Why She Drinks
(Photo from Wall Street Journal, June 22, 2013) At a time when I hear many more young women (teens) …
Tag Archives: family conversations
Summer Driving Might Not Be So Sunny!
When you read the stats on teen driving during the summer, it really gets your attention. This just in from …
How do we help kids develop “post-traumatic growth?” Asset 4
(A re-post by popular request) We’ve been considering how to help our kids come out on the “high side” after …
A BOLD New Realization (a re-run by popular demand!)
I don’t know about you, but I just LOVE to learn new things. Especially things which explain life and help …
Meanspeak’s Mark
This is NOT a blog about teen suicide. On the front page of The Dallas Morning News today, April 4, …
Keep Calm and Parent On: Thoughts Teen Suicide
It is oddly troubling to discover that not only is teen suicide a problem in our community but that it …
A “Third Thing” for Your Dinner Conversation
Recently I have been talking with parents about Parker Palmer’s concept of a “third thing” to be used in discussions. …
Goals or Mission Statement?
Experts pretty much agree that people who set goals are more effective at actually getting what they want. If you …
Raised in a Glass Jar?
A man raised a baby swan in a glass jar, but as the bird grew it became stuck in the …
A BOLD New Realization (a re-run by popular demand!)
I don’t know about you, but I just LOVE to learn new things. Especially things which explain life and help …
