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 …
An interview with Daniel Pink
Eminent author Daniel Pink discusses optimizing restorative breaks, changing high school start time, the perfect nap, recess, and his newest book When In this podcast interview. DR. JORDAN’S NEW BOOK, Letters From My Grandfather: Timeless …
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 …
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 …
Family values: the need to begin with the end in mind
Family values have taken a back seat in our culture, so I suggest that you begin with the end in mind. Based on where people spend their time and energy, it’s clear that we are …
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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.
Stop anxiously and negatively judging today’s youth
It’s high time we do a reality check and stop judging this new generation of youth so harshly. Four areas most under scrutiny are the gradually increasing age of first marriages, the effect of living …
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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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063 – Is Your Daughter a Genius? She Better Get to Work!
In this podcast you will hear about how every expert in every field is the result of around 10,000 hours of committed, deliberate practice. Also learn about the importance of why autonomy in choosing what interests kids pursue is the …
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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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061 – Do Video Games Cause Aggression?
Do Video Games Cause Aggression? 97% of boys and 75% of girls play video games despite new evidence that video games are associated with increases in aggressive behavior over time. Listen to this podcast for ideas …
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 …