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
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 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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Raising girl’s self-esteem and grit: Un-Words critical for girls to embrace
There are some crucial qualities girls need to develop self-esteem and grit. I described four of these in a previous blog, and today I am adding four more “un-words” to the list. Unaffected: The happiest
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Depression in adolescent girl “caretakers”
One of the major causes of depression in adolescent girls is their failure to take care of themselves. There are many reasons for this occurring, and the following are stories of real girls who have
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Worst parents ever! The 7 habits of highly unsuccessful parents
One thing I find that all parents have in common is the fear that they are THE worst parents on the block. They worry they are becoming the worst version of their own parents. Perhaps
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Depression? Suicidal thoughts? Best tool for girls is to savor the moment
One of the best tools I have found to counter depression and anxiety in girls is for them to “savor each moment”. Teens today are scurrying around busy and distracted, and often don’t spend time
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Sitting alone at lunch: the saddest girls I know
The saddest girls I know are worried every morning before they go to school. Will anybody greet me at my locker? Will anyone pick me for the project? Most importantly, will I have anyone to
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How my dog Buddy saved a young girl
Okay, so Buddy didn’t REALLY save anyone. But he has proven to be a girl’s best friend; here’s how. A seven year old girl I’ll call Rachel came begrudgingly into my office for a visit,
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The lesson of the butterfly: Let kids struggle and develop resilience!
There is great value in allowing children to struggle, but it requires mom and dad parenting with the long term in mind. It’s often quicker and easier in the moment to do things for kids,
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Simon Sinek’s millennial paradox: He’s making matters worse!
Simon Sinek’s solution to the problem’s facing millennials in the workplace (Sinek video)is a repeat of what got them there in the first place. While I concur with Sinek about the challenges employers face in dealing
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Stressed girls? Down time and play bring girls back down to earth
I spent last weekend with a group of high school girls and 10 of our staff, and was reminded again of the power of down time. Girls and their families are busy and stressed these
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Flabby girls: boost these 5 critical social-emotional muscles
Yes, a lot of you girls are too flabby, but I’m not talking about your bodies. I’m referring to vital social, emotional, and psychological muscles that girls need to build up in order to live
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Unforgettable mentors inspire greatness in us all
The value of mentors is immeasurable. Sometimes it’s someone offering us the right words at the right time; other times it’s watching how they respond to a challenging situation. For some, it’s a one-time chance encounter with
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Mobile devices are killing relationships and deep conversations
Is technology ruining your relationships? Is your constant need to check texts and social media hurting the depth and empathy in conversations with friends and spouses? Based on recent research, whether you are talking about
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Best remedy for painful relationships: believe in yourself!
The most common reason girls don’t take care of themselves in both friendship and dating relationships is the negative beliefs about themselves they have acquired from past painful experiences. What you believe about you will drive
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Stop trying to keep up with the Jones’ children!
I hear two main fears coming from parents today: the first is that their children are going to get behind, and the second is anxiety about how to best prepare kids for such an uncertain
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Can cooperative learning bring out the best in your children?
Which do you think is more effective: cooperation or competition? Despite our culture’s leanings towards competition, hundreds of studies over the past century have shown that collaboration and cooperative learning bring out the best in individuals
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