Talking about Death + Teen Drivers

Joseph Primo, author of What Do We Tell the Children?

Topic: Talking to kids about death and dying.

Issues: Learning to help kids deal with the “how” and “why” of death and loss; the importance of honest communication; giving kids coping skills they’ll be able to use throughout their lives.
Tim Hollister, author of Not So Fast.

Topic: Parenting your teen through the dangers of driving

Issues: How brain development affects driving; what driver’s ed doesn’t produce safe drivers; how and why to prepare a “flight plan” for each drive before handing over the keys; how an when to say no.