Posts Tagged ‘absent fathers’
Raising Boys? Research to Support the Facts
I’ve been providing you a series of blogs that contain information you need to know if you’re raising boys. Starting with “Economically Undesirable Men” where I shared the disturbing article claiming unmarried women are finding today’s unmarried men “undesirable.” The facts aren’t an attempt to justify, they are meant as a call to action for…
Read MoreRaising Boys? The Facts Don’t Lie
In the blog titled “Economically Undesirable Men” I touched on a subject I think surprised many of my readers. It’s shocking and potentially unbelievable for many of you, so here are the facts! These facts tell the story:
Read MoreParenting: When to Cope-When to Heal
Lately the new “buzz word” in my field is teaching children “coping skills.” Coping by definition: Coping means to invest one’s own conscious effort, to solve personal and interpersonal problems, in order to try to master, minimize or tolerate stress and conflict. I see it everywhere and here I’ll explain the difference in coping and…
Read MoreChallenge for Change!
I don’t watch a lot of T.V., however I do watch the local and national news. It’s important to know and be aware of what’s happening locally and around the country. One universal message you hear at both levels are stories of boys in trouble. For me as a PhD, Licensed Professional Counselor working with…
Read MoreIn Search of Fathers Wisdom
When an article on boys gets published and catches my eye, I like to share my thoughts with you! This one was written by a mom raising a 12 year old boy; “Raising Better Boys” was in USA Today and here’s what caught my attention. In the midst of innumerable allegations bringing white-hot attention to…
Read MoreFather: Teacher, Mentor & Example
The New York Times ran an op-ed piece by a psychologist/father titled “It’s Dangerous to Be a Boy.” He tells a story about dealing with a situation his son was having as a young man. In part it went like this… After years together laughing and riding their tricycles and then bikes up and down…
Read MoreEpidemic of Absent Fathers
We have an epidemic of absent fathers. Sad but true. Here I’ll outline the three most prevalent types. Emotionally Absent This dad may be present in the home physically, but emotionally he’s somewhere else. Maybe he works long hours; he’s out early in the morning and home in time for dinner. He’s a hard worker…
Read MoreSaving Our Adolescent Sons
Art Holiday has a rich history as one of St. Louis finest reporters. When he asked to do a story on The Quest Project, I was honored. However, I first needed permission from both the boys and their parents; once we all agreed I humbly accepted and invited him to group!
Read MoreRaising Boys?
Admittedly I was a bit apprehensive allowing a reporter to “sit in” a Quest Project group. However Jeanette Cooperman of St. Louis Magazine has done a truly professional article about what she experienced! I hope you enjoy it. “In Search of Manhood” A St. Louis therapist says we’re making it harder and harder for boys…
Read MoreIn Honor of Father’s Day
As Father’s Day approaches, I consider the best gift I can give Dads out there raising sons! It happens that my recent interview on “KTRS Big 550” with John Carney and Julie Buck is just that; the best gift I can give you.
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