Counselors make camp the place kids long to be. The relationships between campers and staff drive learning and retention each summer. So how can camps make sure that their counselors mentor and connect with campers without over-sharing or crossing important boundaries? Dr. G will explain the teen brain, and what makes 16-22 year olds such amazing leaders and educators for your … [Read more...]

With all the pressure on parents and educators to make kids happy, and see them succeed, it feels impossible to allow our kids to learn the hard life lessons. Dr. G will address this topic head on, making the case that kids and teens need failure in order to learn the ingredients of happiness: confidence, competence and strong relationship skills. She will empower adults to … [Read more...]

Most teens live on a see-saw of feeling like an adult and wanting to behave like a toddler. People raising teens want to create people who can handle responsibilities and adversity, but feel like independence should be earned. Doctor G will offer practical tools for finding the path to respect your teen’s unique POV (that’s point of view, just text your teen to ask) while … [Read more...]

Bad things happen. And when they do, parents need to decide – do I tell my kids? And WHAT should I say?  In this workshop, Doctor G gives developmental guidance to help decide whether to share or shield a child from a scary or sad event. Then participants will learn how to use these difficult experiences to make children more resilient and respectful. Doctor G problem solves … [Read more...]

Combine raising children with a resilient outlook and modeling your own healthy habits to create a generation of people who make their health a priority! Parents and caregivers will get suggestions about finding time for relaxation, and learn how to make the most out of doctor’s appointments.  Find out you should be asking and checking – for yourself and your kids - and also … [Read more...]