Rosalind Wiseman: The Adults Our Children Need, Creating a Culture of Dignity

You know the moment: the silent car ride home when the only answer you get is "I'm good." Or your child tells you about a conflict with a friend and dismisses every piece of advice you offer. This talk gives parents and educators the tools to break through those moments, not by working harder at the same techniques, but by understanding the patterns underneath them.
You'll learn to identify your own invisible operating system, the habits and assumptions you absorbed growing up that shape how you communicate with your kids now. You'll also get the current research on how young people see their relationships with adults, what motivates them in and out of school, and why they so often shut adults out exactly when they need them most.
Key Takeaways:
Identify your own invisible operating system and how it shapes the way you communicate with your child
Understand how young people view social dynamics, social media, and AI, and what actually motivates them
Recognize the common, well-meaning phrases that shut down conversation instead of opening it
Replace communication breakdowns with guiding principles you can use immediately
Align with the other adults in your child's life so everyone is working from the same playbook
Rosalind Wiseman is an American author and public speaker. She is best known for her books Mean Girls and Queen Bees and Wannabes.