The Opportunity of Danger

When it comes to our children, most of us have a radar that NASA would be envious of. We find trouble…

Can I Be Frank?

How many times have you blown up at your spouse, or child, or coworker, because you finally say what you should have stated weeks or months ago?

Just Getting Started

The old Apollo rockets used the vast majority of their fuel just getting off the launchpad.

In the same way, it can feel….

Hal on TV: Preparing Our Teens for Adulthood

Hey fellow Daily Pausers, check out this important roundtable discussion …

Emerging Adults?

I disagree with Whitney Houston; I don’t believe the children are our future. I believe new adults are the real hope future. Unfortunately,…

Be More Curious, Be Less Certain

In my experience, certainty is among the least attractive qualities one can possess. People who are always certain—they’re the…

Is Loyalty Overrated?

Tomorrow is the big day, when our newest book, Choose Your Own Adulthood, hits the bookstores everywhere. It’s a perfect gift book for any teenager/young adult, but…

Teach Your Kids to Make Decisions

If I could wave a magic wand over my kids, I would wish they become decisive people.

Invest More, Save Less

This may sound like crazy advice I would give to my daughter as she left for college, but this is exactly what I wanted her to think about as she managed more of her money.

Respond More, React Less

Respond More, React Less is, in many ways, the entire ScreamFree message. It’s also an important chapter in our newest book, Choose Your Own Adulthood.