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 …
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.
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 …
5 key questions every young adult should ask to ensure success
Young adults who are confused and stressed about creating a successful life need to interview every adult they meet and ask them five key questions for both encouragement and perspective. The holiday season is upon …
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Best antidote for the holiday blues? An attitude of gratitude
There is no better antidote for the holiday blues than gratitude. Thankfulness raises your spirits because you cannot be in a state of anxiety, worry, or anger at the same time you are experiencing gratitude; …
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062 – The Top 9 Reasons Adolescent Girls are so Stressed Out
In this podcast, Dr. Jordan will discuss the top 9 reasons causing such high levels of stress in adolescent girls and what girls need to prevent and handle it. DR. JORDAN’S NEW BOOK, Letters From …
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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 …
Anger management 2.0 for children
If you have an intense, strong-minded child, you might need help in teaching them tools for anger management. I use the metaphor of boiling water to help kids become aware of their angry or frustrated …
Malala and John McCain: the real heroes
We have a distorted view of who are the heroes among us. When people think about heroes, they often start with sports figures like Tom Brady or Lebron James. But I don’t consider super star …
059 – Stop Overdiagnosing Girls with Depression & Anxiety
In this podcast, Dr. Jordan will lay out why he thinks we are too quick to label, diagnose, and medicate girls for disorders like anxiety and depression. Using three real case studies, he will show …
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Burned out, unfulfilled teenager? Teach them to focus on the journey
Many teenagers today lack a sense of joy and fulfillment from their activities, and the culprit is the excessive focus on attaining straight A’s, winning championships, and being the best.They’ve become so fixated on the …
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Don’t label a powerful girl a bully
Many powerful girls are mislabeled as bossy, a bully, behavior disordered, or the other B-word. The cost is that they may choose to hide their light or to ratchet up their rebellious behavior. Let me …
057 – Why College Sucks
The 1st semester of college is daunting for most young adults, causing many to want to transfer by December. This podcast describes the social, academic, emotional, and psychological challenges teens face and how parents can …
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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Why stressed, emotional teenage girls feel the way they do
I’ve sat in dozens of circles of teenage girls in the past few years where they share their frustration at experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, and feeling out of sorts, restless, and empty. They do not …
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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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Kids today: indulged, micromanaged, and miserable
Parents who micromanage, indulge, and overprotect their children have a hard time watching kids struggle. Being propped up and rescued every time you falter does not allow kids to learn how to handle the normal …
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52: How to Not Raise an Entitled Millennial
Adults these days worry that we are raising a generation of entitled and indulged brats. Employers complain that millennials walk into their first jobs expecting the corner office without putting in the time and effort. …