Posts by Michael Grieco
The Case For Chastity
If you are a high school student or younger, I would like to offer some very strong advice that you are unlikely to hear from anyone other than your parents. I might also receive some heat for this suggestion, and I don’t care. I can certainly defend it. My advice is; If you are a…
Read MoreIs College Right for You
In the United States 60-70% of high school graduates enroll in some form of college or higher education. Some people go back to college, later in life, part or full time, as a result of exploring other options like trade schools or the military. It seems to me, strictly through personal observations from reading articles…
Read MoreEmpowering Single Parents: Strategies to Elevate Your Resilience
I have mentioned in several of my blogs how challenging it is to navigate life as a single parent. Even if you are fortunate enough to not have to deal with the financial strains and pressures of being a single parent, you will still have to deal with potential trauma, conflicting priorities, instilling discipline in…
Read MoreFinding Happiness
The International Journal of Research Studies in Psychology published a study called What Makes Teenagers Happy. The study was published in 2012 and included other research on the same subject matter. The findings, at least to me, were not surprising. Healthy relationships with family, friends, playing sports and other activities and participating in church groups…
Read MoreWhy are Teenagers so Sad ?
In a few of my other blogs I mentioned that I have worked with teenagers in most demographics in several different capacities. One of my motivations was this subject. Teenagers and happiness. I have noticed a very slow decline in happiness among teenagers. I can understand that children in the foster care system have little…
Read MoreThe Importance of Goal Setting
When I decided to pursue a certification as a health and wellness coach it was primarily to work with divorced or single parents with kids. Having gone through a very difficult time as a single divorced parent, it took me years just to make my way back to normalcy and even longer to land at…
Read MoreKnow Your Talents
Skills development is an essential aspect of personal and professional growth. As technology, industries, and job requirements continue to change, individuals and organizations must adapt and upgrade their skill sets to remain competitive and relevant. In the past, many people held jobs for life, relying on a set of skills learned early in their careers.…
Read MoreFind God
If you are truly struggling with your divorce, being a single parent, or anything else for that matter and you feel as If you have lost all hope, I can assure you that you are not alone. If you are a Christian, you may feel as if God has deserted you, or you start to…
Read MoreFind Your Heros
Many times in life we turn to others for inspiration. Names like Zig Ziglar and Tony Robbins, or religious leaders like Billy Graham, Martin Luther King, John Paul II, Mother Teresa and Gandhi to name only a few. In a world saturated with social media, there are an infinite number of platforms offering advice. Throughout…
Read MoreNetworking as a Single Parent
We all understand the benefits of networking. It’s not just about business though. You should build a strong network of people that are willing to help you in all aspects of your life and I don’t mean this in a selfish way. You can build your network though LinkedIn, professional associations and even networking groups…
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