Join UCLA’s Friends of the Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior and the Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital Board of Advisors for an Open Mind program featuring Melinda Wenner Moyer, an award-winning science journalist and author of Hello, Cruel World! - Science Based Strategies for Raising Terrific Kids in Terrifying Times. In this enlightening discussion, Melinda Wenner Moyer, alongside Dr. Robin Berman, Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and author of the best-selling book, Permission to Parent, will delve into critical insights and science-backed tools to equip children for the challenging and dynamic world they are poised to inherit.

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Melinda Wenner Moyer's latest book, Hello Cruel World, stems from in-depth interviews with parenting experts and researchers spanning diverse disciplines such as psychology, education, technology, and business. Through this collaborative effort, a wealth of surprising insights and practical strategies have emerged to empower children in navigating the complexities of the modern world. By offering coping mechanisms, fostering connections, and instilling essential life skills, Ms. Wenner Moyer aims to guide children in setting boundaries, taking accountability, nurturing healthy relationships, and more. The ultimate goal is to not only survive but to thrive, ensuring a brighter future for themselves and generations to come.

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Melinda Wenner Moyer is recognized for her impactful work at the crossroads of science and daily life, engaging with topics of scientific and societal significance. As a contributing editor at Scientific American and a regular contributor to The New York Times, her influence extends to parents, families, and the wider public. Her first book, How to Raise Kids Who Aren’t Assholes, was featured for an Open Mind presentation and went on to win a gold medal in the 2022 Living Now Book Awards She also writes the popular science-based parenting blog, Now What onSubstack.

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Dr. Robin Berman, an esteemed Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and a founding member of the Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital Board of Advisors.

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She is also the author of the best-selling book, Permission to Parent: How to Raise Your Child with Love & Limits.  Dr. Berman has appeared on the Today Show and Good Morning America and is on the Parents Magazine Advisory Board. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband and three children.