Guess Who’s Turning 108?
Question: How long does it take to blow out 108 candles? Answer: Ask any of the 1.2 million Rotary members around the globe. They are masters of numbers. Just consider these staggering statistics pertaining to Rotary’s incredible commitment to eradicate polio: When Rotary began the fight to end polio in 1985, nearly 350,000 people in 125 countries died from the disease…
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Polio is Ready for Your Close-Up!
If you’ve ever had dreams of starring in a commercial, then I bring good news. And if you’ve ever wanted an opportunity to save a child’s life, then my news is even twice as good. Rotary International invites you to be part of the World’s Biggest Commercial - one starring thousands and thousands of people from around the world – to join…
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RADIO: Concussions and Kids
In a previous show with Scott Hallenbeck, Executive Director of USA Football - the official youth development partner of the NFL – we discussed how this independent organization is providing terrific educational programs for youth football coaches, players and parents. Today, we’re talking in depth about one specific component of their commitment to safety: Concussions. Our guest is one of the country’s leading…
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RADIO: My Day at the NFL. What I Learned About Keeping Kids Safe!
I recently spent an entire day in the New York offices of the NFL. Honest. And you know what we talked about? Keeping kids safe in youth football. It was an extraordinary, eye-opening day. In fact, it had such a big impact on me that I wanted to bring some of what I learned to you. So today, we’re going…
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Loving Winter in the Summer. And Fall. And Spring.
I had the opportunity to hang out with, and meet a lot of pretty amazing people in Washington this past weekend. Lots. But no one captured my heart more than 13-year old Winter Vinecki. No one. Winter’s father, Michael, like me, was diagnosed with aggressive prostate cancer when he was in his early forties. And in the same way my own…
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Making Whoopi. And Why Bioscience Matters for Our Kids.
I attended a rather amazing event this past Saturday evening at the Kennedy Center in our nation’s capital. The event, hosted by Whoopi Goldberg and actor John O’Hurley, included some fantastic performances by Melissa Manchester, Stevie Nicks and Babyface Edmonds (a name I wasn’t familiar with but someone I am now a fanatical fan of!). And then there were…
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Yet Another “Talk” You Need to Have With Sons
I thought I had all of the “Talks” with my sons taken care of. That is, until my oldest son recently made a shocking confession to me. I guess I need to update my “Things-You-Need-to-Talk-to-Your-Sons-About Checklist” ! For all you dads—and moms—who think you’ve got your bases covered with the various “Talks” you need to have with your sons, I…
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RADIO: When Children Grieve the Death of a Loved One
Just like adults, children grieve the death of a loved one. Unfortunately, for children, it’s a new, unfamiliar emotion and journey. But when parents better understand that journey – from a child’s perspective – the road can be much smoother. Today we explore the process of children’s grief with Lauren Schneider, Clinical Director of Child and Adolescent Programs atOUR HOUSE,…
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My Vegetable Revolution: Part Two
Tales from a dad who’s trying to do a better of job of bringing veggies to the family dinner table. Today’s story could be titled, “Why breadsticks are NOT vegetables!” When I was in grade school, probably in second or third grade, our teacher gave us an assignment to go through magazines and cut out pictures of all the…
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My Vegetable Revolution: Part One
Did you know that June is National Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Month? I did! And I’ve been trying to celebrate it daily. Okay, the truth is my celebrating has less to do with it being the month of fruit and veggies and more to do with the fact that I’ve just resolved to be a better eater. Winter brings out…
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