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WALK-INS ARE WELCOME! (Ticket reservations closed as of 3 PM on 10/30.)
With research-backed guidance, relatable scenarios, and instructive dialogues, Ned will discuss:
- How to communicate with our kids to deepen the parent-child connection and build skills, resilience and motivation
- How and why to be a non-anxious presence in your family
- How to have hard conversations about homework, bedtime, screen time and more
- How to help kids conquer their fears and anxieties and pursue activities that bring joy and happiness
- How to become trusted allies to our kids and promote their autonomy
Pamela Wu, Director of News and Media Relations for UC Davis Health, will moderate the event, which will include a 50 minute presentation by Ned, followed by a 30 minute Q&A and then a book signing.
Ned Johnson is president and tutor-geek of PrepMatters, an educational company providing academic tutoring and standardized test preparation. A battle-tested veteran of test prep, stress regulation and student performance, Ned has spent nearly 50,000 one-on-one hours helping students conquer an alphabet of standardized tests, learn to manage their anxiety, and develop their own motivation to succeed.
With Dr. William Stixrud, Ned is co-author of "What Do You Say? How to Talk with Kids to Build Motivation, Stress Tolerance, and a Happy Home," and "The Self-Driven Child: The Science and Sense of Giving Your Kids More Control Over Their Lives." He is the host of the "The Self-Driven Child" podcast, and his work has been featured in The New York Times, Washington Post, Guardian, Wall Street Journal, US News, and Seventeen among others.
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LocationThe Brunelle Theatre (View)
315 W. 14th Street
Davis, CA 95616
United States
Categories
| Minimum Age: 18 |
| Kid Friendly: No |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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