Speaker Series: Catherine Steiner-Adair

Our Boston private school will host Dr. Catherine Steiner-Adair on Wednesday, January 13 for a talk on her best-selling book, "The Big Disconnect."

Speaker Series: Catherine Steiner-Adair Learn more about our next Speaker Series event on January 13, featuring clinical psychologist Catherine Steiner-Adair speaking about young people and technology.

Our Boston private school will host Dr. Catherine Steiner-Adair on Wednesday, January 13 for a talk on her best-selling book, "The Big Disconnect."

The author of the award-winner book, "The Big Disconnect: Protecting Childhood and Family Relationships in the Digital Age," Dr. Steiner-Adair examines how technology and media change how children learn and grow, and helps parents reap the benefits of technology while reducing any risks it may pose.

Dr. Steiner-Adair is recognized internationally for her work identifying digital age challenges for parents and eduactors, and works to strengthen children's social and emotional development to help them grow to be responsible and capable young adults.

Dr. Steiner-Adair will speak at the British International School of Boston on Wednesday, January 13 at 7 p.m., sharing her expertise with our community. Members are the public are invited to attend this FREE event.

Please RSVP if you are planning to attend so we know how many attendees to expect. Click here to RSVP.

To learn more about our 2015-2016 Speaker Series, visit our Events page.

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