Are Hook-Ups Meaningless?
Many teenage girls today hook up with guys and have sex. These encounters are often described as being casual, random, emotionally detached, and with no strings attached. But I have wondered if that’s really true. …
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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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 …
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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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 …
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 …