Mad, 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…
Read MoreModern Day Rite Of Passage
Rite of Passage? I’m often asked what is a “rite of passage?” It’s a term that most people equate with times past. We have forgotten the importance of rite of passage with not only our boys, but girls too. Look Out Things Are Changing Rite of passage is a transition, and in it’s simplest terms means “changing from a boy…
Read MoreThe Best Dad
I’d like to share the story of a young man and his dad. This young man and his family are actually one of the Case Studies in my forthcoming book “Saving Our Sons” A Parent’s Guide to Preparing Boys for Success. Meet Dylan “Dylan” was full of anger the first time we met. According to…
Read MoreKeeping It Real
Today as I began to write I was keenly aware I was sad. What was I sad about? It was exactly 2 years ago today that my father-in-law died, and I was sad. That led me to my inspiration for this blog – grief and grieving. By Definition There are many definitions of grief, the one I…
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