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My Empathy On-Switch

My Empathy On-Switch

by Dennis Coates | Oct 28, 2022 | Adolescence, Parent-child Communication, Parenting Blogs, Personal Strength, Strong for Parenting

Someone said to me recently, “Nearly all the problems of the world would be solved if human beings were more empathetic.” It was such a bold, broad thing to say that I really had to reflect on it for a while. Ultimately, I found the statement hard to...
A Heartfelt Rant about Race

A Heartfelt Rant about Race

by Dennis Coates | Aug 4, 2022 | Critical Thinking, Education, Parenting, Personal Strength, Self-Esteem, Strong for Parenting, Teen Culture, Teen Success

Children are miracles. Loving parents know this. But kids start out life innocent and only learn what they observe and they’re taught. And these days, slogans such as “Black Lives Matter” are visible everywhere. When required to declare race on a...
Violence: Swimming Against the Current of Our Culture

Violence: Swimming Against the Current of Our Culture

by Dennis Coates | Jun 7, 2022 | Behavior Change, Education, Health & Nutrition, Parenting, Peer Pressure, Personal Strength, Programs, Teen Culture, Teen Suicide

It’s June 2022, and we are learning about mass murders. Almost on a daily basis. Innocent people dying. Even little kids. Did you see this coming? If you didn’t see it coming, maybe it’s because you didn’t want to believe the signs all around...
Teen Suicide Can Be Prevented

Teen Suicide Can Be Prevented

by Dennis Coates | May 10, 2022 | Adolescence, Adolescent Brain, Critical Thinking, Parenting, Peer Pressure, Personal Strength, Self-Esteem, Teen Culture, Teen Suicide

As I write this, I’m aware that these are troubled times. So I was alarmed but not surprised at reports of a rising trend in teen suicide. The CDC says that suicide is the second leading cause of death among teenagers. The word “unthinkable” comes to...
Life is Hard: Raise a Strong Adult

Life is Hard: Raise a Strong Adult

by Dennis Coates | Mar 15, 2022 | Adolescence, Behavior Change, Critical Thinking, Encouragement, Inspiring Quotes, Parent-child Communication, Parenting Books, Personal Strength

As I write this, Vladimir Putin has decided that he wants Ukraine to become a part of Russia. The people of Ukraine don’t want this; they want to remain their own nation, separate from Russia. But rather than enter into peaceful relations with Ukraine, Putin has...
7 Big Truths about Empathy

7 Big Truths about Empathy

by Dennis Coates | May 27, 2021 | Parent-child Communication, Parenting, Parenting Blogs, Parenting Books, Personal Strength

One of my favorite parenting experts is Deborah Gilboa, MD. also known as Dr. G. In the past I’ve shared several of her posts. In this video, “The Big Lie about Empathy,” she shares some eyes-wide-open truths about EMPATHY. Probably nothing is more...
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