Posts Tagged ‘single mom’
Saving Our Sons Sneak Peek – Ethan (A Case Study)
I want to introduce you to a fine young man who worked very hard to overcome his anger. Ethan’s story is one of eight case studies in Saving Our Sons. The following excerpt is from Chapter 11: Ethan. I hope you find value in this glimpse at the deep benefits of The Quest Project®.
Read MoreAre You Unintentionally Fostering Parent Alienation Syndrome in Your Boy?
I am inspired to write about parent alienation syndrome, or PAS, this week after meeting with an adolescent boy who was struggling with his feelings about his dad. It’s not the first time and most likely not the last; I continue to do my part in discouraging this behavior (PAS) in most circumstances.
Read MorePlay 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…
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 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 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 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 MoreRemember Sandy Hook?
Remember Sandy Hook? Why now you ask do I bring up Sandy Hook? Well as many of you know I am coming to the end of my PhD studies; as a matter of fact I’m finishing my last two courses as I write this. A recent assignment was to discuss the horrible events that took place…
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