Wendy Mogel

Wendy Mogel, PhD, is a practicing social-clinical psychologist, international public speaker, and author of "The Blessing of a Skinned Knee" and "The Blessing of a B Minus." She serves on the scientific advisory board of Parents Magazine and is frequently invited by national and international media to weigh in on issues of the day—from talking to kids about death to embracing the chaos of messy rooms. Her mission is the protection and promotion of self-reliance, resilience, accountability and exuberance in children. Dr. Mogel's new book, "Voice Lessons for Parents: What to Say, How to Say It, and When to Listen," is available for pre-order now. In it she offers guidance for communicating with children across the expanse of childhood and adolescence and explains the most effective ways to talk about your child to teachers, coaches, nannies and caretakers, grandparents, partners and…your ex. Visit www.wendymogel.com for a full biography, to see her upcoming lecture schedule and to follow her on Twitter.