“Erin Walsh is a fantastic guest speaker and I recommend her without reservation. She knows her content and delivers it convincingly and tactfully. Her style is dynamic and methodical. The audience found her to be highly engaging. We could have listened to Erin all day! If you are considering her for your events I have full confidence that you will be as pleased as I am.”
– Adam Seaman, Director, Youth Philanthropy Initiative
It’s Complicated: Kids, Social Media, and Mental Health
The majority of young people report that social media helps them feel more connected to friends and provides critical support during challenging times. Yet young people today also report being more stressed and anxious than ever. So what is the relationship between screen time and mental health? In this interactive and energizing presentation, Erin Walsh cuts through conflicting messages to explain how technology is impacting mental health. As opposed to framing tech as “good” or “bad,” Erin will review the research and identify key strategies for digital wellbeing.
From Apps to Laps: Screen Time in Early Childhood
The youngest among us are no strangers to digital technology. Yet families are getting conflicting advice about the impact of these technologies– on one hand companies promise that media can boost their children’s intelligence while on the other America’s pediatricians urge parents to limit screen time in the early years. In this workshop, Erin explores the latest research on the power and impact of screen time in early childhood and shares the ingredients that young children need to thrive in a world dominated by screens.
Why Do They Act That Way? A Compassionate Guide to the Teenage Brain
Based on the best-selling book, Erin explains exactly what happens to the adolescent brain on the path from childhood into adulthood. Revealing the latest scientific findings in easy-to-understand terms, our guest speakers show why moodiness, risk-taking, and miscommunication are so common – all are linked to physical changes and growth in the adolescent brain. Using this information, you will learn three ingredients for working with or parenting adolescents in ways that build on their strengths and gives them the support they need to grow into capable and caring adults.
iBrain: Learning in an Age of Distractions
Learn more about the distraction economy, the seeking brain, and practical strategies for building focus as students shift their attention between homework, YouTube, texting, and each other.
Courage Wins: Conflict and Cruelty Online
Learn how to distinguish between cyberbullying behaviors and typical peer conflict and why this distinction matters. Help kids disrupt cruelty and practice emotional courage.
From Control to Connection
It’s tempting to handle screen time with an ever-growing list of “places you shouldn’t go and things you shouldn’t do.” This workshop invites you to consider a relationship-based approach to screen time challenges that young people need.
The Many Faces of Stress
Children often express stress through challenging behaviors. Learn more about what stress looks like in kids and teens and ways to respond that build your family’s resilience instead of eroding it.
The Science of Motivation
Understanding the science of motivation can help us keep our eyes on how to nurture it in our kids – not just for the sake of getting more done but for everyone’s mental health and wellbeing.
Boundaries Without Battles
Learn more about why kids and teens need boundaries and how to be both flexible and firm when your kids need it most. Learn how to clarify your limits and follow through with consistency and care.
We don’t believe in a one size fits all approach. From conference keynotes to online workshops, we will tailor the topic and format to fit your audience.
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“Erin Walsh is a very skilled speaker, I felt entertained, was never bored, and learned a ton.”
“As an Employee Resource Group leader I would highly recommend Erin and the Spark and Stitch Institute as a resource for supporting caregiver employees. Erin was incredibly engaging and empathetic in her sessions while rooting all of her work in science. Our community valued hearing the research backed findings to help support what’s happening at home. In this odd time of 2020 Erin brought everyone some sense of calm and understanding.”
Haley, Athena Health
What audiences say:
“As an Employee Resource Group leader I would highly recommend Erin and the Spark and Stitch Institute as a resource for supporting caregiver employees. Erin was incredibly engaging and empathetic in her sessions while rooting all of her work in science. Our community valued hearing the research backed findings to help support what’s happening at home. In this odd time of 2020 Erin brought everyone some sense of calm and understanding.”
Haley, Athena Health
“Erin Walsh was a VERY skilled speaker, I felt entertained, was never bored, and learned a lot.”
– Participant in day-long training
“Erin Walsh is a fantastic guest speaker and I recommend her without reservation. She knows her content and delivers it convincingly and tactfully. Her style is dynamic and methodical. The audience found her to be highly engaging. If you are considering Erin for your events I have full confidence that you will be as pleased as I am.”
– Adam Seaman, Director, Youth Philanthropy Initiative
“Erin Walsh presented information about adolescent brain development and the effects of media on our children. As a behavioral pediatrician, I found her presentation to be incredibly informative and well delivered, making complex and difficult information palatable and understandable. All of our parents were completely engaged during her lecture and found it very impactful for them as to how they would approach parenting their teens in this time of technologically-driven culture. We (parents) are still talking about her presentation. “
– Dr. Timothy Johanson
“Cargill brings in many speakers to talk to employees about important issues. Erin Walsh ranks with the best. She delivered great information and practical advice in an engaging style. Not many speakers can connect with the audience and leave them wondering where the time went!”
– Keith Tvedten, Cargill Human Resources
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