Why Teens Do Dumb Things – and How You Can Stop Them
Believe me when I say that I feel lucky. My kids are largely healthy, and although they have at times kept me up at nights, I know that...
To Become a Successful Leader, You Must Break This Bad Habit
Stop obsessing. You're the only person in the room who knows (or cares) that you're having a bad hair day. Last week, I told a friend...
Video games, online games and apps: Teenagers
Video games, online games and apps are extremely popular with children and teenagers. Children might seem to spend too much time gaming,...
Great books addressing "Building Self Esteem" for Middle Schoolers
Stick Up for Yourself by Gerri Johnson, Gershen Kaufman, and Lev Raphael 101 Ways To Develop Student Self-Esteem and Responsibility by...
Synopsis of Netflix's 13 Reasons Why
“Eerie, beautiful, and devastating.” —Chicago Tribune “A stealthy hit with staying power... thriller-like pacing.” —The New York Times...
In this day and age of 13 Reasons Why...
Teen Stress and Anxiety Teenagers experience stress every day and can benefit from learning stress management skills. School demands and...
THE BEDROCK OF EI: SELF-AWARENESS
The ability to be an emotionally intelligent leader is based on 19 competencies in four areas: self-awareness, self-management, social...
Emotional Intelligence Is No Soft Skill
Despite a bevy of research and best-selling books on the topic, many managers still downplay emotional intelligence as a “touchy-feely”...
Mirror Talk
“I’m fat.” “I look terrible.” “My body is disgusting.” “No wonder no one wants to date me.” Mirror talk. It’s cruel, harmful, and...
Optimism and Pessimism: Is Your Glass Half Empty?
Most pessimists can’t stand optimists. Don’t give them any of this “glass is half-full” stuff. They don’t want to hear it. But,...
