Speaker Talk: The Science of Everyday Parenting: Using Behavioral Principles to Support Children Through Anxiety, Challenges, and Growth

In this session, Dr. Michele Bechor will show how behavioral science principles can help parents navigate common challenges like anxiety, oppositional behavior, and major life transitions. She’ll share practical strategies—drawing on reinforcement, natural consequences, and clear limit-setting—that support children’s independence, resilience, and emotional growth. Parents will leave with actionable tools to guide behavior, foster confidence, and create a safe, accountable family environment.