Common Ground Speaker Series: Raising Kids in a World We Didn't Grow Up In

Join internationally recognized author and educator Rosalind Wiseman for an engaging evening on the "invisible operating systems" — the patterns we all learned long ago — that shaped how we communicate with the young people in our lives. Through humor, real-world stories, and practical strategies drawn from decades of work with students, educators, and families, Raising Kids in a World We Didn’t Grow Up In - How to stay connected, hold boundaries, and become the adults our children need explores how parents can turn today's most common power struggles into moments of trust, connection, and growth. Recognize your own "invisible operating system" — the patterns you learned long ago — and how they shape the way you talk to your kids

​ABOUT THE SPEAKER:

​Rosalind Wiseman is a speaker, writer, advisor, and thought leader on leadership, culture, conflict, and young people, best known as the best-selling author of nine books including the New York Times bestsellers Queen Bees and Wannabes—the inspiration for the Mean Girls movie and musical franchise—and Masterminds & Wingmen. Most recently she contributed to David Yeager’s best-selling book 10 to 25: The New Science of Motivating Young peopler, which translates cutting-edge developmental science into practical strategies for adults who work with young people. A global thought leader, she equips communities to use the power of dignity to transform conflict and strengthen connection, and has been featured in major outlets including The New York Times, The Atlantic, The Washington Post, USA Today, and NPR, as well as speaking at venues such as South by Southwest, Microsoft, Google, and the Library of Congress.