Melinda Wenner Moyer
Raising Terrific Kids in Terrifying Times: The Strengths to Survive and Thrive
Virtual Event
Program Takeaways:
Listen more than you lecture.
When children feel truly heard, they become more open-minded, reflective, and willing to communicate. Listening builds trust, confidence, humility, and stronger parent-child relationships.
Psychological safety helps kids think more clearly.
When kids feel safe expressing themselves without fear of punishment or dismissal, they are better able to reflect, consider other perspectives, and stay open to guidance.
Prepare more than you protect.
Parents cannot remove every difficulty from a child’s life, nor should they. Kids build resilience, coping skills, and confidence by facing manageable discomfort, making mistakes, and learning how to recover.
Comfort more than you chide.
Validating feelings does not mean approving harmful behavior. Children need adults who can acknowledge emotions, offer comfort, and still hold clear boundaries around behavior.
Mistakes are growth opportunities—for both kids and adults.
When parents model accountability, repair, and humility after making mistakes, children learn that imperfection is normal and that growth comes through reflection, problem-solving, and reconnection.
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In an era defined by uncertainty, digital overload, and rising anxiety, parents and caregivers are more concerned than ever about preparing children for an increasingly complex world. Attendees will learn how to nurture three essential strengths in children: coping skills, connection habits, and cultivation strategies. Moyer will explain how these core attributes empower children to set boundaries, take responsibility for their actions, and build healthy, meaningful relationships.
Moyer will detail a practical and research-backed roadmap for raising kids who are emotionally resilient, ethically grounded, and equipped to thrive—even amid today’s most daunting challenges. With actionable tools and a reassuring tone, this session will help parents raise courageous, compassionate kids ready to meet the moment.
Moyer is a contributing editor at Scientific American, and a regular contributor to The New York Times. She is the author of the widely praised “How to Raise Kids Who Aren’t A@#$%&!” and her latest release is “Hello Cruel World!: Science-Based Strategies for Raising Terrific Kids in Terrifying Times.”
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