Embracing Vulnerability

Embracing Vulnerability

We can’t access empathy when we refuse to allow ourselves to feel vulnerable.  Watch Brene Brown talk about vulnerability. Well worth five...
New resouce for parents of teens

New resouce for parents of teens

It’s official. The publications date of our new book on iTeens is May 15.  How to Connect with Your iTeen:   Susan Morris Shaffer and  Linda Perlman Gordon Bullying, gangs, social media, smartphones, reality TV . . .The hands-on guide you...
Do We Engage in Fear Based Parenting?

Do We Engage in Fear Based Parenting?

According to David Finkelhor at the Crimes Against Children’s Research Center, abductions by strangers are down 51% since 1997 yet only 13% of school aged children walk or bike to school compared to 48% in 1969. Childhood is now a danger free zone, with...