Navigating a competitive academic environment is one of the biggest stressors for teens and their parents. Cynthia Muchnick, MA, author of The Parent Compass, provides guidance on what parents’ roles should be in supporting their students’ mental health as they traverse the maze of the adolescent years.  Muchnick will provide advice on fostering grit, strategies to help your teen approach life with intention, and effective ways to use technology in your home, all while preserving a trusting, positive relationship with your child.

Cynthia Clumeck Muchnick, MA, is a graduate of Stanford University and has been working in education for the past 25+ years as a former Assistant Director of College Admission, high school teacher, educational consultant, and author of five other education-related books.  She speaks professionally to parent, student, teacher, and business groups on topics such as study skills, the adolescent journey, college admission, and now the parent compass movement.

**Books will be available for sale at the event and signed by the author.