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Many young people feel that the world is so different now that it is impossible for adults to relate to their experiences and challenges. At the same time, many adults feel that it is increasingly difficult and frustrating to reach young people. We want to do our best by them, we believe we do our best for them, but our attempts to understand their world are rebuffed and communicating with them can escalate into misunderstandings and disconnection. We have to figure out another way to be in relationship with each other. For our children, for their education, for the foundation of our communities and our collective welfare, the stakes couldn’t be higher. So how do we support young people to pursue their academic and creative purpose, develop emotional and intellectual resilience, and support their mental health? What are the communication strategies that bridge the gap between generations? What truly motivates young people, and what makes them turn away from us? If they do turn away, how do we create opportunities to reconnect and build back our relationships? Combining the latest adolescent brain and behavioral research with over twenty-five years of work with young people, Rosalind will answer these questions. She will show how to get beyond the stereotypes and expectations young people and adults have of each other and transform our interactions into meaningful exchanges where adults are credible, powerful mentors.