About Me
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Rebecca Rolland
As a speech pathologist, writer, and Harvard lecturer, I’m passionate about the power of language and conversation to enhance our relationships.
In my latest book, The Art of Talking with Children and my approach, I’ll show you how to enrich your interactions with the kids in your life and build the skills kids really need to thrive. I talk about meaningful conversations as a “double promise.” They build your bond with kids in the moment, and they help kids become kinder, confident, and more creative.
To support these richer conversations, I offer professional development services to organizations, districts, and schools, as well as one-time speaking engagements targeted to your organization’s needs.
Contact me to set up a discovery call.
As I’m also a poet and fiction writer, I love helping both kids and adults with their creativity and personal development.
I offer group coaching sessions in fiction, nonfiction, and poetry.
Contact me for more information or to set up a time to call.
The Latest From
Rebecca Rolland
There's a lot of buzz about kids needing play for various reasons--but what about the need to support their mental health? A great new research review has just been published from Dr. Peter Gray and colleagues, making a strong case… https://t.co/zElBb1mYJP
Read MoreCan the principles of talking with kids translate to adults? Definitely! Great conversations involve a few key foundational principles. When you learn and apply them, they can enrich your life and the lives of those around you--and build your bond for yea…
Read MoreThese are critical issues to keep in mind, especially the key role of oral language: "Students who are exposed to a lot of language at home — whose families read to them and supplement their education with opportunities like camps and tutoring — have a be…
Read MoreHow often do we think about lying as evidence of mental growth? Lying means you can take another person's perspective. It's actually a step forward in development--even if we want to teach kids not to lie, it's helpful to understan… https://t.co/MjE0LhKudQ
Read MoreA great series!
Read MoreRT @hgse: Young people are facing a mental health crisis. We're gathering experts like @LDamour and @DralishaMD to look at how community l…
Read More@DioptraBooks Efharisto! I love the cover.
Read MoreRT @DioptraBooks: Dear @rolland_rg happy publication day for "The art of talking with children" in Greek! https://t…
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Great to see this attention for International Women's Day HarperCollins Publishers--let's also hope it brings attention to the many changes needed to help women thrive, including maternal health and opportunities for supporting interactions between parent…
Read MoreRT @hgse: Talking about climate change with children doesn't have to be scary. @anya1anya, @azucenaqadeer, and @laschifter12 discuss effec…
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