I speak to a wide range of audiences, from schools and parent communities to businesses and professional organizations, and would love to bring my ideas to your event.
Speaking to What Parents and Kids Need Most
Parenting anxiety can feel overwhelming. Today’s parents often tell me they worry about:
How their own anxiety may be affecting their children
What to say (or not say) when a child is anxious, and the fear of making things worse
Feeling stuck in a swirl of conflicting advice and “shoulds”
Needing both in-the-moment tools and deeper, longer-term approaches for lasting change
Speaking to Business and Professional Audiences
Leaders and advisors tell me they're looking for ways to:
Offer client and employee programming that feels genuinely valuable — not just another wellness event
Build the kind of trust that opens the door to deeper conversations, including succession and readiness
Support high-achieving employees and clients who are struggling to parent under pressure
In my talks, I address these needs head-on.
I offer parents, educators, clinicians, and professional audiences a mix of research, real-world examples, and strategies they can put into practice right away.
Whether the room is a school auditorium or a corporate stage, my goal is the same: compassionate, practical insight that leaves a lasting impression.
I've had the privilege of speaking to organizations like these — and would welcome the chance to speak to yours.
“Meredith is an engaging and natural speaker. She has a way of connecting with her audience that allows for deep yet warm discussion around challenging and sensitive topics. I always enjoy moderating her talks because they are grounded in clinical detail, filled with relatable stories, and rich with thoughtful discussion about raising resilient kids. She has a wonderful way of bringing warmth, humor, and connection, all while seamlessly translating evidence-based research into practical, accessible insights that resonate with audiences.”
-Rebecca Shingleton, PhD, Harvard University
From signature keynotes to intimate workshops, I tailor every talk to the audience and the moment
Signature Keynote
(45–60 min + Q&A)
A polished talk for a large audience: school communities, employee groups, parents' organizations, client events, corporate and financial-services audiences, and major conferences and ideas platforms.
Leadership Roundtable
(60–75 min)
A small, invitation-only discussion for top clients, donors, family-office principals, or leadership.
Interactive Workshop
(60–75 min)
Smaller group, more discussion and practical tool-building — ideal for parent groups, staff teams, affinity communities, or teens and college students.
Multi-Part Series
(3–4 sessions)
A quarterly or seasonal cadence pairing different talks, for ongoing engagement with a school, organization, or client base
Fireside Chat
(45–60 min)
A moderated Q&A, tailored to audiences of all size. Pairs easily with a reception or community gathering
Let’s Create Something
A custom offering. Bring me your idea for a speaking event, and we'll shape a format together.
Sample
Parent-Facing Topics
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Normalizing anxiety across development
Distinguishing between everyday worries and clinical disorders
How to know when (and how) to seek help
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How parent anxiety affects kids (and vice versa)
The trap of overparenting and accommodation
Practical strategies to model resilience and independence
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Why both extremes increase risk for anxiety
Relatable stories of “What would you do?” dilemmas
Authoritative parenting and the “love-and-limits” balance
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How today’s parenting culture fuels anxiety
What independence really looks like (without neglect or FAFO extremes)
Concrete ways to build autonomy in everyday life
Sample Business & Professional Topics
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Best for: Client and employee keynotes, advisor-hosted client appreciation events, family-focused educational series
How well-intentioned parenting strategies can unintentionally reinforce anxiety
Building confidence, independence, and emotional well-being alongside achievement
Practical tools to help kids thrive, not just perform
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Best for: Family office events, multi-generational client retreats, client conferences
The resilience-building habits that carry a child through everyday setbacks
How those same habits prepare the next generation for real responsibility
Practical steps for families thinking beyond childhood
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Best for: Employee wellness programs, mental health awareness events, family seminars
How a parent's anxiety shapes a child's
Modeling steadiness under real professional pressure
Strategies for high-performing parents managing their own stress
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Best for: Interactive workshops, advisor-hosted events, employee lunch-and-learns
Immediately applicable strategies for reducing worry
Improving family communication
Helping children face fears with confidence
Sample
Kid-Friendly Topics
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Why trying new things matters, even if you feel scared
How independence builds resilience
Easy ways to practice courage in everyday life
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What anxiety really is — and why it exists
Normal vs. “too much” anxiety
Simple tools to calm your body and mind
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Why tough feelings (stress, sadness, worry) can actually help
How to tell the difference between “painful” and “unsafe”
Tools for riding out uncomfortable emotions
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Educator-Friendly Topics
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Why negative emotions are not dangerous
How to help kids experience and learn from discomfort
Fostering emotional resilience in your students
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Why avoidance makes anxiety worse over time
Practical, developmentally appropriate exposure strategies
Simple classroom techniques to encourage brave behavior
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Understanding the parent perspective (and their anxieties)
Effective communication when families are worried or conflicted
Tools for building collaborative, consistent support plans