2018-2019
2017-2018
Lee Mun Wah
November 7 and 8, 2017
Creating Community and Connection Across Cultures
Susan David, PhD
March 13 and 14, 2018
Emotional Agility
Lee Mun Wah
November 7 and 8, 2017
Creating Community and Connection Across Cultures
Susan David, PhD
March 13 and 14, 2018
Emotional Agility
2016-2017
Jo Boaler, PhD
September 20 and 22, 2016
The Myth of the Math Brain: Inspiring a Growth Mindset
Richard Weissbourd, EdD
November 15, 2016
The Parents We Mean To Be
Scott Barry Kaufman, PhD
January 24 and 25, 2017
Wired To Create: Lessons in Unlocking Ingenuity
Frank Bruni and Richard Weissbourd, EdD
November 15, 2016
15th Anniversary Event:
Turning the Tide: Redefining the College Admissions Process
Frank Bruni
November 16, 2016
Where You Go Is Not Who You'll Be
Yalda Uhls, PhD & Laura Kastner, PhD
March 7 and 8, 2017
Parenting in the Digital Age: A Fact Not Fear Approach
2015-2016
Jessica Lahey
October 13-15, 2015
The Gift of Failure: How the Best Parents Learn to Let Go So Their Children Can Succeed
Mental Health Panel
January 14, 2016
Positive Responses to Our Children's Distress Signals
Elisha Goldstein, PhD
February 4, 2016
Mindfulness Training: A Workshop for Parents, Educators and Children, 4th Grade and Up
Michael Pollan in conversation w/ Jesse Ziff Cool
November 4, 2015
On Our Plates: Strategies for Feeding Our Families
Sonja Lyubomirsky, PhD
February 2-3, 2016
The Science of Happiness: Creating a Meaningful Life
John Ratey, MD
March 15-16, 2016
The Brain-Fitness Connection: Achieving Optimal Physical and Mental Health
2014-2015
Daniel J. Siegel, MD
October 14, 2014
Brainstorm: The Power of the Adolescent Brain
Ron Lieber
February 12-13, 2015
Priceless! The Gift of Financial Literacy
Jennifer Siebel Newsom
March 4, 2015
The Mask You Live In: Film Screening
Alfie Kohn
November 12-13, 2014
Fear of Spoiling: Rethinking Common Assumptions About Kids and Parenting
Susan Engel, PhD
March 24-25, 2015
The Hungry Mind: Keeping Kids Inspired and Curious
2013-2014
Kelly McGonigal, PhD
January 29, 2014
Why Willpower Matters
Susan Cain
January 14, 2014
The Power of Introverts: Parenting Quiet Kids in a Noisy World
Deborah Roffman, PhD
March 18, 2014
Common Sense About Kids and Sex
Po Bronson
October 8, 2013
Know your Child's Competitive Style
Mark Rosekind, PhD
January 30, 2014
The Science of Sleep
Jackson Katz, PhD
April 29, 2013
Bringing Up Boys of Character
2012-2013
John Hunter
2012
Building a Generation of Leaders
Madeline Levine, PhD
2013
Parenting for Authentic Success
Brad Sachs, PhD
2013
Good Enough Teens
Promoting Self Resilience
Jane McGonigal, PhD
2012
Why Games Make Us Better
Leonard Sax, MD, PhD
2013
Yes! Gender Matters
2011-2012
Paul G. Stoltz, PhD
2011
Grit: Inspiring Resilience & Optimism
Barbara Coloroso
2012
Inspiring Integrity & Inner Discipline
Ayelet Waldman
2012
The Art of Imperfect Parenting
Sir Ken Robinson, PhD
2011
Inspiring Innovative Thinkers
Rick Wolff
2012
Sports Parenting: Inspiring Win-Win Attitudes
2010-2011
Tony Wagner, EdD
2010
Our Flat New World: Preparing Students for the 21st Century
Ned Hallowell, MD
2011
Crazy Busy: Overstretched, Overbooked, and About to Snap
Julie Metzger, RN & Rob Lehman, MD
2011
Beyond the Birds & Bees: Dynamics of Teen Relationships
Shawn Achor
2010
The Happiness Advantage: A New Method to Unlock Potential
Alyson Schafer
2011
Ain’t Misbehavin’: Why Kids Do What They Do
2009-2010
Michael Gurian
2009
New Strategies for Success in School & Life
Laura Kastner, PhD
2010
Navigating the Emotions of Teens
Daniel Siegel, MD
2010
The Power of Mindful Parenting
John Ratey, MD
2009
The Amazing Science of Exercise and the Brain
Nancy Samalin
2010
When to be Unpopular With Your Kids
2008-2009
Tal Ben-Shahar
2009
Learning to be Happy: The Science of Happiness
Larry Magid
2008
Parenting in an Online World
Mary Pipher
2008
How to Build Strong Families
Robert Brooks, PhD
2008
The Amazing Science of Exercise and the Brain
Nathan Dungan
2008
Teaching Kids Financial Responsibility
2007-2008
Denise Clark Pope, PhD
2007
Helping Kids Stay Healthy and Engaged in School
Richard Lavoie
2007
Strategies for Improving Relationships
Catherine Steiner-Adair, EdD
2007
Parenting Girls in a Changing World
Jean Kilbourne
2007
What Advertisers Really Sell Our Kids
Dan Kindlon
2007
Too Much of a Good Thing
2006-2007
Robert Sapolsky, PhD
2006
Why Zebras Don’t Get Ulcers and Humans Do
Marilee Jones
2006
College Admissions 101
Rushworth Kidder
2006
Helping Kids Find Their Moral Compass
Alfie Kohn
2006
Unconditional Parenting
Rosalind Wiseman
2006
Dealing with Powerful Adults in Your Child’s Life
Michael Thompson, PhD
2006
Are Our Sons At Risk?
2005-2006
Beverly Daniel Tatum, PhD
2005
Preparing Our Children for a Diverse World
Michael J. Bradley, EdD
2005
Yes, Your Teen is Crazy!
Michele Borba, EdD
2005
Helping Your Child Thrive in the Social Jungle
Ned Hallowell, MD
2005
Getting the Most out of Life
Deborah Roffman
2005
How to Talk Sex with your Child
2004-2005
Diane Levin
2004
Combating Today’s Media Culture
Gottman Institute
2004
Married with Children: Survival Techniques
Mary Sheedy Kurcinka, EdD
2004
Kids, Parents and Power Struggles
Lea Goldstein, PhD
2004
Drugs & Alcohol: What Parents Need to Know
2003-2004
Robert Brooks, PhD
2003
Raising Resilient Children & Adolescents
Wendy Mogel, PhD
2003
Raising Optimistic and Compassionate Children
Jim Thompson
2003
Building Character & Self-Esteem through Sports
Michael Thompson, PhD
2003
Understanding Sons’ Social & Emotional Needs
JoAnn Deak, PhD
2003
Empowering our Daughters
2002-2003
Trish Calvert, PhD
2002
High Hopes, High Stress
Howard Gardner, PhD
2002
Your Child’s Multiple Intelligence
Mike Riera, PhD
2002
Instilling a Sense of Integrity in Your Child
Lynn Ponton, MD
2002