by Todd Kestin | Dec 29, 2017 | Uncategorized
On an afternoon I’ll never forget, one of my teen clients walked through the door, dropped into a chair, and proudly stated that he had discovered the key to happiness: weed. It’s his medicine, he says, and it makes him feel good. If he could only get a medical...
by Todd Kestin | Jan 7, 2017 | Uncategorized
Co-authored by Dennis Charles, author of Word Of Mouth: Networking To Take Your Business Into The Stratosphere When you push aside all the technology, all the gadgets and apps and filters, you’re left with a simple truth: we’re people who like to connect with other...
by Todd Kestin | Jul 2, 2016 | Uncategorized
From the moment they placed that bundle of joy and hope and love in your arms, you’ve been in control. You spoke, they listened. (At least that was the plan.) Now you have something else on your hands. Now you have a teenager. With this new arrival comes a stark...
by Todd Kestin | Jul 2, 2016 | Uncategorized
From the minute we open our eyes to the moment we close them for sleep, today’s media works overtime to remind us just how dangerous the world has become. It’s a miracle, we’re led to believe, just to survive the week. As adults, the relentless news about danger and...
by Todd Kestin | Jul 2, 2016 | Uncategorized
For John it was always about numbers and sports. I worked with John for several years, helping him navigate the treacherous waters of adolescence, and for as long as he could remember he had always wanted to bring together his love of numbers and sports, particularly...
by Todd Kestin | Jul 2, 2016 | Uncategorized
False friends can tear a teen’s life apart. Real friends can enhance their lives forever. Both options are ever present in a teen’s world. Five qualities make all the difference. I’ve worked in the field for many years and have sat across from many teens. In that...