Parents & Teens: Learn How to Build Independence, Resilience & Stronger
Connections. Join the Safe Community Coalition on Monday, November 16, 2026,
7–8:30 p.m. at The Alden Theatre for an evening with New York Times bestselling
author and educator Jessica Lahey. Author of The Gift of Failure and The Addiction
Inoculation, Jessica will share practical, research-backed strategies for helping teens
build resilience and independence while navigating anxiety, substance use, gambling,
and other challenges. Tickets: $20 adults | $15 students (appropriate for grades
7–12) in advance; $25 at the door. Made possible by a generous grant from the
McLean Community Foundation. Register today to save your seat!
Engaged, Competent & Fulfilled: Raising Empowered Kids in a Culture of Anxiety
