Bridging the delicate yet essential bridge between parent, teacher, and student, parenting expert, psychologist, international speaker, and bestselling author Michael Thompson, PhD (pictured), visited Marymount School of Santa Barbara earlier this week with wise words, heartfelt humor, and years of experience to help all parties forge a solid path to child success and happiness.
“Michael Thompson is the best in the U.S. on understanding dynamics between kids, parents, and teachers,” Head of School Andrew Wooden said. “Marymount is a school that prides itself on healthy and honest communication among students, teachers, and parents, so it was important to bring in the best to ensure that we are at the top of our game.”
Dr. Thompson began the day with a session for parents, which was open to all members of the community. Visitors filled their minds with helpful advice for how to best support their child’s education. Dr. Thompson explained that school is not a competition, and parents need to be on the sidelines, encouraging their child’s growth mindset.