“Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” I remember having this proverb pounded into my head at home and at school throughout my formative years, but as an adult have found
It’s time to eliminate the golden rule Read More »
Dr. Nancy Darling’s studies on teen lying show that 98% of high school students lie to their parents, and these studies were replicated with thousands of kids in four countries. This is obviously not a
The truth about lies: why kids fib and what parents can do about it Read More »
Here’s to the kids who are different, the kids who don’t always get A’s. The kids who have ears twice the size of their peers, and noses that go on for days. I recently ran
Embracing quirky kids Read More »
I’ve got a couple of tips for parents on how to guide their kids to take the bite out of stress around homework, especially for teenagers. And there is good data to back up my
Taming the homework monster: Best practices for parents and kids Read More »
“What movie do you want to see tonight?” “Where do you want to go eat?” The automatic, knee-jerk response from most teen girls to such inquiries is, “I don’t care, whatever you want.” The long-term
Why girls need to care Read More »
Reading William Power’s book, Hamlet’s Blackberry, gave me pause, and having mental breathers has actually been found to be one of the main ingredients for developing deep thought and creativity. One of our driving cultural
Creativity in the age of electronic brain strain Read More »
Kelly, 14, has had her share of girl drama. Her bestie ditched her in 4th grade for a more popular group, and in some ways she has never recovered. Kelly floated between groups over the
“I’m a lone fruit loop in a bowl of cheerios”: The burden of trying to fit in Read More »
When I ask a room full of teenagers how many of them have a hard time falling asleep at night, almost every hand goes up. This confirms research showing that as students get older, sleep
Even teenage girls need tuck-ins Read More »
Charlotte was eight years old when she heard the words that would kill her spirit. She overheard her 3rd grade teacher describing her to her mother in words that hurt her soul. “The kids don’t
How a negative label caused the loss of a powerful female leader Read More »
I was shocked when I came across an article listing the fastest rising baby names of 2014. Major, King, and Messiah topped the boys list, but a little research uncovered even more absurdity. Another article
The coming of the King and Messiah? In name only Read More »
A recent article about young adults sexual pursuits in Vanity Fair peaked my interest, because once again I believe we are missing the forest for the trees when it comes to young women. Data about
Hook ups and the war on commitment Read More »
Bonnie, 7, looked at a photo of herself and her older sister and stated, “Abby is so pretty, and I’m so fat and ugly.” It floored her mother, who had tried so hard to be
THE best remedy for girl’s obsession with their weight Read More »
Have you ever put your heart and soul into something you love to do, and at the end felt spent? That’s where I’m at currently, emotionally and physically drained, but happy as a clam and
What I did on summer break: I got by with a little help from my friends! Read More »
In light of 2 weeks of summer camp recently spent with middle and high school girls, I can once again state with certainty that the widely reported low self-esteem and overall demise of adolescent girls
How adolescent girls can find happiness Read More »
Saying that fathers and daughters have a special bond is pretty obvious and cliché. But it’s another thing to see it played out before your eyes in a manner that most dads don’t ever experience.
A love letter from dad Read More »
Do you want to hear some of the horrifying thoughts running through the heads of adolescent girl’s about their bodies? I heard these recently at one of my camps for high school girls. It makes
What is missing from this picture? Look closely, and you will notice that not one of these teenage girls is holding her cell phone, and they survived! That is one of the best things about
Why camp friendships last a lifetime Read More »
High school graduation is just around the corner, but it’s not too late to start gifting your daughter with skills she will need to successfully launch out into the world. Here are four crucial ways
4 Presents for Your High School Graduate Read More »
Seven in ten girls believe they are not good enough or don’t measure up in some way, including their looks, performance in school, and relationships with friends. And a girl’s self-esteem is more strongly related
Best diet for adolescent girls Read More »
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