increasingly intense and complex. Dr. Briscoe-Smith, clinical psychologist and the Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at the Wright Institute, speaks on helping teens (and their parents) navigate racism, bias, discrimination, inequality, and civil unrest, today.

The Fragile Generation: Are Bad Policy and Paranoid Parenting Making Kids Too Safe to Succeed?

Rates of anxiety, depression, and suicide are rising - on campus as well as nationally. How did this happen, and what can we do about it? Dr. Jonathan Haidt, social psychologist and NYT best selling author, explored these issues and possible solutions.