If you can agree with Premise 1 that in many instances bullies beget bullies and Premise 2 that most times it is really about insecurity, then you are ready for Premise 3. Increase self-confidence and security, and you will see … Continue reading
Again, I readily acknowledge that I don’t have a degree in psychology or social work. I am an observer of life and just calling it as I see it. Feel free to agree or disagree with me. At some point … Continue reading
While bullying is a hot topic in the media these days, it’s nothing new. I experienced it as a child. Most people have. The question in my mind is not so much what to do about bullying, because you call … Continue reading
I found this online a while ago, knowing it would fit somewhere… It fits nicely with my last blog so I thought I would share it with you. The author, Rhiana Maidenberg, is a freelance parenting writer, escaping her two … Continue reading
Did you know that Scotch Guard that is used these days to protect rugs and upholstery was a mistake? A failure? Did you know that the glue that is used in Post It Notes was a mistake? A failure? How … Continue reading
At the beginning of March, I had the privilege of working with ten teens and five adults to present an overnight retreat called DELTA to fifteen teenagers in Geneva, IL. The whole process actually started in January when the presenting … Continue reading
Having trouble with your relationship with your teen? Nothing new here! Every generation since Adam and Eve have had to deal with those pesky teen years. Here are some practical things you can do to work on your communication skills. … Continue reading
I love teenagers. They are whacky, fun, creative, rebellious, draining and can drive you crazy. One of the greatest benefits of being a high school dean was that I got to work with them all day, but got to send … Continue reading
Back in the dark ages when I was a kid, we didn’t have much money therefore, not many toys. So we played with what we had and used our imaginations for what we didn’t have. My mom and step-dad were … Continue reading
When I was the Dean of Students at a local Christian High School in Plainfield, I received an email from a mom who thought we were a pre-school. Her daughter was extremely bright, but was a couple of months too … Continue reading