David Walsh, Ph.D.
President, National Institute on Media and the Family
David
Walsh, Ph.D. has emerged as one of the world's leading
authorities on parenting and the impact of media on children's
health and development. He spent 10 years teaching and
coaching high school students before joining Fairview
Health Services in Minneapolis to develop and direct innovative
counseling programs for youth and families. In 1995, he
founded the internationally renowned National Institute
on Media and the Family. As president, Dr. Walsh spearheads
the Institute's efforts to provide parents, teachers,
and other concerned adults information about media through
education, research, and advocacy.
Dr. Walsh
has presented workshops to parents, educators, and other
professionals throughout the world. A consultant to the
World Health Organization and the Ministry of Education
of Japan, he has testified before congressional committees
on numerous occasions. Dr. Walsh presents workshops that
blend humor, warmth, scientific substance, and practical
advice.
Author
of nine books, including the national best seller Why
Do They Act That Way? A Survival Guide to the Adolescent
Brain for You and Your Teen. In January 2007, he released
his latest book, No: Why Kids - of All Ages - Need
to Hear It and Ways Parents Can Say It. The book serves
as the focal point of the Say Yes to No campaign which
teaches parents and educators how to instill self-discipline
in America's children and ensure our kids our successful
in school and life.
Dr. Walsh
has authored columns on numerous topics, including Internet
addiction and the dangers of MySpace.com. His columns
have appeared in newspapers across the country, including
the Washington Post and the San Jose Mercury
News.
A frequent
guest on national radio and television, Dr. Walsh has
appeared on NBC's Today Show, Good Morning America,
The CBS Early Show, The News Hour with Jim Lehrer,
Dateline NBC, ABC's 20/20, National Public
Radio's All Things Considered and Morning Edition,
and has been featured on three nationally broadcast PBS
specials. He has been the recipient of numerous awards
including the Council on Family Relation's Friend of
the Family Award.
Dr. Walsh
is on the faculty of the University of Minnesota, and
has published many articles in the professional and general
press. He is active in many professional associations
and is a licensed psychologist in the State of Minnesota.
Dr. Walsh is a lifetime member of the Parent Teacher Association
in Minnesota, Ohio, Utah and Washington.
He received
his B.A. degree from Mt. Carmel College, his M.A. degree
from the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, and his
Ph.D. in educational psychology from the University of
Minnesota. He and his wife Monica live in Minneapolis
and have three adult children-Dan, Brian, and Erin.
Comments
and Evaluations
"Dr.
Walsh made a compelling presentation-one of the best we've
ever had at our annual meeting."
- John F. Eisberg
Senior Partner
Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi, L.L.P.
"Our
business leaders were taking notes on David's eye-opening
revelations as he was one of our most interesting and
dynamic series speakers! We will definitely invite him
back!"
- Barbara Obershaw
President
Burnsville, MN Chamber of Commerce
"We've
had people calling asking when we are going to bring him
back!"
- Jamie Langlois
3M
"Dr.
Walsh had our entire group of managers talking for weeks
after his presentation."
- Gary Strong
Chief Information Officer
Fairview Health Services
"Just
when you think Dr. Walsh has covered all the ground possible,
he comes through with more information that connects with
a wide range of audiences."
- Mary Harp- Jirschele
Vice President, Communications
AAL
"David
combined the humor of Bill Cosby with the teaching wisdom
of Socrates to keep our teaching staff spellbound for
five hours. He was a marvelous inspiration to all of us.
Rarely has a particular individual been able to incite
a feeling of warmth and understanding and so generously
offered a personal experience and knowledge as guidance
to our staff. The 1200 staff members working in the public
schools in Somerville, Massachusetts consider it a great
opportunity to have worked with Dr. David Walsh."
- Dr. Albert F. Argenziano
Superintendent, Somerville, MA
"In
my thirty-seven years of attending workshops, this is
the best I have ever been to."
"Absolutely
wonderful. Maybe the best workshop that I've ever attended."
"Fantastic!"
"Powerful
presentation! Could have listened to Dr. Dave all day."
"Absolutely
outstanding! Only wish we had more time."
"WOW!
This was incredible. I could have listened to him for
a whole day. Bring him back. EXCELLENT!"
"We
want more of what Dr. Walsh can offer - GREAT!"
