Ask, Listen, Learn with Debbie Phelps in New York!
Jun
22
2012
June is a busy month for Ask, Listen, Learn!  Earlier in the month we sat down with Debbie Phelps and local DC bloggers.  Yesterday we traveled to New York with Debbie and appeared on TODAY...
Ask. Listen. Learn., Events, Kids, Parents, Underage Drinking
DC Bloggers treated to an afternoon with Debbie Phelps
Jun
11
2012
This afternoon we hosted a luncheon with local bloggers and legendary swim mom and Ask Listen Learn Ambassador Debbie Phelps to discuss the important roles parents and educators play in guiding youth...
Ask. Listen. Learn., Events, Parents, Partners, Teens
Dr. Wolf: Sarcasm with teens: a bad idea
Jun
07
2012
From The Globe and Mail “Jonathan, would you please help me fold this laundry?” “I can’t, my arm hurts.” “Oh, I’m so sorry. It must be terribly painful,...
Kids, Parents
Dr. Wolf: My kid is in trouble. Where did I go wrong?
May
24
2012
Sixteen-year-old Kaitlyn was a very unpleasant child. She came and went as she pleased. When she wasn’t ignoring her parents, she was nasty and swore a lot. All she wanted to do was hang out...
Kids, Parents
Dr Wolf
Dr. Wolf: Omigod! How do I deal with my teenage drama queen?
May
10
2012
From The Globe and Mail Samantha was getting ready for school. “Omigod, Mom! I left my good hairbrush at Trisha’s. Omigod.” “That’s too bad, dear. I guess you’...
Kids, Parents
Representative Himes Walks the Talk on Healthy Lifestyle
May
10
2012
U.S. Representative Jim Himes (D-CT) recently joined The Century Council for an Ask Listen Learn event at West Rocks Middle School in Norwalk, Connecticut.  He sat down with Field Director Sarah...
Ask. Listen. Learn., Events, Kids, Parents, Teens, Underage Drinking
Remmi Smith: Role models live a healthy lifestyle
May
07
2012
Saying “no” to underage drinking is part of leading a healthy lifestyle. I know this seems pretty simple but the happiest people are people who live a healthy lifestyle. A healthy...
Ask. Listen. Learn., Guest Writers, Kids, Parents, Partners
The Ask, Listen, Learn game: technology + physical activity = better learning
May
03
2012
The role technology plays in education is constantly evolving as educators and school administrators understand that the key to reaching students is to make learning engaging.  The Ask, Listen ,...
Ask. Listen. Learn., Guest Writers, Kids, Parents, Underage Drinking
Explore new activities with your child this week
May
02
2012
During this month, National Physical Fitness and Sports Month, parents should embrace National Physical Education and Sport Week, May 1-7, as the perfect opportunity to help your child explore a...
Guest Writers, Kids, Parents, Teens
An Alcohol Awareness Month Message from Mallory Weggemann
Apr
25
2012
We are just a few short days away from May and one month closer to the summer.  I have been in the pool pretty much training non-stop for the 2012 Paralympic Games in London.  In addition...
Ask. Listen. Learn., Athletes, Guest Writers, Kids, Parents, Underage Drinking

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