Why college freshmen are so lonely
A 2018 study by the American College Health Association found that 67% of females felt very lonely, up from 60% in 2013. 73% of females felt very sad, 45% felt so depressed it was difficult …
Why girls have suicidal thoughts
Suicidal ideation often emerges in adolescence, particularly among females. Girls are about twice as likely as boys to report considering suicide (22 vs.12 percent), and to attempt suicide (9 vs. 5 percent). The number of emergency room …
Body Shaming begins in kindergarten
For more information on this topic, check out Dr. Jordan’s book: Sleeping Beauties, Awakened Women: Guiding the Transformation of Adolescent Girls
The latest extinct species? Neighbors
The latest species of creatures to go the way of the dinosaurs is neighbors, and along with them, a sense of community. According to the Pew Research Center, about 45% of people today socialize with their …
008: The High School Dating Scene 2019 Style
Included in this week’s podcast 3 high school seniors candidly describe today’s dating scene: Why girls want a relationship and how it develops How dating partners communicate What is the hookup culture like in high …
Homework, chores, routines: Top 4 tips on how to not mess up the school year
The 1st day of school is upon us once again, bursting with tears from children and whoops of joy from parents. Adults and kids will be faced with the daunting task of addressing agreements about …
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001: Does it really matter where you go to college? You might be surprised!
Included in this podcast: I describe pressures on kids to “attend a top tier college or bust” and where pressures coming from. I share research on top Fortune 100 Company CEO’s, Nobel Prize winners, and …
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010: Why amazing girls often feel lonely: An interview with 3 “old souls”
Dr. Jordan’s fascinating interview with 3 high school girls about what it’s like to be an old soul: What does it mean to be an ‘old soul’? Why mature, deep girls feel disconnected from their …
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An interview with Daniel Pink
Eminent author Daniel Pink discusses optimizing restorative breaks, changing high school start time, the perfect nap, recess, and his newest book When In this podcast interview. DR. JORDAN’S NEW BOOK, Letters From My Grandfather: Timeless …
PODCAST 033: Why the Rise in Drama and Mean Girl Behaviors?
In this podcast Dr. Jordan will describe the many reasons why relationship aggression amongst girls has risen. This will include: Pressures on girls today The role of the female brain Not enough quiet time to …
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Walking is the best tool to decrease anxiety and increase innovation
Research has shown that walking can both decrease our anxiety and increase innovation. Fortunately, this does not require running marathons or doing Iron Man events. Regular participation in aerobic exercise has been shown to decrease …
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Happiness Habits
In this podcast, learn why kindness, service, and love are the keys to a lifetime of happiness. DR. JORDAN’S NEW BOOK, Letters From My Grandfather: Timeless Wisdom For a Life Worth Living is available in …
True love: How to find your soul mate
On the matter of true love, is there one soul mate out there destined for you, and if so, how do you find them? The truth is, no one really knows. There are as many …
Why Millennials will own mansions
In this podcast, learn about all the pressures millennials face as they try to create a life of meaning and purpose different than their parents. In this podcast, learn about all the pressures millennials face …
Family values: the need to begin with the end in mind
Family values have taken a back seat in our culture, so I suggest that you begin with the end in mind. Based on where people spend their time and energy, it’s clear that we are …
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Stress is a Choice
Stress and busy-ness have become a competition these days; learn here how to do it different by choosing what’s really important.
Stop anxiously and negatively judging today’s youth
It’s high time we do a reality check and stop judging this new generation of youth so harshly. Four areas most under scrutiny are the gradually increasing age of first marriages, the effect of living …
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A summer camp where girls can soar
by Tim Jordan, MD When I told people I was about to embark on a one week summer camp for grade school and middle school girls, I heard the usual litany of dire predictions about overwhelming …
Mindfulness Tools to Prevent Stress and Anxiety
A new study on the positive effects of mindfulness education in school reminded me that practicing these tools at home can prevent stress and anxiety. These calming lessons done in the classroom helped students focus and …