Melinda Wenner Moyer

From bedtime battles to the hardest conversations — racism, death, sexuality, identity, and today’s cultural flashpoints — parents often don’t know what to say, when to say it, or how to say it. This session draws on developmental psychology and effective communication science to give adults a framework for approaching any topic with clarity, sensitivity, and confidence. You’ll learn how to create environments where kids feel heard — and where meaningful conversations shape character and understanding.

Thought-Provoking Questions:

1. What are the building blocks of a conversation that really lands with a child or teen?
2. How can parents talk about tough issues without shutting kids down — or overloading them?

What This Session Delivers:

1. Practical, science-backed techniques for starting and structuring difficult conversations.
2. Tools to help kids become thoughtful, articulate, and emotionally intelligent communicators.
3. Methods for turning everyday moments into developmental conversations.