Community Parent Network and Vernon Area Public Library are proud to present Dr. David Walsh, award winning psychologist, best-selling author, and one of the world’s leading authorities on children, teens, parenting, family life, and the impact of technology on children’s health and development.

An engaging and insightful speaker, Dr. Walsh has been a frequent guest on national radio and television programs including NBC’s Today Show, Good Morning America, The CBS Early Show, The News Hour with Jim Lehrer, Dateline NBC, ABC’s 20/20, National Public Radio’s All Things Considered and Morning Edition. He has testified numerous times before Congress, presented workshops throughout the world, and served as a consultant to the World Health Organization and the Ministries of Education in Japan, South Korea, Portugal and Singapore.

Why Do They Act That Way? A Practical Guide for Parenting Pre-Teens and Teenagers

7pm-9pm Wednesday, February 8

Stevenson H.S. West Auditorium (enter building on west side of Lot B, use first set of stairs closest to entrance to go up to West Aud)

Target audience: Parents and educators of 6th-12 graders

Adolescence has been described as a "normally abnormal stage of life." This workshop, based on Dr. Walsh's best selling book, explains what happens to the adolescent brain on the path from childhood into adulthood, going beyond the well-known issues of hormones and peer pressure. Revealing the latest scientific findings in easy-to-understand terms, Dr. Walsh shows why moodiness, quickness to anger, willingness to take risks, miscommunication and other familiar teenage behavior are so common. He shows parents and anyone who works with youth how to use this information to understand, communicate with, and stay connected to their kids.

This workshop will cover:

• Why do they act that way? A tour of the adolescent brain.

• Critical role of “connection” for student achievement.

• The “sweet spot” of stress – the harm of too much or too little.

• Strategies to engage disengaged students

• How adolescents deal with anxiety and depression.

• Executive function and grit – what it is and how to foster it.

• The iBrain—technology’s promise and peril.

• The importance of nutrition, exercise and sleep.

Dr. Walsh's books will be available for purchase and a book signing will follow the event.

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To learn more about Dr. Walsh, please visit him at www.drdavewalsh.com.

Please note that tickets are not needed for entry. Seating is on a first-come, first-seated basis. Please arrive early for best seating.

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