Dr. Wendy Mogel is an internationally known clinical psychologist and author of the New York Times bestselling parenting book, The Blessing of a Skinned Knee.
Her new book, The Blessing of a B Minus, will be released by Scribner on October 12, 2010.
A popular keynote speaker, she lectures widely at conferences, religious organizations and schools.
Dr. Mogel will give a speech at the Mittleman JCC, in Portland Oregon, sponsored by ParentMap. She will discuss how parents can meet the challenge of raising self-reliant, optimistic children, in a nervous world. The lecture will be followed by a book signing, where participants may purchase a signed copy of The Blessing of a Skinned Knee, if they would like.
This event is open to the public.
Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door and can be purchased through ParentMap’s website.