Author Series

Tuesday, January 20
10:30 am - 12:00 noon, Lake Bluff Library, Struth Room
123 Scranton Ave, Lake Bluff

Please join our local school social workers and other parents in a discussion of Dan Kindlon and Michael Thompson's book. We will discuss how parents can help their sons navigate the social pressure of youth.

Michael Thompson is the keynote speaker at Parent University on February 21st!

Thursday, September 25
1:00 – 2:30 pm
Gorton Community Center
Community Room
400 E. Illinois Rd., Lake Forest

For all parents -- FREE
Journalist Peg Tyre outlines the social, economic and educational trends that have led to an unprecedented crisis among our nation’s male children. Tyre maps the full extent of the “boy problem” and illuminates areas where we can make changes that will help our boys succeed again.

 

Wednesday, October 1
7:30 -9:00 pm
Deer Path Middle School
Haskins Center
155 W. Deerpath Rd., Lake Forest

For parents of children grades 6-12 -- FREE
Aaron White, PhD, professor from Duke University, will explore the issues facing today’s kids and communities. Dr. White will examine adolescence, discuss how social identities are formed and what influences teens. He will identify pressures that teens cope with and show parents how they can best help children grow into healthy and productive adults.