Item List
BoyMom: Reimagining Boyhood in the Age of Impossible Masculinity
Ruth Whippman
November 21, 2024
Social-Emotional Learning
In BoyMom: Reimagining Boyhood in the Age of Impossible Masculinity, author Ruth Whippman digs into the impossibly contradictory pressures that boys face, and the harmful blind spots of male socialization that leave boys isolated, emotionally repressed, and adrift.
Thinking Differently About the "Social" Uses of Media for Neurodivergent Youth
Dr. Meryl Alper
November 20, 2024
Neuro-Diversity Education Series
In this Neurodiversity Education Series event, Dr. Meryl Alper, Associate Professor of Communication Studies at Northeastern University, will discuss the “social” aspects of media for neurodivergent youth.
La verdad sobre las adicciones - Foro de padres #40 (español)
Eduardo Torres
November 19, 2024
Pláticas en Español, Substance Use Prevention
Escuche esta valiosa información sobre cómo prevenir las conductas que llevan a la adicción. Si usted tiene hijos o menores a su cargo, no se puede perder lo que hablaremos aquí. Presentado por Eduardo Torres, migrante, educador sobre adicciones y fundador de Caminos de Prevención.
Fostering Mathematical Brilliance in All Students
Christa Jackson, PhD
November 13, 2024
Parent-Child Communication
According to Christa Jackson, PhD, Professor of Mathematics, Science, and STEM Education at Saint Louis University, parents and educators need to consider mathematical and STEM experts who embody the social identities of the learners they guide/teach.
The Teen Brain: A Conversation with Filmmaker Tiffany Shlain
Tiffany Shlain
November 6, 2024
Health and Wellness
Directed by award-winning filmmaker Tiffany Shlain and executive produced by Goldie Hawn and MindUP, The Teen Brain is a short film (10 min) that explores what's happening in the teenage brain. Find resources and discussion questions for all ages at https://www.letitripple.org/theteenbrain
How to Be Your Child's Favorite Conversation Partner - Parent Forum #35 (English
Eran Magen, PhD
November 1, 2024
Parent-Child Communication
How can you become your child's favorite conversation partner? Eran Magen, PhD, is a population health psychologist and the founder of Parenting for Humans, a relationship-first, judgment-free approach to parenting.
SEEK: How Curiosity Can Transform Your Life and Change the World
Scott Shigeoka
October 29, 2024
Health and Wellness
Students’ curiosity is linked to their life satisfaction, positive emotions, hope, purpose in life, as well as self-compassion. Scott Shigeoka is a globally recognized curiosity expert, speaker, and the award-winning author of Seek: How Curiosity Can Transform Your Life and Change the World.
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.
Helping Your Child Build Good Habits - Parent Forum #34 (English)
Eran Magen, PhD
October 4, 2024
Parent-Child Communication, Social-Emotional Learning
How can you become your child's favorite conversation partner? Eran Magen, PhD, is a population health psychologist and the founder of Parenting for Humans, a relationship-first, judgment-free approach to parenting.