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 […]
Mobile devices are killing relationships and deep conversations Read More »
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
Best remedy for painful relationships: believe in yourself! Read More »
Throughout this election season, our children have frequently witnessed adults behaving badly. They have seen innumerable occurrences of disrespect and incivility, and scant few adults modeling true strength and leadership styles. Let me offer two stories
Vicious politicians model shameful leadership for children Read More »
Donald Trump’s “locker room” comments reported on the news the past few weeks reminds me of another issue that affects teenage girls every day: being groped in the hallways of school. Early adolescents who go
Girls feel helpless to stop sexual harassment at school Read More »
Interestingly, I think there is one thing that has killed more dreams than death itself; that is a person who is concerned with what other’s think. Unknown Girls are conditioned to look outside of themselves
Low self-esteem in girls (Common Causes & How To Help Them Thrive) Read More »
Becoming President of the United States used to be one of parent’s highest aspirations for their children, but I’m not so sure that remains true today. The hostility and disrespect amongst politicians and voters these days
Do you really want your child to become President of the US? Read More »
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
Stop trying to keep up with the Jones’ children! Read More »
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
Can cooperative learning bring out the best in your children? Read More »
Social emotional learning is critical for children’s development, and yet receives insufficient attention in our schools and homes. This knowledge includes the following key life skills: self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making. SEL
3 ways to enhance children’s social emotional learning Read More »
Have we really given this notion of ‘free scholarships for college students ’ enough critical consideration? Politicians from both parties have jumped on this bandwagon, trying to one-up each other in their pursuit of votes.
Free college: A good or a bad idea? Read More »
Perhaps the biggest mistake parents make is not taking the time up front to follow the prescription of Stephen Covey: begin with the end in mind. Families jump headlong into decisions about sports and other
Feeling hurried and over overscheduled? It’s time to begin with the end in mind Read More »
We need to get over our obsession with straight A’s and focus on more important endeavors. More than 35 years of scientific investigation suggests that an overemphasis on intellect or talent leaves people vulnerable to
Why an overemphasis on grades kills motivation for students Read More »
Two girls, one black and one white, demonstrated perfectly what our country needs to solve it’s racial conflicts. Politicians and other leaders have failed to bring us all together. Yet two middle school girls succeeded with a
Kids lead the way in solving our racial divide Read More »
After spending 2 of the last 3 weeks at our camp, I’m reminded of the benefits of unplugging from cell phones and social media, and especially for adolescent girls. Many girls truly are prisoners of
Are you a prisoner of your phone? Read More »
A recent blog on alcohol poisoning motivated me to ask a group of late high school and college aged women why they think their peers drink to such excesses. About half of college students who
Why women in college binge drink Read More »
No one needs to be a victim of their own biography. Never allow your family’s story or your own past experiences define you without first framing it in a way that allows you to live
You are in charge of your story Read More »
Past generations had far more geographic freedom to roam, play, and create adventures, and the lessons kids accrued from these experiences were vital to their development into competent adults. With apologies to Robert Fulghum, all
All I really need to know I learned by walking to school Read More »
Every night of my childhood, and I mean every night, my mom cooked us a gourmet meal. Raising eight kids on a shoestring budget didn’t allow for steaks and lobster, but she put a lot
Mom’s home-cooked meals Read More »
Why do girls gossip so much? Let me count the ways. It starts early in life, and for most persists throughout their lifetime. I have listened to girls in grade school through college at my
Why girls and women gossip Read More »
I’m saddened that so many parents need permission to set boundaries and advocate for their children. There is a higher level of insecurity permeating parents today than in previous generations. On the one hand we
Dare to be a parent and just say no! Read More »
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