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Here is one of THE best tools for overcoming fears so that you don’t miss out on great opportunities. This podcast contains a story about how lions hunt in Africa as a metaphor for how […]
Here is one of THE best tools for overcoming fears so that you don’t miss out on great opportunities. This podcast contains a story about how lions hunt in Africa as a metaphor for how […]
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
The Dot Theory: how Millennials can find their calling Read More »
I have spoken with CEO’s from top companies throughout the world, and they all have the same qualities in mind when looking to employ millennials. Unfortunately, it’s not grades, test scores, or the college you
Millennials and Jobs: 4 Essential Qualities you Need to Stand Out Read More »
Parents who micromanage, indulge, and overprotect their children have a hard time watching kids struggle. Being propped up and rescued every time you falter does not allow kids to learn how to handle the normal
Kids today: indulged, micromanaged, and miserable Read More »
Teens not talking with their parents is an old story, but I thought I’d add a new reason why this phenomenon occurs and how you can avoid it. I’ll use the metaphor of the turtle
The turtle and the hailstorm: why your teen won’t talk to you Read More »
Most adolescent girls are at war with their thoughts, creating constant tension, frustration, anxiety, depression, and stress. What they need to learn to do is stop engaging their negative self-talk and accept it. One failed
Depression, anxiety, and stress: the cost of adolescent negative self-talk Read More »
The game of love, including flirting and sex, has been around for hundreds of thousands of years, but I saw a different version played out recently on spring break in Cabo, Mexico. My wife and
Flirting and sex are alive but not well for college women Read More »
We cannot control the parade of negative thoughts marching thru our minds. But we can choose which ones we will give attention to. Picture your thoughts as people passing by the front of your home.
Helping girls become in charge of their anxiety Read More »
Parents often misinterpret normal, important developmental transitions as misbehaviors, causing much angst and unnecessary power struggles. In this podcast, Dr. Tim will describe Dr. T. Berry Brazelton’s Touch Points model, including ones experiences from
Ain’t Misbehavin’, Developmental reasons behind children’s outbursts Read More »
There are definitely things we can do to prevent school shootings. Without trying to oversimplify this complex issue, I want to address a couple of areas that we do have control over. I gathered data
We CAN prevent school shootings: here’s how Read More »
In this podcast, Dr. Jordan will use captivating stories to describe the spirit and purpose of the authoritative parenting style. Find out more about our amazing summer camp and weekend retreat experiences for girls
Authoritative Parenting Read More »
If threatening to take away your daughter’s cell phone is your best leverage for discipline, you are in deep trouble. Yet time and time again I find parents holding technology over their daughter’s heads as
Taking away your daughter’s phone is THE worst way to discipline Read More »
Kids share with me all the time stories of overbearing parents who take the fun out of sports. I also recently read an article with tips for youth sports spectators, and it inspired me to
How to avoid being a “straight jacket” sports parent Read More »
So much of the focus in the media lately has been on the impropriety of eminent men sexually harassing women, with no attention to teaching teenagers the tools of prevention. I’m focusing this blog on
5 crucial tools women need to stop sexual harassment Read More »
There are some crucial qualities girls need to develop self-esteem and grit. I described four of these in a previous blog, and today I am adding four more “un-words” to the list. Unaffected: The happiest
Raising girl’s self-esteem and grit: Un-Words critical for girls to embrace Read More »
The best present your child can receive this holiday season is opportunity: to fail, to cooperate, and to slow down and do nothing. Forget the latest fads in clothes, toys, and technology. What every child
The best present for kids this holiday: failure! Read More »
There are important evolutionary reasons why dads act the way they do. In this podcast, Dr. Jordan will discuss the wiring of the male brain and the conditioning men received growing up that has influenced
Husbands and Fathers: The Nature of the Beast Read More »
It’s time to abolish college sports and thus scholarships for athletes, and return the focus on campus to education. More importantly, this might have a trickle-down effect to lessen the pressure of youth sports. The
Burned out youth athletes: it’s time to abolish college athletic scholarships Read More »
Three women discuss their experiences and several other topics related to their first few months of college, including: adjustment to new life, homesickness, the sorority rush process, downside of phones and social media, boys, and
040: The Ups and Downs of College Freshmen Read More »
The lesson of the following story applies so well to the girls that I work with and the issue of bullying. You have $86,400 in your account and someone stole $10 from you; would you
Best antidote to bullying: 86,400 reasons to not sweat the small stuff Read More »
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