More than 3.5 million children (approximately 47 per 1000 children of the U.S. Population) are reported to Child Protective Service agencies as victims of child abuse and neglect. An estimated 794,000 children were substantiated as victims of abuse, a rate of 10.6 per 1,000 children of the U.S. population. Tragically [...]

Bullying transcends all socioeconomic levels whether at school, home or business. Are some kids more likely to be victims than others? How would a parent know their child is being? There are many myths about bullying, which are the ones parents should know? What strategies can parents teach their kids [...]

What are the secret ingredients that will take you from good to great in business and at home? Can we cultivate them….yes! Formal education and job skills are not enough. The two core abilities one has to develop are personal strengths and people skills. These are essential to face and [...]

Bullying transcends all socioeconomic levels whether at school, home or business. Are some kids more likely to be victims than others? How would a parent know their child is being? There are many myths about bullying, which are the ones parents should know? What strategies can parents teach their kids [...]

Sports are such an integral part of our culture in the United States, that we often use sports terms in business, at home, school, or at play. Other than physical activity and physical fitness, are there benefits or lessons our children learn from participating in sports? Can the competition to [...]

In today’s world, who doesn’t want to achieve agelessness? We are all striving to appear younger and live a healthier lifestyle. Many of us are embarking on new careers in our 50”s. What does “Ageless You” really mean? What do we need to do to turn our life around? Tom [...]

Fascinating new research about the brain of teenagers has changed what brain scientists and educators used to assume about the subject. If you have ever parented, mentored or taught a teen, you know this is probably the most perplexing challenge you’ll ever face. Why do they act the way they [...]

What are the best practices that are needed in business and at home? Amazingly, they are interchangeable. Being a parent is being a leader. You must be present, able to focus and have self-awareness at home and in business. A leader needs to delegate, while being careful not to micromanage [...]

In this era of challenging economic times, more than ever, it is important to teach our children fiscal responsibility. Do you give your child an allowance? What are your expectations; are you being realistic? What should their responsibility be? Grandparent’s monetary gifts, savings, teens, cars, charity, part-time jobs, giving and [...]