Gratitude
It was 9 PM on a wednesday evening as I walked with my wife Anne along a darkened wharf in Cabo, Mexico. A small, solitary figure approached us, and to my surprise it was a […]
It was 9 PM on a wednesday evening as I walked with my wife Anne along a darkened wharf in Cabo, Mexico. A small, solitary figure approached us, and to my surprise it was a […]
Julia(not her real name), is a 6th grade girl who was caught bringing a knife to school in her backpack. The initial knee-jerk reaction in most school districts with their zero-tolerance policies would be to
I Hate Zero-Tolerance Policies For Children Read More »
In this day and age where family size has dwindled to 2 kids or less, parents have used their numbers advantage to pour more of their time and energy into their children. On the one
5 Crucial Gifts Your Children Have to Earn Read More »
In the early years if the 20th century, something happened in American homes that changed the way adolescent girls felt about their appearance. And the effects became a runaway train that hasn’t slowed down since.
The Worst Invention Ever For Girls Read More »
While the shopping frenzy has died down a bit, I thought I would give you some gift ideas for your children that you won’t find at the mall. But they are infinitely more valuable than
5 Gifts Your Kids Won’t Find Under the Tree Read More »
Holiday get-togethers are the ideal time to pass on stories about your ancestors. Many family gatherings have as many as 4-5 generations around the table, so what better time to sit back and have our
The Power of Stories Read More »
I feel so sorry for kids in failing urban school districts; because in a sense they are doomed. This point was brought even further home by an article I read recently written by a woman
Learned Hopelessness Read More »
To begin with, I think in many ways that girls in grade school on up are more aggressive and earlier than girls in past generations. There are many reasons for this change, and in this
Why Girls Are More Aggressive Today Read More »
My wife and I had our six best friends over for dinner last night, and we got into an interesting discussion about the value of original thought. Our concern was that kids today are not
The Origin of Original Thought Read More »
The answer to the question in the title is unequivocally a glare, by a long shot. What is interesting is that most girls in grade school and middle school have little awareness of the power
Would Girls Rather Receive a Punch or a Glare? Read More »
The only journey is the one within. Ranier Marie Rilke Adolescent girls undergo the Heroine’s Journey whereby they transform from a girl to a woman. One aspect of this developmental process involves metaphorically
Girls Need Quiet Spaces to Gather Themselves Read More »
Booker T. Washington struggled against deep-seated prejudice to establish his Tuskegee Institute in Alabama. One day, as he passed the mansion of a wealthy women to whom he was just another black, he heard her
What To Do With The N-Word??? Read More »
I had the privilege of sitting down with 6 sixth grade girls recently to give them input into what we would cover with our upcoming Strong Girls Strong World Program with their class. I asked
If you want to be an important influence in the lives of your children, it pays to not operate out of false principles. Here are 2 ‘myths’ that I have found that underlie many people’s
2 Myths That Hinder Parents Read More »
What to do with bullies? A recent article in the Huff Post Parents, read the whole story on the Huffington Post, reports on a dad who publicly shamed his son as a punishment for bullying kids
Humiliating Bullies? Shame on You! Read More »
My parents are setting me up to fail in college! The best predictors for success in college are having high levels of grit, hope, optimism, and self-efficacy. Too many parents rescue their kids, solve their
Things Your Kids Won’t Tell You Read More »
I don’t feel 59. But that is what my birth certificate and drivers license will say on october 21st. And it was really brought home last night when I attended my 40th high school reunion.
Along with a lot of other people, I was saddened by an article in the Huff Post Parents, read the whole story on Huffington Post, which reported on a middle school in Long Island which has
The Juciest Fruits Are Found on the Skinniest Limbs! Read More »
Dads have a unique role to play in raising girls who are confident, resilient, and happy. Here are a few gifts that dads give to their daughters. After spending 2 three-day weekend retreats in Pennsylvania
Dad’s Unique Gifts For Their Daughters Read More »
After spending 2 three day weekend retreats in Pennsylvania and California with dads and their 7-9 year old daughters, my belief in the power of play has been rekindled. And I don’t mean just play,
The Best Gift Dads Can Give Their Daughters Read More »
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