Discussion Points
- Is it okay to tell your kids they are special?
- What is the so-called Narcissism Epidemic?
- How do you foster healthy self-esteem in kids?
- What mistakes do parents make fostering kids' self-esteem?
Guests
W. Keith Campbell, associate professor of psychology at the University of Georgia, is the author of more than 70 scientific publications and co-author of the book The Narcissism Epidemic: Living in the Age of Entitlement. He also wrote the book When You Love a Man Who Loves Himself: How to Deal with a One-way Relationship (Sourcebooks, 2005). He has published over 30 journal articles and chapters on narcissism. Accounts of his research have appeared in many news outlets including USA Today, Newsweek and The Washington Post. He has been featured on Fox News’ The Big Story and made numerous radio appearances. He holds a B.A. from the University of California at Berkeley, an M.A. from San Diego State University, and a Ph.D. from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He lives in Athens, Georgia, with his wife and daughters.
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Dr. Chaya Kulkarni is currently the Director, Infant Mental Health Promotion (IMP), Hospital for Sick Children Toronto. Infant Mental Health Promotion is a coalition of individuals and professional agencies dedicated to promoting optimal mental health outcomes for infants in the first three years of life. Dr. Kulkarni provides leadership to research, professional education and public awareness activities at IMP. In addition to her work at IMP, Chaya Kulkarni is a Parent and Professional Education Expert with Invest in Kids. Until recently, she was Vice President, Professional Education, and led the development and implementation of curricula and materials to support professionals working with families of young children. Dr. Kulkarni has also served as the Senior Policy Analyst and Researcher for the Office of the Official Opposition at Queen’s Park where she was able to influence and inform practices surrounding early childhood care and education. She has also worked directly with children and families in the childcare sector. Dr. Kulkarni has lectured with Ryerson University and the Canadian Mothercraft Society, an organization that provides educational and support programs for mothers and their children. She is an effective and fervent facilitator for numerous training seminars and has served on a variety of boards and associations in the children’s services sector. Dr. Kulkarni also sits on the selection committee for the Prime Minister’s Awards for Teaching Excellence. Dr. Kulkarni received her B.A.A. from Ryerson University and attained her Masters and Doctorate in Education from the University of Toronto.
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Lorna Blumen is an educational consultant and trainer with the Parent Education Network and CCI Design in Toronto. She is a bullying prevention specialist, and runs workshops on bullying prevention for elementary and middle school children. She also runs workshops that focus on self-esteem and respect for girls ages 10-18. Her other areas are conflict resolution, positive discipline, emotional intelligence for kids, and stress survival strategies for parents. She has appeared as a parenting expert on Canadian TV and radio programs, at international conferences, and has contributed to articles in national magazines on topics of interest to parents and teachers.
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