HEALTHY ROLE MODELS FOR TEENS

Is Paris Hilton a role model? I think not! However, that was the question yesterday on Cleveland's Good Company.
Cick here to watch the video.
Whether parents recognize it or not, we are our children's role models. They WANT to look up to us, so we need to give them something to be proud of. The best example we can provide is to live healthy, happy, satisfied lives. Appreciate your skills and abilities - use them to their fullest extent. Appreciate your body and invest in your health. Those messages speak volumes to our children.

If you need help, consider parent coaching. I have more information on my website. Look under "coaching" at www.susanfee.com.

Take care,

Susan

UPCOMING MEDIA APPEARANCES!

Hi Everyone!

I just returned from two weeks on the road conducting on-site training for a number of clients on various topics. Great to work with each and every one of you! I ask a lot of my workshop participants - no sitting back. I'm hired to encourage change, and that requires that people be willing to drop the walls and do something different. I ask you to challenge a lot of previous assumptions and that can be uncomfortable. I appreciate those of you willing to take the ride with me.

Back in Cleveland, I have a number of upcoming media appearances,and most will be accessible online. Here's the line-up:

Wednesday June 27: Good Company (WKYC TV, Channel 3) 10-11 am. Topic: Finding Positive Role Models for Children. I'll post the online video link here later today.

Thursday June 28: Family Matters Radio Program (WHK 1420 AM, Cleveland) 3:30-4:00 PM. Topic: Mean Girls, Helping Our Daughters Develop Positive Friendships. This program streams live and posts old shows. Visit www.familymattersradio.com

Monday July 2: Q104 Morning Show (Cleveland) - co-hosting from 5:30-10:00 am. Listen online at www.Q104.com

Wednesday July 11: Good Company (WKYC TV, Channel 3) 10:00-11:00 am. Topic: Circle of FRIENDS Summer Camp for Girls! We still have openings; camp runs July 16-20. Register by calling 800-600-5327.

Monday July 9: Q104 Morning Show (Cleveland). Back again 5:30-10 am! Listen live to 104.1 or online www.q104.com.

If you have questions on any of the topics - let me know!

Take care of yourself,

Susan

From Third to First

I had the great pleasure of seeing Elliot Yamin perform over the weekend at Cleveland's Rib Cookoff (yes, from the side of the stage, thanks to my husband!)

Elliot came in third place in last year's American Idol, and you'd never know that he didn't "win." He possess so much soul, passion, and integrity. Because he came in third, he didn't get the big record deal. He went out on his own and independently produced his own album. It's the best thing that could have happened to him.

His story reminds me how often we get blinded by wanting a certain outcome - that number one position - that we lose sight of what can happen when we are left to struggle. For every person who doesn't get the promotion, for every person whose heart gets broken by "the one" for every college student who doesn't get into their top choice - KEEP GOING! Give thanks. You are now free to follow the path you were meant to be on all along.

Take care,
Susan