Welcome everyone and thank you for joining The Parenting Well Podcast for a live conversation with Rosalind Wiseman. My name is Dr. Shelly Mahon and I’ll be your host today.  Rosalind is the best-selling author of nine books, including the New York Times bestsellers Queen Bees and Wannabes—the inspiration for the Movie and Musical, Mean Girls. She also wrote Masterminds & Wingmen, which was named Best Parenting Book by Books for a Better Life. Currently, she serves as a senior leadership consultant at the US State Department’s Office for Overseas Schools which serves over 195 schools throughout the world. She has been interviewed, profiled, in or written for The New York Times, The London Times, Atlantic, the Chicago Tribune,The Washington Post, USA Today, NPR affiliates throughout the country and many others.  In this podcast, we talk about: Rosalind's presentation at PEN’s kickoff of their Human Kindness Initiative. Creating a Culture of Dignity: giving voice to young people’s experiences and supporting educators so they can better understand how the social and emotional complexities of adolescence impact young people’s academic engagement, social competency, and well-being. The current landscape for young people: Unique challenges and how adults can show up for them. The difference between dignity and respect, and why understanding this is essential for having a good relationship with the young people. Concrete strategies that support young people in developing resilience. Fostering good communication. How adults can best show up for the young people in their lives. PEN’s mission is to support parents in raising healthy, happy humans. This year’s  Human Kindness Initiative is supported by an ARPA grant from Boulder County. Please check out our calendar and get yourself registered for the programs and workshops PEN has planned throughout the year.