Raising a spoiled rotten brat? Here are the many faces of overindulged children
Parents worry that their children will end up entitled & spoiled. Listen to stories about the many ways we overindulge kids & what to do different.
Why Little Miss Muffet and nursery rhymes, need to make a comeback, it’s definitely time
Busy schedules along with high tech toys and screens have contributed to a decrease in parents reading nursery rhymes to their children and at great cost. Speech therapists tell me that kids are entering grade …
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How to guide girls to develop the crucial leadership skill of self-advocacy
Look for opportunities for kids to advocate for themselves with teachers, coaches, friends, and you and watch their courage and self-esteem grow. Watch for Dr. Jordan’s new book: She Leads: A Practical Guide for Raising …
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Girl leaders: One girl can change the world
According to a 2019 study by Plan International, 76% of girls globally aspire to be a leader in their country, community, and career. They surveyed over 10,000 girls and young women in more than 70 countries. One …
The different face of grit in disadvantaged youth
The now familiar concept of grit resonates with middle and upper class parents, but what is not often discussed is how different this quality can appear in disadvantaged children. People who exhibit grit go after something …
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Self Compassion
Self-compassion is THE best tool to redirect negative self-talk and self-hatred in girls and to increase motivation, self-esteem, and confidence.
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 …
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 …
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. …
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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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 …
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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