13 quotations on the essence of leadership (read “parenting”)*
13 quotations on the essence of leadership* by Paul Stumb, Ph. D This essay...
Category Archives: Teens
Playing sports safely in the heat!
Last week Mary and I spent a few minutes in the hot sun walking...
Sexual assault = Shame on us!
Another front page article in the Tennessean last week about how colleges are not...
How can I get my teenagers out of bed in the morning?
“How can I get my teenagers out of bed in the morning?” Tom asked in...
Evil in the world
Did you ever wonder how people today survive the craziness, and evil that’s in...
Breast cancer and birth control pills!
Can there be an association between women taking oral contraceptives and increased risk of...
What happens to your kids when you have to move?
Many parents who are required to move to keep their jobs or start a...
Suicide prevention week!
One morning last week I saw two 17 year old boys whose dads had...
Sometimes we do the right thing!
Last year, as most of you know, Mary and I brought a Coton puppy...
Youth Violence Epidemic
We have an epidemic of youth violence in Nashville, not as bad as many...
How to keep a post-prom party from going wrong while making sure everyone has a good time.
Spring brings forth proms, and proms suggest post-prom parties, and post-prom parties often cause...
Adoption as miracle
I’m convinced I have the best job in the world. I wouldn’t have wanted...
Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas and may God bless you, everyone! Last week I received my first,...
What’s in a name?
OR “That which we call a rose, by...
Post-prom party: Fun without parental worry
It’s prom time again! So, I’m posting my grandson’s post-party rules. I have done...
Sex and Happiness
It’s a crying shame, that our courts support porn as freedom of speech, (read:...
Are sins of our fathers’ still visited on our sons?
One of the things I like most about my job is the unique opportunity...
A Hard Lesson
For the next couple of weeks I will be very busy finishing up...
Should your teen work?
Ever wonder if your teenager should get a job? Wonder no more! The answer...
How do kids learn
I was talking to a High School senior some time ago who told me...
Frequently Asked Questions about Messengers in Denim, Part 1
Seeing the virtual world tour shape up this past week has been fun! If...
What Would Life Be Without Kids, Especially Teens?
I hope everyone had a celebratory Freedom Day! We sure did! But, this morning...