Scarcity or Abundance? How to teach your kids to develop good money habits.
How do you teach kids good money habits throughout childhood? Listen to my interview with author Jim DeGaetano for the answers.
How Covid is affecting college student’s experience, in their own words
Three young adults describe the social, emotional, and academic effects of Covid on their college experience and lives and how they are coping. Have your young adult children read my book, Letters from My Grandfather: …
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Everything you always wanted to know about supporting kids and yourself through divorce
My interview with Stephanie Nichols, an expert on how to support kids through a divorce and how adults can flourish after this adversity.
More oxytocin and dopamine please: The brain and hormonal causes of stress and happiness
Fascinating interview with expert Matt Larson about the brain and hormonal causes of anxiety, stress, and happiness.
The silver bullet for our nation’s ills: Kindness
We are wired for kindness After being inundated for months with scary news about covid, the election, a depressed economy, and recently the capitol riot, we’d all do well to focus our attention on a tried-and-true remedy …
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The Capitol attack: How to educate and comfort children
Dr. Jordan shares a dozen ways to talk with kids about the capitol riots, including giving information, understanding mob mentality and bullying, and the power of words.
Best way to put 2020 to rest and begin the new year? Set intentions by beginning with the end in mind
As the calendar page turns to 2021, I encourage you to set intentions for the new year by beginning with the end in mind. This concept was popularized in Stephen Covey’s book, The 7 Habits of …
2 Heartwarming Stories about Tinsel and Love
Listen with your family to a story about the origin of tinsel and one about a father’s love for his daughter. Merry Christmas!
Intimacy with your children is like a dance & it begins at birth
Have you ever watched an elderly couple on the dance floor? They separate and come together seamlessly. They respond to cues that no one else can see or sense. It looks so effortless, so smooth, so beautiful. …
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Ready to switch to a flip phone? The good, the bad and the ugly of smart phones and social media
Fascinating discussion with author Paul Greenberg about how to be in charge of your phone and social media so that it doesn’t control you. Instead of checking your messages, have a blast learning about each …
Best gift to foster children’s creativity? Boxes!
The best gift to enhance children’s creativity and imagination may be more about the box than what is in it. It’s an old adage that little kids often end up playing more with the holiday …
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People who refuse to wear masks during the covid pandemic are unwitting, ignorant victims
People who refuse to wear masks during the covid pandemic are unwitting, ignorant victims. That may be a tough pill to swallow, but hear me out. Power struggles with teenagers Sofi, 16, was in a …
Will your holidays be full of overwhelming joy or busyness?
Don’t spend the holidays flying by the seat of your pants; take charge of your busyness starting…now! No holiday gathering is complete without our Dinner Dialogue cards. Get a box today and start learning things …
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5 reasons why parenting is hard, and it just got harder
Parenting is a hard job, always has been, always will be. And it’s gotten more difficult with the pandemic. When I see parents out in public yelling at their kids and being ineffective, I try …
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Why dogs are a kids best friend and a beacon of hope
In this time filled with uncertainty, fear and disconnection, one ray of hope for many kids is their dog. Dogs wear many hats: best friend, confidant, a listening ear, protector, and a sense of constancy. …
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What the world needs now, is love, sweet love, not anger
We don’t have control over the Covid virus and angry people around us, but we do have control over how we show up and react; bring more love and understanding. Be on the lookout for …
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Parents: stop valuing achievement over empathy and character
Parents say that they value empathy and character over achievement, but their actions don’t match their values. I’ve had audiences of parents globally list their ‘end in mind’ for what kind of people they hope …
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5 important items for college freshmen to let go of as they embark on this leg of their journey
As your daughter embarks on the next leg of her journey, i.e. college, there are five important things she needs to let go of. And I don’t mean her teddy bear. The following are meaningful …
What I learned at summer camp about children, school and COVID
Kids at my camps played, laughed, let their guard down, and became so happy & carefree. We’ve got to find a way to get students back to school this fall! Learn about how to guide …
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THE two most essential items for college freshmen NOT to pack to ensure a successful transition
When girls leave for college in the next few weeks, I’d like to suggest two critical items to not pack to ensure a successful transition. Of course, there are many things to bring in order …
