# 📚 Book Club 📖

PARENTING TOGETHER

## Book Club Series

Dive into meaningful discussions led by Marriage and Family Therapist **Maskit Ronen** about the complexities of raising adolescents, all within a supportive, understanding community. Be part of our first book club series and choose between two insightful reads to start your journey.

[Learn more about Maskit](/content/book-club/modal/maskit/index.html)

## Books

**Maskit Ronen**  
**Oct 15, 5PM PST/8PM EST**

###### The Teenage Brain: A Neuroscientist's Survival Guide to Raising Adolescents and Young Adults  
By Frances E. Jensen (2018) – Discover the latest neuroscience research that reveals how the teenage brain works and how you can better connect with your child during these crucial years.

**Starting date:** October 15th  
**Sessions:** October 15th, Oct 29th, Nov 12th, Nov 26th, Dec 10th  
**Time:** 5 PM PST/8 PM EST

[Buy Book](https://www.amazon.com/Teenage-Brain-Neuroscientists-Survival-Adolescents/dp/0062067842/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=)  
[Buy Audiobook](https://www.amazon.com/The-Teenage-Brain-audiobook/dp/B00SZAJPC6/ref=tmm_aud_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=)

**Maskit Ronen**  
**Oct 22, 5PM PST/8PM EST**

###### Parenting the New Teen in the Age of Anxiety: A Complete Guide to Your Child's Stressed, Depressed, Expanded, Amazing Adolescence  
By Dr. John Duffy (2019) – Learn practical strategies for navigating the complexities of parenting in today's fast-paced, anxiety-filled world.

**Starting date:** October 22nd  
**Sessions:** October 22nd, Nov 5th, Nov 19th, Dec 3rd, Dec 17th  
**Time:** 5 PM PST/8 PM EST

[Buy Book](https://www.amazon.com/Parenting-New-Teen-Age-Anxiety/dp/1642500496)  
[Buy Audiobook](https://www.amazon.com/Parenting-New-Teen-Age-Anxiety/dp/B07X2T28M5)

## Live sessions  
Our live sessions engage in small group discussions and peer feedback. Each session is designed to be enjoyable and interactive, allowing parents to connect and learn alongside others from across the country.

## About Sora Schools  
Sora is the most innovative online school in the world, leading the transition to real-world, project-based, mastery-based learning for students in grades 6 through 12.

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## About Maskit Ronen, MFT

With extensive experience as a middle and high school educator, I have transitioned into my role as a psychotherapist and parent educator with a strong foundation. My passion lies in supporting teenagers and their parents as they navigate challenges, enhance well-being, and strengthen their connections.

Adolescents and young adults benefit from support in identifying their strengths and needs. Our work together may include developing relational and communication skills, improving executive functions, implementing strategies for stress reduction, and more.

Formal Education:

- M.S. in Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT), Long Island University
- M.S. in Science Education, City University of New York
- B.Sc. in Environmental Biology, Columbia University
- Graduate Certificate in Mind, Brain, and Teaching (MBT), Johns Hopkins University

# Priority Admissions Ends July 24!  
Apply now to secure your spot! Rolling admissions after, as space permits.