Since he was 5, he’s slung a backpack onto his small shoulders and walked away from me, a little farther every time. He’s gone to sleepaway camps, onto school buses, and into my car to drive himself to high school, a little farther every time. And one day, before you Read more…
AND THEN THERE WERE NONE “You don’t know what you’ve got until its gone”….a phrase often used in a time of refection. I typically write about the various ways that effective communication skills can enhance and empower the lives of today’s students….but this time I’m writing about something else. I Read more…
Well, another holiday season has come and gone in the blink of an eye. It seems like I was just setting up the fresh mini pumpkins to decorate my kitchen table for Halloween ’23 and now it’s the second week of ’24! This past Thanksgiving and December holiday season was Read more…
10 tips for active listening Listening is an important skill in all areas of life, whether you’re a high school pr college student, or not. Whether you are dealing with colleagues or in family relationships, most of us aren’t as good at listening as we’d like to think. When we Read more…
Ad-just-ment; noun – the process of adapting or becoming used to a new situation I want to start with this sentiment to make sure I’m very clear… I am very thankful for so much in my life. It’s been 12+ years since I learned I wasn’t married, and I experienced Read more…
My oldest son recently moved out of state to start his college career, and I have found myself in a very reflective mood the past few weeks. Not only have I been thinking about how I have done as a father, preparing my son to leave the nest, but I’ve Read more…
This is by far the most vulnerable I’ve been in any of my writing. Somehow this feels like the right time to open up a little. And at the same time, I want to share some of my story because it ties in directly to my mission of Talk Shop Read more…
I am sure you can agree 2021 was another challenging year full of ups, downs and unknowns. Talk Shop continues to innovate and adapt to the ever-changing circumstances of the pandemic – which makes effective communication skills even more pivotal. One of my initiatives this year is to build awareness Read more…
Teens today face many obstacles and challenges and parents want to discover how to unlock their child’s greatest potential. And before I go any further, I want to let you know I am a parent of two teens myself! As parents we want only the best for our kids but Read more…
Are you searching for something a little different than the ordinary FUNDRASING EVENT? What about offering a dynamic experience for your high school students? Would having an event that raised money for your organization AND offered valuable life skills be a fit? Talk Shop will donate a percentage from every Read more…