Erin Walsh

Erin Walsh is a parent, speaker, author and co-founder of Spark & Stitch Institute. She has worked with communities across the country who want to better understand child and adolescent development and cut through conflicting information about kids and technology. In addition to writing articles for several publications including Psychology Today, her work has been featured in the Washington Post, Parents, and Yahoo News. She co-authored the Tenth Anniversary Edition of the national bestseller Why Do They Act That Way? A Survival Guide to the Adolescent Brain for You and Your Teen. Her signature down-to-earth approach and sense of humor helps families and educators engage in complicated topics and leave feeling capable and motivated. She has consulted with schools, school districts, parent groups and other youth serving organizations throughout the United States and Canada on issues related to digital media, parenting, and social emotional development. You can follow her work at Spark & Stitch Institute.