Who: Dr. Laurence Steinberg, author of Age of Opportunity: Lessons from the New Science of Adolescence.
What: Dr. Steinberg will discuss his groundbreaking new book in conversation with Susan Safipour, editor of Diablo magazine.
When: Monday, 15 September 2014 at 7 PM.
How much: This is a free event. Reservations are encouraged. Make yours by calling the shop at (925) 837-7337.
Where: Rakestraw Books.
Why you should care: A leading authority draws on new research to explain why the adolescent years are so developmentally crucial, and what we must do to raise happier, more successful kids. Adolescence now lasts longer than ever before. And as world-renowned expert on adolescent psychology Dr. Laurence Steinberg argues, this makes these years the key period in determining individuals' life outcomes, demanding that we change the way we parent, educate, and understand young people. Dr. Steinberg will be joined in conversation by Susan Safipour, editor of Diablo magazine and a longtime advocate for young people in our community. Please join us.