American Life… Intimacy’s Secret Hopes and Fears 6 Aug 20156 Aug 2015 Mike’s pool chair was fully reclined as he took in the evening sky when the instructor found him five minutes into the group’s first break. Without shifting his upward gaze,…
Education… Relationship Skills Classes Gaining Traction 13 Jul 201113 Jul 2011 A young couple from Liberty City, one of South Florida's most economically distressed communities, talk about the lasting impact skills training had on their marriage and family. Two recent studies…
Education… YMCA Bets Happier Teams Scores Big with Members 3 Apr 20114 Apr 2011 FATHERHOODCHANNEL.COM With budgets tighter than ever, YMCA executives are betting happier employees who understand emotions in themselves and others will be more satisfied with their jobs and better able to…
Culture… Curtain Closing on Threat and Reward Model 27 Feb 201128 Feb 2011 "The seed model is built on a simple equation: person equals person." by Seth Eisenberg “Democracy is not just about an election,” Israeli President Shimon Peres said as…
Education… New Approaches Help Veterans Maintain Housing 20 Feb 201125 Apr 2015 “Soldiers need a tool to integrate back into the civilian world and family situations that will take practice but is practical towards relieving emotions and exposing false beliefs. Soldiers have…
Education… Skills Help Couples Balance Work and Family 25 Oct 201026 Oct 2010 Not long ago, Barack and Michelle Obama were both working full-time outside the home while raising two young daughters. The President spoke this week about the struggles millions of Americans…
Education… Kendrick and Leslie Meek: Power of Partnership 22 Mar 201017 Apr 2010 Shortly after the devastating earthquake in Haiti, I messaged U.S. Congressman Kendrick Meek via Facebook with information about a PAIRS class we were teaching in the heart of Miami's Little…
Education… Five steps and strategies for dealing with bullying 16 Mar 201017 Apr 2010 "Hurt people hurt people," a youngster shared in a recent conversation about bullying at a local elementary school. In an instant, I too was back in elementary school, present to…
Fatherhood… PAIRS DTR App Keeps Couples, Families, and Friends Connected through iPhone and Facebook 23 Feb 20104 Mar 2010 Weston, FL (February 24, 2010) -- PAIRS Foundation today released a new iPhone® app that helps couples, parents, families, and friends stay connected -- to each other -- through their…
Fatherhood… Hope for the Children of Liberty City and America 18 Feb 201011 Apr 2010 By Lauren DelGandio, Seth Eisenberg, Amanda Falciglia, Rachel Schindler Their eyes still sparkle with the innocence of youth; their eager smiles and endearing manners invite understanding and empathy. For many…
PAIRS Foundation… Relationship Skills Training Helps Prevent Teen Pregnancies 16 Dec 200918 Dec 2009 Helping teenagers improve communication skills, emotional understanding, and healthy conflict resolution is key to reducing teen pregnancies according to a report released by the non-profit PAIRS Foundation. In a research…
Fatherhood… Relationship Skills Training Can Dramatically Improve Quality of Life for Millions of Families and Children 14 Dec 200915 Dec 2009 Longitudinal research results from nearly 800 graduates of PAIRS brief marriage education classes in South Florida show statistically significant, lasting improvements in six areas key to measuring marital cohesion, strength,…
