Amidst the mounting problem of rising loneliness amongst teenage girls comes mukbangers to the rescue. You heard me right, mukbangers. Mukbangs involve people broadcasting their meals, typically large amounts with unexpected food combinations, on the internet, while […]
In this era of loneliness and mukbang, all you need is love Read More »
Oftentimes the presents that are most meaningful to a child are not things but rather non-material expressions of affirmation and love. The following story is a prime example of this type of gift. A mother
Best gift for your child: Words that melt their heart Read More »
4 stories to help you focus on your attitude each day, take full responsibility for your life, and watch the world shift.
Changes in attitude, changes in latitude…and the world Read More »
Any time you find yourself being unreasonable with your parenting, consider that you may have a ‘ghost in the nursery’ influencing your behavior. The psychoanalyst Selma Fraiberg coined that phrase back in 1974 to describe
Are you an unreasonable parent? Perhaps there is a ghost in your nursery Read More »
As an antidote to all of the discontent & anger in the world, embrace the spirit of these 2 stories to bring peace & love to your home. These Dinner Dialogue Cards will make the
2 stories that capture the finest holiday spirit Read More »
I sometimes find myself wishing I could tell my younger self some things about how life really works, about what’s real and true. I would love to dissolve some harmful assumptions, experiences, and conditioning that
Life lessons: Words I wish my younger self had heard growing up Read More »
Listen to a heartwarming story about the power of gratitude & learn THE best way to express it this holiday season. This is a great story to listen to with your children.
Best gift for the holidays: expressing gratitude Read More »
For many kids of divorce, the holidays may not be such a merry time. One of the main reasons for these children’s holiday blues is due to what they have come to believe about themselves
Home for the holidays for divorced children Read More »
Parents worry that their children will end up entitled & spoiled. Listen to stories about the many ways we overindulge kids & what to do different.
Raising a spoiled rotten brat? Here are the many faces of overindulged children Read More »
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
Why Little Miss Muffet and nursery rhymes, need to make a comeback, it’s definitely time Read More »
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
Girl leaders: One girl can change the world Read More »
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
The different face of grit in disadvantaged youth Read More »
Self-compassion is THE best tool to redirect negative self-talk and self-hatred in girls and to increase motivation, self-esteem, and confidence.
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
Why girls have suicidal thoughts Read More »
For more information on this topic, check out Dr. Jordan’s book: Sleeping Beauties, Awakened Women: Guiding the Transformation of Adolescent Girls
Body Shaming begins in kindergarten Read More »
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 latest extinct species? Neighbors Read More »
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
The High School Dating Scene 2019 Style Read More »
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
Homework, chores, routines: Top 4 tips on how to not mess up the school year Read More »
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
Taking a Bite Out of Online Bullying- Part 1 Read More »
Included in this podcast: I describe pressures on kids to “attend a top tier college or bust” and where pressures coming from. I share research on top Fortune 100 Company CEO’s, Nobel Prize winners, and
Does it really matter where you go to college? You might be surprised! Read More »
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