Author, Chris Balme, Guest Speaker to Bend

Description

In this talk, author and acclaimed educator Chris Balme shows how to tap into the positive potential of middle school. It begins with understanding what's going on inside the middle school brain. Balme introduces three key developmental needs for middle schoolers, offering practical tips to support them at each step of the way. Drawing on his experience as a middle school founder and principal, as well as the latest neuroscience, he offers a fresh and uplifting take on the transformative years of middle school. This talk is based on Balme's book, Finding the Magic in Middle School, which was published in 2022 and quickly became an Amazon bestseller for adolescent psychology. Renowned adolescent psychologist and author Madeline Levine called it "a must-read for anyone who has a tween or works with tweens." This evening community gathering is intended to support the wellbeing and growth of parents, adolescents, educators and mental health professionals. Cascades Academy and Seven Peaks Schools are providing generous sponsorship. Organized by Interconnected Diversity.