In fifth grade, I was part of a three-person friendship sandwich. If you’ve ever been in one, you know—someone always gets squished. That someone was me.

I was bullied, ostracized, and deeply confused. The adults around me tried to help, but they didn’t really know what to say or do. That year was painful — but also pivotal. It planted the seeds of who I would become.

It’s why I became a Child Development Specialist, a speaker, a podcaster, and the author of How to Talk to Kids About Anything — a book that became a bestseller in 2023. And now, it’s why I created Kidversation Cards.

Because kids need us. And we need the tools to show up for them in ways that feel safe, supportive, and real.

For 25 years, my company, Powerful Words Character Development, has helped educators and key adults talk to kids about the things that matter most — from grit and empathy to generosity and self-control.

Now it's your turn to have the tools to help kids grow.

Let’s raise a generation that knows how to express themselves, connect with others, and grow into strong, thoughtful humans.

One conversation at a time.

— Dr. Robyn Silverman