Happy Father’s Day
Being a father is a special honor; Happy Father’s Day to all Dad’s! Dad’s Are a Gift What a special opportunity a dad has in the life of his son. As I was completing some of my research recently on this very subject, I was reminded of the important role dad plays in the healthy development…
Read MoreHip Hip Hooray!
Graduation is a major milestone for your son. Congratulations! Now what? Welcome To Adulthood – After Graduation This is a very exciting time for most families. I congratulate you if you are honoring a grad in your home. It’s a time to honor the achievement and begin to plan the next steps if you haven’t already…
Read MoreIt CAN Happen To You
I read a very disturbing story recently, about teens addicted to and dying from heroin. Here’s what made it even more disturbing: It is happening right in my own backyard. The community in which I live is becoming overwhelmed with heroin addiction. It is pervasive, from schools to homes to the streets and parks. You can be assured, if…
Read MoreMad, Sad, Glad and Afraid
These are my BIG FOUR! Regardless if you’re young, old, male or female these basic four emotions – mad, sad, glad, and afraid – are appropriate for you. Processing your feelings is healthy and I highly recommend that. Here’s why. Feeling Angry Feeling angry or “mad?” Oh no! This is the feeling that scares everyone. I’m always amazed…
Read MoreThe Best Mom
I shared a story not long ago titled The Best Dad; it was based on one of the eight case studies in my soon to be released book “Saving Our Sons” A Parent’s Guide to Preparing Boys for Success. It’s appropriate to share another one of those case studies today about a Mom that never gave up…
Read MoreSOS – Part Two
So back to the documentary I referred to last week. The Mask You Live In , has some great examples of how bad it is for troubled boys, but no concrete examples of what is good, or going beyond talking and giving examples of what is working.
Read MoreSOS – Part One
Last week I was honored to be asked by Raintree School to be a panelist after the screening of The Mask You Live In. If you haven’t heard of or seen the documentary it’s worth watching. It is based on Boys Are in Trouble. Nothing new right, you’ve been hearing me and everyone else say…
Read MoreBoys Are In Trouble
One of the first blogs I wrote was Our Boys Are in Trouble and here I am reminding you again, why you ask? Because it’s not getting any better; as a society we’re failing our boys.
Read MoreBook In Hand – Saving Our Sons Proof
I have to say, the feeling of holding this book in my hands is hard to put in words! It has been a labor of love and it’s finally here!
Read MoreSpring Time Renewal
Spring is one of my favorite seasons. The days get longer and the sun shines brighter, it feels like a time of renewal. I tend to feel more like setting expectations for myself in the Spring. Resolutions Are For Everyday I have never been one to do New Years resolutions; I don’t believe you “resolve” to…
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