From Boy to Man
Parents Beware-New Nanny!
We’re all busy raising our kids; responsibilities include entertaining, educating, and guiding. Likely they have a phone and you’ve allowed the phone (who I refer to as the new nanny) to replace many of the roles a parent is responsible for. It’s a new reliable, relatively inexpensive nanny. Am I right?
Read MoreThe Quest Project Online-Overview
Are you worried about your son? Here is an overview of Modules 1-10 of the The Quest Project Online where he will learn how to thrive and survive his adolescent years!
Read MoreThe Quest Project Online-Conflict Resolution
In Module 7 of The Quest Project Online titled “Conflict Resolution,” participants learn conflict is part of life; most importantly they learn the best way to resolve it! Check out the sneak peek here.
Read MoreThe Quest Project Online-Goal Setting
The Quest Project Online is made up of 10 modules. By watching this short video, a “sneak peek,” you’ll get insight into Module 2 which is titled Goal Setting!
Read MoreHappy Father’s Day!
On this special day, Father’s Day, I hope all the fathers out there remember they are the “conductors of the family train!” If you follow me, you know that another one of my favorite poems is by Rudyard Kipling “If.” My dear friend and United States Air Force buddy sent me this poem. Please enjoy!
Read MoreSchool’s Out-Now What?
Spring and summer are my favorite seasons; the days are longer, and the sun shines just a bit brighter! For many parents this time of year can be chaotic because SCHOOLS OUT! Where is my son, who is he with, and what is he doing!
Read MoreAttention Parents! Suicide Warning Signs
Today on the local news a young mother was grieving the loss of her 12 yr. old son; he committed suicide. In my profession we see the devastating effects of suicide far too often.
Read MoreThank You Mom!
This is dedicated to all the Mom’s out there who are raising son(s)! Thanks To Mom If you’re a single Mom, you don’t need me to tell you how hard it is raising kids alone. Most mom’s I talk to feel they are filling the role of dad too. You are most likely working a full-time…
Read MoreThe Quest Project® Online “Dream Team”
This awesome team (along with their guest) came together over good food and fun recently! We celebrated the mission, hard work and future of The Quest Project®. Everyone in attendance was/is instrumental in the launch of the new Online version of The Quest Project! To sum up the night, I feel blessed and honored!
Read MoreParenting Tip: Teaching Empathy
As the facilitator of The Quest Project®-A Modern Day Rite-of-Passage program for adolescent boys my observations are “real time and accurate!” I am also an avid researcher, so when I detect a shift or change in adolescent behavior, I dig in to understand the cause.
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