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
Flabby girls: boost these 5 critical social-emotional muscles Read More »
Interesting interview with 2 college women about their adjustment to 1st year of college: Common adjustment experience for 1st year college students How girls learn to handle new freedom and create structure that grounds them
014: Supporting Your Daughter’s Adjustment to College Read More »
Kids are under a lot of pressure to be perfect these days, and the same unrealistic standard applies for parents. Advice comes in many forms and from all sides: grandparents, teachers, friends, coaches, blogs, articles,
Best parenting tips for 2017: Just don’t suck at it! Read More »
Mariah, 16, should have grown up in the ‘60’s. Have you ever met a kid who just reeked of that by-gone era: free spirits who want to try everything no matter how restrictive their parents
Girls who march to a different drum change the world Read More »
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
Unforgettable mentors inspire greatness in us all Read More »
It is often reported that anxiety and depression in children, and girls in particular, is on the rise. Girls today feel more stressed out and overwhelmed than ever before. Is this an exaggeration, and if not,
Stop treating struggling teen girls like they are broken Read More »
Parents are giving youth sports coaches way too much power over the lives of their children and families. Overuse injuries, overtraining, and burnout among child and adolescent athletes are a growing problem. Single-sport, year-round training
Don’t allow overzealous youth coaches to rule your life Read More »
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 »
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