2024-25 SPEAKERS
October 30, 2024
Brunelle Hall, 7 - 9 pm PDT
Ned Johnson
National bestselling author, speaker, and educator
With research-backed guidance, relatable scenarios, and instructive dialogues, Ned will discuss:
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How to communicate with our kids to deepen the parent-child connection and build skills, resilience, and motivation
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How and why to be a non-anxious presence in your family
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How to navigate hard conversations about homework, bedtime, screen time, and more
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How to help kids conquer their fears and anxieties and pursue activities that bring joy and happiness
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How to become trusted allies to our kids and promote their autonomy
January 29, 2025
Virtual Event, 7 - 8:30 pm PST
Jessica Lahey
New York Times bestselling author, educator, and speaker
Armed with cutting-edge research, humor, and a wealth of life experience, Jessica will discuss material from both The Gift of Failure and
The Addiction Inoculation, including:
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The science of learning, motivation, and engagement, and its relationship to substance abuse prevention
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Evidence-based practices for raising autonomous, competent, connected, and fulfilled young people
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Concrete, practical language to help parents communicate more effectively with their kids around challenging topics like substance use
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Myth-busting revelations regarding adolescents and substance use
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How competence and self-efficacy boost motivation to learn and prevent substance use
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Pamela Wu
Director of News and Media Relations for
UC Davis Health