In today’s episode, we are joined by Melinda Wenner Moyer, award-winning science journalist and author of How to raise kids who aren’t assholes.Here’s what we talked about:5:19 - What inspired the book9:31 - Why is your main message “communication is key?”12:32 - How can we raise a kind human?15:48 - How can we foster our child’s emotions if we weren’t raised that way?21:25 - Should all kids be bullied to become resilient?27:16 - What are parenting styles and are they really important?31:36 - What is discipline really?34:14 - How do you teach your kids compassion and empathy: connecting the dots38:40 - If I get called into the principal’s office because my child is a bully, what can I do ?44:18 - How could you talk to your child about racism46:05 - Melinda’s takeawaysWatch this episode on our YouTube Channel:https://youtu.be/YcQMK99i5CQYou can join Melinda on Instagram or Twitter.She releases 2 newsletters a week on Substack.Please leave a rating for our podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! You can listen to our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Amazon Music. Let me know if you rate the podcast and I will send you a FREE Emotions Moutain PDF to help your child regulate their emotions. Email me at info@curiousneuron.comTry my Wondergrade app for free to teach your child healthy emotional coping skills: https://wondergrade.onelink.me/4kBE/curiousneuronThank you to our supporter the Tanenbaum Open Science Institute at The Neuro. The Neuro is the first health sciences institution in the world to commit to Open Science, an approach to research that ensures scientific knowledge is shared widely and transparently. Join our community: Instagram: @curious_neuron Website: www.curiousneuron.com Podcast website: www.curiousneuron.com/curiousneuronpodcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAMkWjtcMFVrOmFPtyLk1owAmazon Music: www.amazon.com/curiousneuron