From the Inbox: Distracted Boys, Homework Blocks, and Study Hall
I get a bit of email now and again asking for clarification on a topic in one of my books, or for advice on a certain issue. As much as I would love to, I am generally not able to …
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QOTD: What Makes YOU Beam?
Yesterday, I received an amazing email from the parent of a Green Ivy student who comes to our Los Altos office: I wanted to let you know that Mignote did a great job getting [our son] ready to take …
The Dark Side of Teen Sleepovers
As spring turns to summer, high school prom season is in full swing and there are inevitably more parents hosting slumber parties and sending their own kids to sleepovers. Last week, I was at a book event for The Myth …
The Strength Behind Surviving in Numbers – Q & A with Alison Safran
Now and then, I interview teens and adults who are doing something interesting, inspiring, and entrepreneurial – whether they are pursuing a particular interest, starting a non-profit or business venture, or somehow paved their own way to personal success and …
The Hidden Reality of Spring Stress (for Teens and Parents!)
Most people are always relieved when Springtime weather finally arrives – especially students who believe they are that much closer to summer vacation. In my office, though, I often see how Springtime is an incredibly stressful time, especially for …
Yellowberry: How One Teen is Taking on the Tween/Teen Bra Industry
Last year, I was on vacation and ran into a father whose daughter I had worked with in the past. Their family was staying at the same resort, and the father looked somewhat exhausted and horrified. He explained how he …
Finishing this School Year Off Right
There is such truth to the term Spring Fever when it comes to school and homework – I often refer to the pre- and post- Spring Break school world as being like running the third lap in the mile – …
How to Encourage Teens' Focus in a Tech-Heavy World
When I speak at schools, I begin by asking the students how many of them would like five to seven extra hours of free time every week. The response generally depends on the age group of the audience. Middle-schoolers’ eyes …
How To Really Encourage Your Daughter's Leadership Abilities
One of the most defining moments of my college career is a time I don’t often think about anymore. At the time, of course, it was completely nerve-wracking. It was the middle of the first semester of my sophomore year, …
