9 ways to help boys form the close friendships they crave
Boys want to share the full range of their feelings, but many of them consider that too risky, feminine and “touchy feely.” If we give them the means to buck male stereotypes and form the…
Parent/Teen Purple Hibiscus Review
I love to talk about books with students, but reading together is also a great, not-too-intrusive way to gain access to your own child’s thoughts. I learned this firsthand when my 14-year-old daughter Emily and…
Reinforcing Values In Children
Tim, a young single dad on another continent, woke up feeling lost and alone. His tween son had made a big mistake, and Tim had raged at him the night before. He’s extremely close to…
9 ways parents can empower a child who has learning issues
If we want to empower kids with learning differences or ADHD, parents and schools need to ensure we’re identifying the right issues. We also need to understand that every challenge comes with built-in strengths, and…
10 Life Lessons from a Principal Who Led a Middle School for Four Decades
Michael Gordon ran a middle school for 40 years. That’s right, four DECADES. As principal, he got tough kids to soften and overprotective parents to loosen their grip. Under his watch, troublemakers fell into…
