THE EDUCATIONAL CHALLENGE Many children are living with chronic stress. Over time this stress damages the brain and makes it very difficult for children to learn. The Effects of Stress on The Brain: Sympathetic nervous system activates “flight or fight” response; Body...
Psychologists believe that today’s children face more stress than past generations. This has a lot to do with children’s social support system and their environment. Many children aren’t raised surrounded by both parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins like...
What an awesome time for soccer in the US! Not only are we able to watch great World Cup match this summer, but Team USA is representing and playing well! I was honored to play alongside Clint Dempsey for two years when we were with the New England Revolution (of...
The Entrepreneur Mindset While operating an expanding national franchise, I have had the opportunity to speak with many interested candidates. Throughout the qualification process I have noticed that a consistent factor between a Serious Candidate and a less serious...
Sports … When to begin? As an athlete, I certainly want my children to get “into” sports. Having 9 younger siblings and 3 young children of my own, I have had plenty of opportunity to observe and experiment. Coaching youngsters for over 15 years have also allowed me...
Movin’ and Groovin’ We were born to move and yet we have stopped! Just a few generations ago, physical activity was an integral part of daily life and now, in the name of “progress,” physical INACTIVITY almost seems normal. This epidemic has recently come into focus...
