Nicole Franks and Bella Patel will lead a parent book group to discuss The Parents We Mean to Be: How Well-Intentioned Adults Undermine Children’s Moral and Emotional Development by Richard Weissbourd.
We will discuss the book in 3 parts:
Tuesday, October 29, 8:30-9:15 am
Helping Children Manage Destructive Emotions
Promoting Happiness and Morality
The Real Danger in the Achievement Craze
Tuesday, January 28, 8:30-9:15 am
When Being Close to Children Backfires
Moral Adults: Moral Children
The Real Moral Power of Schools
Tuesday, April 29, 8:30-9:15 am
The Morally Mature Sports Parent
Cultivating Mature Idealism in Young People
Key Moral Strengths of Children Across Race and Culture
We hope that you will join the conversation even if you are unable to read the chapters for a discussion. Meetings will be in the Alumnae Room at Lyman Campus. Please RSVP to Michelle Ramirez at mRamirez@LaurelSchool.org.