Laurence Steinberg, author of Age of Opportunity. Topic: Lessons from the new science of adolescence. Issues: Why adolescence lasts three times longer than it did back in the 1950s; the adolescent brain is still developing–and growing; how adolescents think; protecting adolescents from themselves; the importance of self-regulation; how can parents […]
Shaunti Feldhahn, author of The Surprising Secrets of Highly Happy Marriages and The Good News about Marriage. Topic: Debunking myths about marriage and divorce and discovering the little things that make a big difference. Issues: The truth about marriage (most are happy) and divorce (the actual divorce rate is nowhere […]
Lewis Jassey, co-author of The Newborn Sleep Book. Topic: A revolutionary method for training your newborn to sleep through the night. Issues: The importance of sleep for both baby and family; the myths and truths about baby sleep; why babies wake up crying (hint: it’s not always because they’re hungry); […]
Barbara Oakley, author of A Mind for Numbers. Topic: How to excel at math and science even if you flunked them both in school. Issues: The essential creativity underlying math and science; our biological instincts–how the brain is designed to do extraordinary mental calculations; simple mental tricks we can use […]
Deborah Gilboa, author of Get the Behavior You Want Without Being the Parent You Hate. Topic: A guild to what works and what doesn’t–and why not. Issues: The three essential Rs of parenting: respect, responsibility, and responsibility; how to avoid being the parent you hate; learning to say No and […]
Joani Geltman, author of A Survival Guide to Parenting Teens. Topic: Talking to your kids about sexting, drinking, drugs,and other things that freak you out. Issues: What you need to understand about what your teen child is going through psychologically and physically; mistakes and assumptions parents often make about their […]
Paul Raeburn, author of Do Fathers Matter? Topic: What science tells us about the parent we’ve overlooked. Issues: What do fathers do? The father’s important role in child children’s life from conception through the teen years; how being a father (or father-to-be) actually rewires men’s brains; What we need to […]
Giacomo Bono, co-author of Making Grateful Kids. Topic: The science of building character. Issues: Understanding what gratitude is and why it’s important; the surprising ways being grateful affects us; practical strategies for fostering an attitude of gratitude in your home and life.
Megan Faure, author of The Babysense Secret . Topic: Learning how to understand your baby’s moods. Issues: Creating a baby-centric routine and struggle less to get your baby to sleep; understanding your baby’s sensory world and signals to avoid overstimulation, which leads to fussiness.
Emma Jenner, author of Keep Calm and Parent On. Topic: Raising children by asking more from then and doing less for them. Issues: Manners and respect; boundaries and consequences; scheduling and routines; communication; self-esteem; trusting your instincts; quality time.