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 …
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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Taking a Bite Out of Online Bullying- Part 1
There has been a lot of talk lately about online bullying and associated suicides. One area that gets little or no attention is what kids themselves can do to better take care of themselves in …
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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Get outside in nature and play!!!
Turn off the TV and get out in nature and play! I know the temperature is starting to rise into the 90’s, and I can just feel people scrambling back inside to the comforts of …
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 …
Be kind to every child as they struggle with challenging lives
Be kind to every child you meet, because you don’t know what challenging adversities they are living through. It’s amazing to me what complicated lives so many children live, and how strong, resilient, and courageous …
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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 …
What would Jesus do? Finding models
When it comes to finding good models, a better question than “What would Jesus do?” is this: “What DID Jesus do?” Actions are more powerful than words or ideals. Truth be told, I included Jesus …
Teaching toddlers about sexual harassment and consent
Educating children about avoiding sexual harassment and the issue of consent starts in the crib, not in adolescence. The following are 6 areas parents can use to teach these lessons Build solid relationships at home: …
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The sinister truth about teenagers and JUULs
The tobacco companies are at it again, making E-cigarette products like the JUUL that appeal to teenagers as a way to create a new generation of smokers. By the end of 2017, JUULing accounted for …
The Dot Theory: how Millennials can find their calling
This blog contains an abbreviated chapter from my newly published book, Letters From My Grandfather: Timeless Wisdom For a Life Worth Living. Before he dies, a Grandfather writes a series of 14 letters to his …
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Millennials and Jobs: 4 Essential Qualities you Need to Stand Out
I have spoken with CEO’s from top companies throughout the world, and they all have the same qualities in mind when looking to employ millennials. Unfortunately, it’s not grades, test scores, or the college you …
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We CAN prevent school shootings: here’s how
There are definitely things we can do to prevent school shootings. Without trying to oversimplify this complex issue, I want to address a couple of areas that we do have control over. I gathered data …