Archive for October 7, 2017

From a purely psychological perspective, the notion of “springing forward” sounds more appealing than “falling back.” And while debate continues to rage about the manmade construct of Daylight Saving Time (DST)—as well as its origins and intentions—I for one enjoy a little more daylight at the end of day, despite the fact that many a school child…

  Returning from spring break marks the beginning of the end for both high school and college seniors. More important, it reveals a duality of realism reflecting both the best of times and, perhaps, the worst of times. For high schoolers, senior spring offers a victory lap of sorts, cavorting and celebrating with some of…

As we turned the corner from winter to spring, a new urgency of summer planning for kids likely found its way into more than a few family conversations. Although options are galore, those that offer fun, experiential learning may prove optimal. Summer camps provide those very opportunities in “safe” spaces without fear of ridicule and filled with…

The parents of “John” waited to speak with me after my recent presentation at a private, independent school in New England. They appeared anxious, even scared, sharing their son’s response to admonishment over his alcohol use: “Everyone … really, everyone, does it!” But in high school, as in life, things are not always what they appear…