Today’s kids have more stressors and fear triggers than ever, including constant exposure to social and other media, bullying, intense pressure to excel at everything, and more. In addition, modern society often sends the message that today’s kids are fragile. According to Jack Gindi, that is our biggest mistake. “Real resilience isn’t built by avoiding […]
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How Negative Self-Talk is Crippling Our Children
Negative self-talk can creep up on anybody—especially kids. What if there were a way to identify this hidden habit in our children and give them the tools to defeat it? Armida Espinoza’s has a lifetime of experience in this area and will explain how kids aren’t as emotionally resilient as we might think. Invite Espinoza […]
Become a Better Parent in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
AI is already a big part of our day-to-day lives. Should we be concerned that our kids have easy access to this powerful resource? Quite the opposite, argues thought leader Marc Prensky. He sees artificial intelligence and cell phones as young people’s passports to the future — new human capabilities they will use to better […]
Former NBA Player Fights to Keep Kids in School
By Carl on November 19, 2024 in Inspirational, Feel-Good, Leadership, Military, Parenting, Problems Facing Our Nation
You might think that being drafted into the NBA by Hall of Famer Bill Russell or mentored by basketball legend Wilt Chamberlain would be living the dream, but Dean Tolson has much higher ambitions. His goal is getting at-risk kids to stay in school. Hear why he says he didn’t let his basketball career define […]
When Love Hurts: This Relationship Survived Addiction, Infidelity, and Child Suicide
Diana and John Snowden’s marriage has spanned 50-plus years and has faced significant challenges, including addiction, infidelity, bankruptcy, and separation. Six years ago, a new period of being a couple developed. The tragic suicide of their younger son was devastating, and Diana remarked, “If we weren’t together when our son died I know we never […]
Why Black Dads Get a Bad Rap
Historical stereotypes perpetuated by American culture claim that Black men are absent from the home and are bad dads because of it. Author Damon Grayson says: “Imprisonment has taken many Black fathers away from the family, which results in a lack of the male figure in the home. Plus, the media often portray Black men […]
She’s Been Bombed, Shot at, and Nearly Kidnapped – What She Knows Can Help You Conquer Stress
Everyone could use some tips for handling stress better. Col. Debra M. Lewis(USA, Ret.) has already coached thousands of people on her battle-tested methods to overcome obstacles and use life’s daily stresses to their advantage. Col. Deb will share those tips and tools along with her action-packed life story as one of the first women to attend the […]
6 Self-Care Tips for Busy, Stressed Out Parents
In the year ahead parents will have many challenges as they try to negotiate the demands on their time and attention and plenty of moms and dads will end up putting their own needs last. That’s why Natalie Bonfig wants parents to resolve to put self-care at the top of their list in 2022 so they can give the […]
Why are So Many Families Reeling from Estrangement?
According to research from Cornell University, one out of four people are estranged from their families, destined to begin the year with bad memories, hurt feelings, and the prospect of yet more separation and misunderstandings. What can they do to find forgiveness? To begin a new era of communication, sharing, understanding and family affection? Discuss the negative […]
How to Stem the Epidemic of Struggling Teens
By Carl on December 14, 2021 in COVID-19, Education, Family Issues, Parenting, Problems Facing Our Nation
Last year was especially tough for teenagers whose lives typically include one challenge, change, and charged-up problem after another. In fact, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention reports that the proportion of mental health-related emergency room visits for adolescents jumped 31% during the pandemic. That’s why you’ll want to interview Paul Bernabei, an educator, trainer and author of […]