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Cynthia Muchnick and Jenn Curtis
Authors of The Parent Compass: Navigating Your Teen’s Wellness and Academic Journey in Today's Competitive World
Parenting in this pressure-laden and uncertain era can feel daunting. Parents want their kids to succeed but there is no singular definition of success. Even well-intentioned parents sometimes behave badly and over-manage their teen’s schedules and academic life—creating more pressure and stress, and potentially damaging their relationship with their child.
Enter The Parent Compass—written by two experts in the fields of college admissions, education, and parenting. More than just a book, Parent Compass is a movement that provides guidance for parents on how to best support their teen’s mental health as they navigate the maze of their adolescent years. Authors Cynthia Muchnick and Jenn Curtis have worked with families for decades to empower students to realize their academic and personal goals through self-advocacy, grit, resilience, and intention.
Cynthia Muchnick has worked in education for over 25 years as a college admissions officer, high school teacher, educational consultant, and author of several education-related books. Jenn Curtis is an educational consultant and owner or FutureWise Consulting, where she has counseled hundreds of students on every aspect of the college admission process. Together and separately, Cynthia and Jenn speak frequently to parent organizations, schools, and businesses.
Speaking Topics
- Keeping the Parent-Child Relationship Intact During the Adolescent Years
- Navigating the College Application Process in Harmony with Your Teen and Knowing Your Role as a Parent
- Tackling Technology with Intention, Not In Tension
- You Had Your Turn: How to Listen and Let Your Kid Be the Guide
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Meet Cynthia Muchnick and Jenn Curtis
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San Francisco, CA and Los Angeles, CA
Quotes
Launching into the teen years without this book in your hands is like taking to the sea in a boat with no rudder.
- Kelly Corrigan, New York Times Bestselling Author of Tell Me More
The Parent Compass offers counsel that is wise, calm, comprehensive, and most important of all, well-informed. These are experts you can trust.
- William Deresiewicz, New York Times Bestselling Author of Excellent Sheep: The Miseducation of the American Elite and the Way to a Meaningful Life
Superbly researched with anecdotes that bring parent etiquette to life -- a phrase that I just love! Fair warning, expect to have your hands metaphorically "slapped" now and again as it is a necessary part of learning how to best support our teens. Fortunately, this is done in kindness with the insights of how to do better for the overall well-being of your teenager. Follow their advice and you will have a healthy teenager; better yet, ten years from now you'll have a healthy and contributing young adult.
- Dr. Mike Riera, author of Staying Connected to Your Teenager, and Head of School, Brentwood School
