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Free Parent Education Speaker Series at Turning Point School
Renowned speakers to address topics of bullying, parenting, and navigating the childhood years
Two national bestselling authors will be appearing this month at Culver City’s Turning Point School as part of the school’s 2014-15 Parent Education Series.
Emily Bazelon
Wednesday, October 8 • 8:30 - 10:00 am
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- Ms. Bazelon is the author of the national bestseller, Sticks and Stones: Defeating the Culture of Bullying and Rediscovering the Power of Character and Empathy. She also is a Senior Editor at Slate, and a contributing writer for the New York Times Magazine. She has also appeared on The Colbert Report, PBS Newshour, Morning Joe, Fresh Air, Morning Edition and All Things Considered.
Dr. Michael Thompson
Monday, October 27 • 3:30 - 5:00 pm
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- Dr. Thompson is a renowned author, clinical psychologist, school consultant, and international speaker on the subjects of children, schools, and parenting. He is the author of New York Times bestseller Raising Cain: Protecting the Emotional Life of Boys.
The series is free and open to the public. RSVP is required at www.turningpointschool.org/speakerseries or by contacting Samantha Briggs at sbriggs@turningpointschool.org or 310-841-2505 X129.
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Turning Point School is a private, independent, coeducational day school in Culver City, CA enrolling students in Primary (2 years, 9 months) to Level 8. A nonprofit, nonsectarian institution, Turning Point School is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and the California Association of Independent Schools. Turning Point School is also a proud member of the Council of International Schools.
