Past Seasons Event Archive

2022-2023 Speaker Series

  • Margaret Dunlap

    Teen Mental Health

    MAY 4, 2023

    Navigating High School Stress: Strategies for Supporting Mental Health & Promoting Life Balance with Margaret Dunlap

  • Application Desktop

    College Admissions Panel

    MARCH 23, 2023

    Understanding the New Normal in College Admissions

  • Dr. Anna Lembke

    Dr. Anna Lembke

    DECEMBER 1, 2022

    Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence and Addiction to Dopamine

2019-2020 Speaker Series

  • Dr. Christine Carter

    Dr. Christine Carter

    JUNE 4, 2020

    Strategies for Coping with Summer During the Pandemic. In conversation with David Frankenberg, Head of School at Drew School.

  • Peggy Orenstein

    Peggy Orenstein

    MARCH 2, 2020

    Teens and Sex in the Post-#MeToo Era

  • Common Sense Media

    Mental Health, Tech, and Our Kids' Well-Being

    DECEMBER 9, 2019

    Dana Blum in conversation with Andrea Pascarelli, The Child Mind Institute.

  • Susan Stiffelman

    Susan Stiffelman

    OCTOBER 28, 2019

    Parenting Without Power Struggles: Improving Communication With Your Teen

  • Danielle Ramo

    Danielle Ramo

    OCTOBER 10, 2019

    Warning Signs: An Update on Dangers and Risks of Vaping for Teens

2018-2019 Speaker Series

  • Dr. Aaminah Norris

    Dr. Aaminah Norris

    FEBRUARY 2019

    Talking to Teens about Implicit Bias

  • Danielle Ramo, PhD

    Danielle Ramo, PhD

    DECEMBER 10, 2018

    Cannabis, vaping, & other substance use among teens

  • Challenge Success

    Challenge Success

    OCTOBER 29 2018

    The Well-Balanced Student, with Mary Hofstedt, Ed.M., Community Education Director, Challenge Success

2017-2018 Speaker Series

  • Adolescent Depression

    Adolescent Depression & its Signs

    FEBRUARY 5, 2018

    With Dr. Eva Ilhe, Assoc Director of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at UCSF and SF General

  • Gingerbread Person

    Gender Identity Today

    DECEMBER 11, 2017

    A Panel with Gender Spectrum, Dr. Ilana Scherer, UCSF and Moderator Lyndsey Schlax

  • Shafia Zaloom

    Shafia Zaloom

    OCTOBER 30,2017

    Teen Sex Ed for Parents

2016-2017 Speaker Series

  • Vaping Teens

    Danielle Ramo

    FEBRUARY 6, 2017

    Marijuana and Beyond: Teen Drug Use in 2017

  • Dr. Laura Kastner

    NOVEMBER 7, 2016

    Anxiety Management in the Launching Years

  • Nancy Jo Sales

    Nancy Jo Sales

    SEPTEMBER 26, 2016

    Social Media and the Exposed Lives of Teenagers

SPEAKER EVENTS IN PRIOR YEARS

2015-2016

1 – Teen Sexism – Campbell Leaper, PhD
2 – How to Raise an Independent Adult – Julie Lythcott-Haims
3 – Marijuana and Teens in 2016 – Danielle Ramo, PhD

2014-2015

1 – Brainstorm: The Power and Purpose of the Teenage Brain – Dr. Dan Siegel
2 – How to Tame your Teen by Taming Yourself FirstAnn Arora and Wynn Burkett
3 – Under Pressure – Helping your Teen Reduce Stress and Build ResilienceLisa Madoff

2013-2014

1 – The Neurotic Parent’s Guide to College AdmissionsJ.D. Rothman
2 – Top Dog: The Science of Winning And LosingPo Bronson
3 – Being the Rare Adult Teens Listen ToJeff Leiken

2012-2013

1 – Teen Brain: Understanding How Drug and Alcohol Affect TeensDr. Abby Medcalf
2 – Powerful Non-Defensive CommunicationSharon Strand Ellison
3 – What Does Good Mental Health Look Like in TeensMichael Simon

2011-2012

1 – Parenting for Mature Choices -John McKinnon
2 – Facebook for ParentsLinda Fogg Phillips
3 – Communication: staying closePatty Wipfler

2010-2011

1 – Sex & Risk-Taking – Lynn Ponton
2- Non-defensive Communication – Sharon Strand Ellison
3 – Learned Optimism – Michael Simon

2009-2010

1- Parenting Strategies: Getting to Calm – Laura Kastner
2- Science & Practice of a Meaningful Life – Dacher Keltner
3- Drugs/Substances – Marsha Rosenbaum

2008-2009

1 – Drugs: Meth Addiction – David Sheff
2 – Success: Developing a Broader Vision – Denise Pope
3 – Technology: 24/7 Digital World – Linda Burch

2007-2008

1 – Brain: Reaching for Autonomy – Robert Sylwester
2 – College Admissions – Lloyd Thacker
3 – Positive Body Image – Elizabeth Scott

2006-2007

1 – Sex Lives of Teens – Lynn Ponton
2 – Communication: Non-Defensive – Sharon Ellison
3 – Price of Privilege – Madeline Levine
4 – College: Transition to… – Jane McClure

2005-2006

1 – Parenting Skills – Kyra Bobinet
2 – Drugs-Darryl Inaba
3 – Teen fascination w/ the Dark Side – Shai Lavie

2004-2005

1 – Brain Development- Wilkie Wilson
2 – Drugs-Meredith Maran
3 – Parenting Strategies – Mike Riera