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 …
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 …
Teaching toddlers about sexual harassment and consent
Educating children about avoiding sexual harassment and the issue of consent starts in the crib, not in adolescence. The following are 6 areas parents can use to teach these lessons Build solid relationships at home: …
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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 sinister truth about teenagers and JUULs
The tobacco companies are at it again, making E-cigarette products like the JUUL that appeal to teenagers as a way to create a new generation of smokers. By the end of 2017, JUULing accounted for …
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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054: The Massive Drawback of Solving your Child’s Problems
One way we overindulge kids is by solving their problems. In this podcast, learn the many opportunities you have to allow kids to critically think as well as the benefits of doing so. Look for …
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