Saving Our Sons – Pre-Order News!

Those of you who follow me know I have worked hard to get to this day!  Today my book, Saving Our Sons – A Parents Guide to Preparing Boys for Success is available on Amazon.com for pre-orders.  It’s an exciting day at our house!

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Problem Based Learning

Under normal circumstances problem based learning, or PBL as it’s referred to, is “an approach that challenges children to learn through engagement in a real problem at home or school.” How It Works It’s a great process the schools are using to actually test the problem solving skills of students in various scenarios.  Remember the word problems…

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The Quest Project Graduation

One of my favorite times is The Quest Project® graduation!  It’s a special night for me when I get to honor the work of the young men that have completed The Quest Project® 10 week program. Speak To Us! Over the years I have had many guest speakers attend to offer a story, a life experience and piece of…

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Birds of a Feather

You’ve heard that old cliché a million times.  “Birds of a feather flock together!”  I’m not certain I believe it 100% but I do believe that “who we associate ourselves with” can impact our behavior.  That applies to adults as well as children; the only difference is as an adult we make our own choices, as parents we…

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Play Ball!

Baseball season is heating up! Yes I’m an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan, GO CARDS!  I’m a hockey fan too, I know one of these years the Blues are going to win the Stanley Cup, GO BLUES! This inspired me to write about sports and how adolescent boys can get not only mentoring from a coach, but a “release” of stored/pent-up energy with…

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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…

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Hip 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…

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It 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…

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