By: Abby Koenig, Davis Parent University
National bestselling author Ned Johnson speaks at Davis Parent University on Oct 30th, 7 PM
As a parent, do you often wish you could have a do-over for a conversation with your kid that went south? And do you also often wish you could get your kids to open up more to you? If so, you’re not alone!
Communicating effectively with our kids – communicating in general – is hard.
And thanks to the pandemic, the ubiquity of screens, and other cultural pressures, parent-child relationships are often more complicated today than they were when we were growing up. The good news though is that effective communication can be nurtured, learned, and then passed on to your kids.
To learn strategies for communicating more effectively with your kids, mark your calendar for Wednesday, October 30th, 7 PM at the Brunelle Theater, and join Davis Parent University (DPU) in an evening with Ned Johnson, national bestselling co-author of What Do You Say? How to Talk with Kids to Build Motivation, Stress Tolerance, and a Happy Home.
Ned will share:
- How to communicate with our kids to deepen the parent-child connection and build skills, resilience and motivation
- How and why to be a non-anxious presence in your family
- How to navigate hard conversations about homework, bedtime, screentime, and more
- How to help kids conquer their fears and anxieties and pursue activities that bring joy and happiness
- How to become trusted allies to our kids and promote their autonomy
This event will be moderated by Pamela Wu, Director of News and Media Relations for UC Davis Health, from 7-8:30 PM followed by an author meet and greet. We hope to see you at Brunelle Theater, 315 W. 14th St, Davis. Tickets are FREE, but space is limited, so please reserve your tickets today at davisparentuniversity.com.
