SPEAK event: Dr. John Medina presents "The Brains Behind Thriving"

Wendy Wong
SPEAK is excited to host Dr. John Medina, author of the New York Times bestseller "Brain Rules" and the national bestseller "Brain Rules for Baby," on Wednesday, October 27 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Dr. Medina is a developmental molecular biologist at the University of Washington whose research focuses on brain cells in the womb and what happens to those cells when a person develops a mental illness later in life. During his presentation, Dr. Medina will discuss the topic of resilience. Is there a "resilience gene, and if so, what factors cause that gene to turn on or off? He will also help parents/caregivers understand our role in "nurture" when it comes to supporting our children in developing resilience. Please register here. (*Note: This event will not be recorded.)
SPEAK will host Dr. John Medina, author of New York Times bestseller "Brain Rules" and the national bestseller "Brain Rules for Baby."  Dr. Medina is a developmental molecular biologist from the University of Washington.  Drawing from his latest research, he will speak to us about to foster resilience in our children at this stage of the pandemic.
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Cathedral School for Boys

Located in San Francisco, California, Cathedral School for Boys is an independent elementary school for boys in Kindergarten – Grade 8. Our mission is to provide an excellent education through intellectual inquiry and rigor that is centered in the Episcopal tradition and is respectful of and welcoming to people of all religious traditions and beliefs.