FEBRUARY PTSA MEETING SPEAKER

At the Wednesday, February 1 PTSA meeting, the speaker will be Jenifer Marshall Lippincott. She is the author of 7 Things your Teen Won't Tell You (And How To Talk About Them Anyway), "Every teenager keeps secrets. And every parent worries that those secrets could lead to dangerous or risky behavior. In this clear-eyed guide to keeping pace, and peace, with teens today, authors Lippincott and Deutsch - one an educator, the other a psychologist, both parents - offer a deceptively simple plan to break down those barriers based on three clear rules: Teens need to stay safe, show respect, and keep in touch. The key? Keep the conversation going. How? By understanding there are things in adolescent life that, like acne and attitude, are part of the landscape" www.7thingsyourteen.com