Virtual Parent University with Lisa Damour
Location: Online
Contact:
Garrett Raff
We’re excited to invite you to a special virtual Parent University session featuring Dr. Lisa Damour.
You can register here https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_grfajzydQqyZbnGBIKYahA
Dr. Lisa Damour is the author of three New York Times bestsellers: Untangled, Under Pressure, and The Emotional Lives of Teenagers, which have been translated into twenty-three languages. She co-hosts the Ask Lisa podcast, works in collaboration with UNICEF, and is recognized as a thought leader by the American Psychological Association. Dr. Damour authored the monthly Adolescence column for The New York Times, is a regular contributor to CBS News, and created Untangling 10to20, a digital library of premium content designed to support teens and those who care for them.
In addition, Dr. Damour serves as a Senior Advisor to the Schubert Center for Child Studies at Case Western Reserve University and has written numerous academic papers, chapters, and books related to education and child development. She maintains a clinical practice and speaks to schools, professional organizations, and corporate groups worldwide on topics including child and adolescent development, family mental health, and adult well-being. Dr. Damour is also a consultant on adolescent mental health for industry leaders and contributed to Pixar's Inside Out 2.
Dr. Damour graduated with honors from Yale University and worked at the Yale Child Study Center before earning her doctorate in Clinical Psychology at the University of Michigan. She has been a fellow at Yale’s Edward Zigler Center in Child Development and Social Policy and the University of Michigan’s Power Foundation. She and her husband are proud parents of two daughters.
In her upcoming Parent University talk, Raising Sons: Addressing Tough Topics Head-On, Dr. Damour will explore the unique challenges of raising boys, addressing issues such as video games, trash talking, social media, and pornography. She will offer practical, research-backed strategies for setting healthy boundaries and fostering respect. As a trusted voice in child development, Dr. Damour provides invaluable insights for parents navigating today’s complex parenting landscape.
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