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!"
