Eye rolling. Moodiness. W
andering attention. And of course, the drama. Teens can be hard to parent. The good news: It’s not you. It’s not them. It’s their brains. In this humorous, enlightening and entertaining presentation, neuroscientist Dr. John Medina explores the factors that drive teen behavior and affect both achievement and engagement. Why do smart teens make dumb decisions? Focusing on the developing teenage brain, this lecture discusses the cognitive neuroscience behind executive function, which is the greatest predictor of academic success. We will examine executive function, and the importance of “Brain Rules” such as exercise and sleep to learn how the brain really works so parents can assist in the healthy functioning of teens (and themselves).
Through the use of Medina’s fascinating stories, all will benefit from the trans-formative ideas and practical information to optimize the human brain and get the most out of it. Dr. Medina is the author of ten books including “Attack of the Teenage Brain: Understanding and Supporting the Weird and Wonderful Adolescent Learner”, “Brain Rules for Baby :How to Raise a Smart and Happy Child from Zero to Five” and the bestseller, “Brain Rules: 12 Principles for Surviving at Work, Home and School” which has been celebrated as the standard on maximizing peak brain performance.
Also on Wednesday, Oct. 17 the Glenbard Parent Series will host a Health Expo from 6:15 p.m.to 7:00 p.m. at Glenbard North. Arrive early and receive free heath assessments, tastes of healthy food and giveaways from over 20 organizations. Flu Shots will be available for a reduced price of $25.00 and free for Medicare B and some insurance plans.
These free events are open to the public .
Continuing professional development units are available.
Dr. John Medina is a developmental molecular biologist focused on the genes involved in human brain development and the genetics of psychiatric disorders. He has spent most of his professional life as a private research consultant, working primarily in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries on research related to mental health. Medina is an affiliate Professor of Bioengineering at the University of Washington School of Medicine.
In 2004, Medina was appointed to the rank of affiliate scholar at the National Academy of Engineering. He has been named Outstanding Faculty of the Year at the College of Engineering at the University of Washington; the Merrill Dow/Continuing Medical Education National Teacher of the Year; and, twice, the Bioengineering Student Association Teacher of the Year. Medina has been a consultant to the Education Commission of the States and a regular speaker on the relationship between neurology and education. He also writes the “Molecules of the Mind” column for the Psychiatric Times.
Medina’s books include: Brain Rules (New York Times Bestseller), Brain Rules for Baby, Brain Rules for Aging Well, As the father of two boys, he has an interest in how the brain sciences might influence the way we teach our children and In addition to his research, consulting, and teaching, Medina speaks regularly to public officials, business and medical professionals, school boards, and nonprofit leaders. Medina lives in Seattle with his wife and two sons.
Health Expo 6:15p.m. to 7:00p.m.
Arrive early at Glenbard North High School, and receive free heath assessments and giveaways from over 20 organizations.
Printable Flyer for this event with Dr. John Medina here (pdf)
