Friendship After the Nest Empties

By Charlotte Guest · June 26, 2024

Published in Families, Adult Children, Communication, Discipline, Friendships, Guest Posts, Inspiration, Personal Growth, Spiritual Life, Values, Well-Being

If you are preparing for the empty nest or in the empty nest, then you will want to know Charlotte Guest. We just had her…

Tuesday Video: Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance

By [reposted by] Jim Burns · June 25, 2024

Published in Families, Adolescence, Communication, Discipline, Emerging Adults, Family Activities, Family Life, Parenting, Personal Growth, Values

Angela Duckworth has inspired me personally with her book and presentations on Grit. Come to find out, it’s not the smartest or the most talented…

The Power of Your Presence

By Jim Burns · June 24, 2024

Published in Families, A.W.E., Adolescence, Communication, Discipline, Education, Family Life, Health Issues, Inspiration, Parenting, Personal Growth, Spiritual Life, Stress, Values, Well-Being

The Power of Your Presence The power of being there for our children is so profoundly meaningful that we often miss it. When kids understand…

Culture Post: Early Life Stress Can Lead to Substance Use in Adolescents

By [reposted by] Jim Liebelt · June 21, 2024

Published in Families, Alcohol-Drugs, At-Risk, Culture, Stress, Teen Behaviors

Stress during childhood is associated with earlier substance use in male and female adolescents, according to a study presented at ENDO 2024, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting in Boston, Mass.