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Monday, August 11, 2008
Here's a warning most parents of a teen driver need, because most teen drivers ignore cell phone laws and that’s dangerous. According to USA Today, the social lives of most teenagers revolve around their cell phones so much that they won’t stop using them - even when they’re driving. In a recent survey, teens admitted they don’t want to be out of the loop, even for 15 minutes. Several states have passed laws in recent years that restrict cell phone use by teenage drivers, but an insurance industry study found that teens are ignoring these laws.

Researchers watched high school students leaving school, both before and after a law was enacted that banned drivers under 18 from talking and driving. They found that the teens used their phones just as much behind the wheel after it was ruled illegal. A phone survey found that most people - even teenagers - supported the law, but didn’t believe it was being enforced. Experts say the laws are difficult to enforce because it’s hard to spot a hands-free device, and to judge the age of a driver. They say what’s needed is a combination of education and parental involvement.   

It’s an urgent problem, because the leading cause of death for teenagers is motor vehicle crashes and teens are involved in three times as many fatal crashes as all other drivers. Apparently it’s going to take a lot more than laws to make teens realize they need to stop talking on the phone when they’re driving - and that’s where parents come in. If you’re the parent of a teenager, make sure they know how dangerous talking on a cell phone while driving really is. Tell them the risk of a fatal accident is 4 TIMES greater. Be blunt – ask them how they’d feel if they killed another person because they were distracted talking about who’s going to the Back To School dance. If they’re old enough to drive, they’re old enough to understand the consequences of their actions.

And, on a lighter note, today is the beginning of “National Resurrect Romance Week.”  This week, focus on celebrating creative romance.  Help your listeners to find ways to be romantic every day by using their hearts (and try it yourself, too!) and you'll all be glad you heard it on The John Tesh Radio Show!

Did you know that the five interlocking Olympic rings are black, red, blue, white, and yellow? This is because at least one of these colors appears on every national flag.

Monday, July 28, 2008
With the last half of Summertime travels for this year, here are the 4 things you should never touch in a hotel room (unless you clean them, first!):

The TV remote
The light switches
The faucets
The telephone

They are almost guaranteed to be covered with germs- these things almost never get cleaned, and they are always touched! Help make yourself the cleanest and healthiest people in the room by tuning in to The John Tesh Radio Show!

Friday, July 25, 2008
Ah, summertime...warm weather, lazy days, backyard barbecues...and bugs. Aside from being itchy and annoying, bug bites and stings send half a million people to the emergency room every year with potentially fatal allergic reactions. Here’s a true or false from Prevention magazine to help you stay bug free:

• First, true or false: A tick can easily be removed by suffocating it with nail polish or petroleum jelly. False! You need to remove the tick, head and all, with tweezers. Using alcohol, nail polish, matches or Vaseline could traumatize the tick and do one of two things. Make them burrow deeper into your skin – or cause them to regurgitate the contents of their gut into your wound, infecting you with Lyme disease or other bacteria. So tweeze that tick!
• Wearing light colored clothing will reduce your risk of bee stings. True or false? True! Honeybees, wasps, and yellow jackets see in the ultraviolet spectrum. That means they’re attracted to bright, bold colors and floral patterns. So wear light colors – and avoid sudden movements – to reduce your chances of being stung. If you walk away slowly, a bee won’t usually chase you for more than 20 yards. 
• True or false? If you don’t want to be mosquito food when you’re in the backyard, invest in a bug zapper. False! According to Prevention magazine, bug zappers are a waste of money. They actually attract MORE mosquitoes and increase your odds of being bitten. Meanwhile, they kill the bugs that eat mosquitoes, like moths. Instead, get an outdoor fan. Mosquitoes don't fly any faster than 3 miles per hour and a good breeze can knock them out of the air.
• Holding a branch above your head can deter flying bugs. True or false? True! Some mosquitoes and gnats naturally swarm toward the highest part of the body – or an extension of it. So holding a branch above your head could keep them away from your face, but your arm might get pretty tired.

• There’s drowning. Some dogs overdo the swimming and splashing, and are too tired to get out of the water. The fix: Don’t leave your dog alone around water! If you take him swimming or boating, put a life jacket on him, and make him rest every few minutes. If your dog is struggling to stay afloat, hook his collar with a pole, grab a raft he can crawl onto, and pull him to safety.
• Another hot-weather pet hazard: Poisonous plants. Pets gnaw on plants and tulips can cause heart problems in dogs, and lilies can cause kidney failure in cats. So, plant nontoxic vegetation in your yard, like violets, orchids and daisies. Also, beware of fertilizers and lawn chemicals. If the bag says “kills weeds” or “kills insects,” it can also poison your pet. If you notice signs of poisoning – like vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite and tremors – take him to the vet, stat!
• Another hazard: Burned footpads from walking across sun-baked sand or asphalt, or jumping against a hot grill to grab a burger.   The fix: Don’t let your dog loose while you’re barbecuing and on hot days, don’t walk him on the beach or black pavement, except early or late in the day. Signs of a burn include limping, paw-licking, and cracked or blistered footpads. The treatment: Apply a cool, wet compress to the injury, then cover with burn ointment, and wrap it in gauze.
• One final pet hazard: 100 degree weather. Hot temperatures raise a pet’s risk for heatstroke, which can lead to brain damage - or even death - within 15 minutes. To stay safe: Keep him inside at midday. Constantly refill his bowl with cool water and if he wants to play outside at high noon, hose his belly down every few minutes - there’s less fur on the stomach, so he’ll cool down faster. Also, never leave a dog in the car.  Within 10 minutes, the temperature can reach 160 degrees, enough to cause heatstroke or permanent brain damage. If you think your dog may have heatstroke, bring him into air conditioned room. Then, give him a bowl of cool water, pour water on his belly and legs, and call your vet, NOW.

Wednesday, July 23, 2008
It's a debate that has plagued parents for centuries. Is it tougher to raise boys or girls? Here's the truth: Raising boys can present different challenges than raising girls because they're wired differently. Here are the details from CNN. For instance.

• When it comes to safety, BOYS are tougher. Ever wonder why boys are always attempting crazy stunts – like off the roof and into the swimming pool? It's because taking risks lights up the pleasure centers of their brains.
• What about communication? From birth, a baby girl tends to be more interested in looking at human faces, and because girls study faces so intently, they're better at reading non-verbal signals – like expression and tone of voice. Boys, on the other hand, have more trouble connecting feelings with words. They also learn to talk later than girls and have more limited vocabularies. So, that's why you may have a tougher time communicating with your son than with your daughter.
• As far as discipline: Boys are tougher. Turns out, their hearing isn’t as good as girls' right from birth. That means a girl is likely to respond better to verbal discipline strategies, such as warnings like "Don't do that." Boys tend to be more tactile - they may need to be picked up and plunked in a time-out chair.
• However, when girls get to be about eight years old, things can get a little tougher. Why? Because since girls are so good at communicating, they exert a ton of energy on it. This is why your daughter might start worrying about which friend is mad at her, or what she could've done to hurt so-and-so's feelings.
• One more "who's tougher" topic: Self-esteem. The GIRLS win this one. They tend to put everyone else's needs before their own. This may cause them to ignore their OWN needs, which can leave them feeling bad.       
   

Monday, July 21, 2008
On this day in 1925, a Tennessee jury found high school teacher John Scopes guilty of teaching evolution; he was fined one hundred dollars. 
 
Today is the anniversary of the Battle of Bull Run.  On this day in 1861, Union General Irvin McDowell was defeated by Confederate troops led by General Joseph E. Johnston at the first Battle of Bull Run at Manassas, Virginia.  It was the first major engagement of the war.  It was during this battle that Confederate general T.J. Jackson won the nickname “Stonewall.”  In the second Battle of Bull Run in 1862, Union general John Pope was badly defeated by General Robert E. Lee.
 
Today is national “Get out of the Doghouse Day.”  In trouble with someone you know and care about?  This is the day when anyone can “Get out of the Doghouse!”

Friday, July 18, 2008
Today marks the beginning of the National NOW (National Organization of Women) Conference, which features workshops, issue hearings and meetings about issues affecting women worldwide. The purpose of NOW is to bring women into full participation in the mainstream of American society now, exercising all privileges and responsibilities thereof in truly equal partnership with men.
http://www.now.org/ 

On this day in 1893, the first 18-hole golf course was built in America. The golf course was laid out by Charles Blair MacDonald in Wheaton, Illinois and was modeled after courses in Scotland and England.

On this day in 1976 at the Montreal Olympics, Romanian gymnast Nadia Comaneci became the first person to score a perfect “10” for her performance on the uneven bars.

Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Before you click a button that you may regret, here are 3 emails you should never send:

1.  If you need to tell someone you're upset with them, you must do it in person.  If the other person flips out, you can soften your tone, and people tend not to delete upsetting emails, which means that every time they look at the email, they're likely to feel upset with you all over again.

2.  If you messed up, don't admit to it in an email; it will simply become a written record of your mistake, which could be used against you in the future.

3.  Never break up electronically- bad form, my friend.  It's also quite likely to be forwarded to your soon-to-be-ex's friends (who perhaps didn't like you in the first place.)

Thursday, July 10, 2008
If your child plays sports, you probably cheer and shout encouragement from the sidelines. However, when things go wrong, do you go nuts, and yell at the kids, coaches, and officials- everyone's idea of the "nightmare sports parent"? If so, you’re taking what happens to your kid way too personally. Researchers studied hundreds of parents whose children play sports and found that half of the parents got angry during their kid’s games. The top source of anger: The referee. Followed by their child’s team, rude opponents, hostile remarks, coaching issues and illegal play. Forty percent of the angry parents reacted by muttering, yelling, gesturing, standing in their seats, or walking toward the field.

So, why are some parents more likely to get angry than others? It boils down to a personality trait: Angry parents are control-oriented people, who feel controlled by external forces, like money and fame. They also think it’s crucial to keep up with the Joneses. Since image is everything, their own sense of personal worth gets wrapped up in their kids. So, they’re more likely to see a mishap on the field as a personal insult and behave badly. So, if you’re an angry sports parent, how can you rein it in?

• Acknowledge your anger. The minute you feel your temperature rise, tell yourself, “I’m irritated, and that might blur my judgment.” That’ll help you think twice about your actions.
• Then, take a deep breath. It sounds cliché, but taking five deep breaths is the fastest way to calm yourself down. That’s because the extra oxygen helps increase levels of serotonin – which controls your mood and aggression, and lowers your heart rate.
• The final way to defuse your anger: Think how your child will feel, seeing mommy or daddy going ballistic in front of their friends. They’ll also start to believe that anger is the only way to solve anything and they’ll be less likely to learn how to solve their own problems – which is the key to becoming a mature, responsible adult.

Wednesday, July 9, 2008
A recent study found that 55% of travelers don’t stick to their budget while they’re away. Don’t let that be you! Here’s how to keep from breaking your vacation bank:
• If you’d like discounts at theme parks, check out eBay and do a search for "theme park tickets." You’ll find all kinds of two-for-one deals, family packs, and discounts for theme parks everywhere.
• If you plan to hit a few National Parks, like Yosemite, Yellowstone, and the Grand Canyon, those three entry fees alone will cost you $60. So, get a Parks Pass at "NationalParks.org". For $50, your whole family can get into any national park in the U.S. free for a whole year!
• If you’re going to a major city, like New York, Chicago, or Hollywood, try "CityPass.com". A pass can save you up to 50% when you visit several tourist attractions in the area.
• One final trick for saving money on your next "vay-kay": When you’re looking for souvenirs, avoid the gift shops, and hit the local Costco or Wal-Mart. According to travel expert Pauline Frommer, superstores carry the same T-shirts and postcards minus the tourist price-hikes.

Tuesday, July 8, 2008
Next time you get a call...just keep on walkin'!  Here's something called "The One Thing" that you can do today!  Pace!  Yep, that's it.  Pace for 30 minutes a day- while you're catching up, or working through this week's sales deal- while you're talking, and you could drop a pound every 2 months!

And while you're dropping that pound, while catching up with your old college roommate, tell them you heard it on The John Tesh Radio Show!

Monday, July 7, 2008
Did you know there’s a reason earth worms come out of the ground after it rains? It’s because rainwater contains very little oxygen, so the worms can’t breathe after a hard rainfall.

And all this time I thought it was just so my dog could try to eat them!

Thursday, July 3, 2008
It's a debate that has plagued parents for centuries. Is it tougher to raise boys or girls? Here's the truth: Raising boys can present different challenges than raising girls because they're wired differently. Here are the details from CNN. For instance.

• When it comes to safety, BOYS are tougher. Ever wonder why boys are always attempting crazy stunts – like off the roof and into the swimming pool? It's because taking risks lights up the pleasure centers of their brains.
• What about communication? From birth, a baby girl tends to be more interested in looking at human faces, and because girls study faces so intently, they're better at reading non-verbal signals – like expression and tone of voice. Boys, on the other hand, have more trouble connecting feelings with words. They also learn to talk later than girls and have more limited vocabularies. So, that's why you may have a tougher time communicating with your son than with your daughter.
• As far as discipline: Boys are tougher. Turns out, their hearing isn’t as good as girls' right from birth. That means a girl is likely to respond better to verbal discipline strategies, such as warnings like "Don't do that." Boys tend to be more tactile - they may need to be picked up and plunked in a time-out chair.
• However, when girls get to be about eight years old, things can get a little tougher. Why? Because since girls are so good at communicating, they exert a ton of energy on it. This is why your daughter might start worrying about which friend is mad at her, or what she could've done to hurt so-and-so's feelings.
• One more "who's tougher" topic: Self-esteem. The GIRLS win this one. They tend to put everyone else's needs before their own. This may cause them to ignore their OWN needs, which can leave them feeling bad.       

The bottom line? The general consensus seems to be that boys are more of a handful early on, and girls are more challenging beginning in the preteen years.  Which means that there's really nothing more to do this patriotic celebration weekend than to put your frustration aside...for now, that is!  Have a super and safe July 4th holiday from The John Tesh Radio Show!

Tuesday, July 1, 2008
With a holiday weekend approaching (picnics can be risky business for dieters!), here's some intel to help get you past with flying red, white, and blue colors!

Research says that we tend to eat more on the weekends- so at the start of one- here are 4 simple weight loss tips:

Have an apple appetizer- a study from Brazil found that people who ate one small apple before a meal lost significantly more weight than people who ate no apple, but followed the same diet plan.  The reason?  Apples are high in pectin, which is a chemical that makes jams and jellies "jell up", which can help you to feel fuller.

Have some guacamole- just minus the chips!  Avocados contain more fiber than any other fruit or veggie, which will take longer to digest, thereby making you feel full longer.  The more fiber you eat, the slower your blood sugar rises, the fewer cravings you'll have. 

Eat more protein-steak, cheeseburgers, chicken.  It takes more work for your body to burn protein, so eating more protein rich foods can help you burn 71 extra calories per day.

Monday, June 30, 2008
If you’re a recent grad, welcome to the real world and your first permanent job. Don’t be intimidated by all the brochures about taxes, health insurance and retirement plans. It’s not as complicated as you think. Here’s a bare bones primer on what a first-time worker needs to know, courtesy of The New York Times.

• There’s health insurance. Most young people don’t run up big medical bills, unless you get appendicitis or crash your car. If disaster strikes, insurance should pay for a big chunk of your treatment. So, who pays for the insurance? Your employer pays for part of it. You may pay, too, with a regular deduction from your paycheck. You’ll also have a co-payment – say, a $30 fee for every doctor visit and a deductible. Which means you’re responsible for the first couple hundred dollars of your medical expenses. For more information, check out the website www.AllAbouttheBenefits.com. 
• Another thing a first-time worker needs to know about: Taxes. Your starting salary may be, $36,000 a year, but your paychecks won’t add up to anywhere near $3,000 a month. The reason: A little form called a W-4. It tells your employer how much money to deduct from your paycheck for federal, state and local income taxes, Social Security, and Medicare. If you’d like help filling out your W-4, there’s an interactive worksheet at www.PaycheckCity.com. 
• Finally, you need to know about Retirement. With high rent, student loan payments, and credit card debt, most newbie workers think putting something away for retirement is impossible, but it’s not. If your company has a 401(k) plan, you’re setting aside money that hasn’t had taxes deducted – so you’re already saving money you would have paid in taxes. Many companies match employee contributions. Say, one dollar for every dollar you put in, up to 3% of your salary – which is basically an instant raise. Three percent is not as big a bite as you think. If your salary is $36,000, that’s only $20 a week. Less than what you probably spend at Starbucks.   

Friday, June 27, 2008
Looking to pay for college? Besides getting amazing grades, taking out huge loans or selling the house, there are some interesting ways to get some extra cash for tuition. Here are some of the more “unique” ways to pay for college courtesy CNN and Money magazine: 

• Left-handed? You can get a $1,000 scholarship just for being a lefty. It’s a scholarship set up for Juniata College in Pennsylvania by Mary Francis Buckley who met her husband because they were both lefties and were paired together as tennis partners. 
• Want a free ride to Loyola University in Chicago? Just make sure your name is Zolp. As long as it appears on your birth certificate and confirmation certificate you get a free ride to this Catholic University. 
• Are you a Trekkie? You can get $500 by entering the “Klingon Language Institute’s” scholarship contest. 
• Good with ducks? You can get $1,500 for mastering the art of duck calls. Make sure you’re proficient in “hailing, feeding, comeback and mating” calls.   
• Had your growth spurt early? Tall Clubs International has a $1,000 scholarship for women who are at least 5' 10" and guys over 6' 2". 
• One last one for anybody fascinated by mold and spores: The Mycological Society of America sponsors several graduate fellowships for students interested in studying mold.  

There are plenty of odd and unique scholarships out there, but beware of any scholarship that asks for money from you first. That’s a sign they’re probably not on the up and up. 

Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Have you been out and about enjoying Summer evenings, but not Summer evening mosquitoes? Here's a "Did You Know" that may surprise you:

Did you know mosquitoes are attracted to people who’ve recently eaten bananas?

Monday, June 23, 2008
Feeling like a bit of a "dragon" at work lately?  Here are a few, if unusual, ways to give yourself a quick little boost of energy!

1.  Sniff a lemon!  Of, if the idea of sticking your nose into a lemon isn't terribly appealing to you, try a piece of lemon candy.

2.  Blink!  Experts say that those of us who spend hours at a time staring at a computer screen tend to blink about 1/3 less, which can lead to drier eyes, which in turn, can make you feel a little "slumpy"!

3.  Let loose with a big old yawn!  Yep- it's your body's natural way to bring a little more oxygen into your blood- so do not stifle it!

4.  Turn on a fan!  Cooler air, especially in your face, sends those "stay sharp" signals to your brain.

You might look a little strange, with a lemon hanging off your nose, and a fan in front of your face, blinking while you yawn, but you will absolutely be the most energetic person in the room (ok, maybe you'll be the only person in the room at that point...), because you heard it on The John Tesh Radio Show!

Friday, June 20, 2008
You’ve got a lot of company. According to Time magazine, this year’s graduating class is the largest in history. 3.4 million kids are in the class of ’08. That means there are more kids than ever applying to college, but it also means a lot of students will be wait listed. The good news? Last year, colleges admitted 29% of wait listed students. Here’s something you might not know about wait lists: They don’t rank each applicant, and work their way down a list. It’s more like a pool – so that admissions officers can pick and choose if they decide they need more artists, or a few more math or science majors. The goal is to have a well-rounded campus. Still, there are ways to boost your chances of being accepted off the wait list. Here’s how:
• Send a brief note expressing why you’re so interested in that school and if they’re your first choice, explain why. Like, they’re one of the few schools that offer Portuguese.
• Update your most recent grades and achievements. If you were named valedictorian, or landed an impressive summer internship.
• Consider other options. For example, your first-choice college might offer you spring admission, or let you transfer later.
• Don’t send anything without permission. Which means, no FedEx shipments of oatmeal cookies. That won’t win you any points.
• Also, don’t get your parents involved – unless it’s with the financial-aid office. You’re applying – not your folks and admissions officers only want to deal with applicants.
• Don’t be a stalker. If you push too hard for an answer, the answer will probably be ‘no.’
• If you decide to stay wait listed, accept an offer from another school – even if you have to pay a nonrefundable deposit. That way, even if you don’t get into your first choice of college, you still have somewhere to go in the fall. Hopefully you can transfer to your first choice the following year.

Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Father's Day- the real thing- is never over.  Not long ago, fathers weren't even allowed in the delivery room. But now, they'd probably be scolded for not being in there!

According to New Scientist magazine, the traditional role of a father as a breadwinner and disciplinarian doesn't hold true anymore. But although the role of fatherhood is considered to be more important in society, that doesn't mean all dads have changed accordingly. Moms are still the primary care-givers and do the lion's share of the work involved with children, like driving them to lessons and doctor's appointments. But experts say dads are in a unique position to give their children the long-term, constant care they need. From cradling them at birth, to reading bedtime stories, to driving them to school. And much more.

And here's something you may not know about dads: Men seem to be primed to care for their kids by the same hormone that influences women. So basically, we've always been wired to dote on our kids. And it'll have a HUGE impact on them:

• Children involved with dads have better social skills when they reach nursery school.
• They do better on tests in high-school.
• A child who's close to dad is less likely to have a criminal conviction by the age of 21.
• They're more likely to have a contented love life when they're older.
• And children of involved fathers are more likely to care well for their OWN children.

So dads, the bottom line is clear: Get close to your kids! Sit in the backseat with them and let mom drive, get down on the floor and off the sofa. The stronger your bond, the better their lives will be, from birth until they're a parent themselves.  And share another "Happy Father's Day" from The John Tesh Radio Show!

Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Looking for a new job?  Then polish up that resume, and pay attention to the 12 words human resource people hate the most to hear in an interview, or see on a resume:

Ambitious
Competent
Creative
Detail-oriented
Efficient
Experienced
Innovative
Knowledgeable
Reliable
Self-motivated
Well-organized
Team player...(zzzz....yawn)

Instead- use real words, and specific examples that highlight your best qualities and relate to that job you're trying to get!  And when you do get it, don't forget to tell your friends you heard it on The John Tesh Radio Show!

• Watch what you say about your achievements in social settings. While talking up your private-school education may impress a job interviewer, it may not go over well with friends. You don’t want to be the 20-something equivalent of the annoying kid. He asks you what you got on your test because he wants you to ask him back - so he can tell you he got an A.
• Consider living at home with Mom and Dad, even if you have a job. Not only can you save a lot of money, but your parents can provide emotional support you didn’t even know you needed. Do set a goal for moving out. You don’t want to end up living under the same roof as your parents forever. Still, while you make the adjustment into the “real world” – it’s a good place to be.
• Keep up with current events. In college, it's easy to live in a cocoon, where you’re focused on your studies and your social life. However, in the working world, not knowing who’s considering running in ‘08 or why North Korea is in the news so often can lead to potentially embarrassing conversations.
• Count small job tasks as well as big ones. Don’t stress if your first job entails more face time with the copy machine than with clients. Even if you graduated with honors, Xeroxing and making coffee when starting out is completely normal. However, know when it's time to go. Give a new job a chance, at least a year. Trust your gut if after that time you feel the need to move on. After all, you don’t want to be a professional Xerox maker.
• Learn to cook - at least a little bit. You’ll save a lot of money if you know how to make lasagna, not just order it from a menu.

Pass along congratulations to wonderful, achieving young folks, too, from The John Tesh Radio Show!

Thursday, June 12, 2008
Father's Day is right around the corner. So, here's some advice on how to keep your relationship with your old man going strong, from Rodale Publications and Fitness magazine.

• Laugh together. Beth Miller, a clinical psychologist in San Francisco, says there's not much that's better at helping you bond with someone than sharing a good hearty laugh.
• Share activities and find common interests. Whether it's music, baseball games, fly-fishing or talking about books you've both read. When you enjoy the same things, you grow closer as a unit.
• Try seeing each other as PEOPLE. Miller says really look at your dad as a MAN, not your father. What's his life been like? What's been hard for him? This helps you see the big picture when it comes to what makes him tick. On the same level, be open with him, sharing your own life.
• Talk about your history together. Relive stories about what it was like growing up, what the best family vacations were, how it made you feel when he came to watch you play ball, and most importantly what he taught you during those times.
• Show respect and kindness. Miller says we often take family members for granted. So to improve your relationship, look for opportunities to show your dad how much you admire him and value his advice. Also, go out of your way to make him feel special whenever you can. It's these examples of kindness that really help keep your union strong.

Good for you - from The John Tesh Radio Show!

Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Here are the Eight Commandments of Daddy- guiding principles from the book "A Man Called Daddy", by Hugh O'Neill:

• Be big, in spirit that is. Your kids expect you to be a powerful force in their lives – so live that role. Be the voice in their head when they’re away from you and a presence in their life when they’re with you.
• Be small. Don’t be so big that you suck the air out of the room. Be small enough so your kids can find their own way in life, test out their own thoughts, and find their own strengths. Every now and then say, “I don’t know” and “I’m sorry.”
• Come home. If you can pay the bills without working double shifts, do so. Nothing good can happen between you and your kids until you come home.
• Be flexible. Don’t make too many hard and fast rules. Don’t insist on having your way at home just because the rest of the world doesn’t take you seriously. Don’t be overly interested in the sound of your own voice. There’s a difference between authority and power. Have the first; don’t abuse the second.
• Never dance in front of your kids’ friends.
• Never go on a ride that has the word “whirl” in its name. It’s tough to be a good father when your nervous system is compromised.
• Don’t make your kids your second chance. We get the most upset with our kids when they remind us of ourselves and our own shortcomings. Help your kids follow their own path – don’t force them to become what you never could.
• Love their mother. Hug her – often – in front of the kids. Even if you’re no longer together, be grateful to her, respect her, try to make her laugh, and listen.

Be ready to repeat this Father's Day intel you heard on The John Tesh Radio Show!

Go for leaner meats- when fat sizzles on the flame, that's when cancer-causing carcinogens can form.  Ground turkey and ground sirloin make great low fat burgers.

Use a marinade- research says that can help to lower the amount of carcinogens by up to 99%- even if you only marinade for a few minutes.  Good marinade also helps to keep lean cuts of meat from drying out.  Try olive oil, balsamic vinegar, rosemary, with a little salt & pepper.

Let your cuts of meat defrost fully in the refrigerator before grilling for the most even cooking.

Use foil- it helps to keep moisture in, especially with veggies or more delicate fish that could fall apart on the grill.

Cook your meat thoroughly- charred skin can make you think that your chicken breast is done, but the best way to be certain is with a good meat thermometer (your meat should be 145 degrees on the inside.) 

Now you can be the smartest griller on the block- because you heard this on The John Tesh Radio Show!

* Know your tools. Get a first hand lesson on all power saws so you understand the safety features. If that shiny new nail gun is calling your name, be sure you know how to use it safely.  Emergency room visits for nail guns have DOUBLED in the last few
years.

* Dress for success. On home improvement projects, that means gloves, long pants, ear protection, work boots and safety glasses.  Wear a dust mask when doing demolition and an approved respirator if you’re around paints and solvents.

* You can’t fly. Falls are the leading cause of severe injury and fatalities. Make sure ladders are level and locked in place.  Always face a ladder when you’re on it, and for every 4 feet that it extends height-wise, move it out one foot at the base. So, what’s the only thing more dangerous than ladders? Standing on a piece of furniture or bucket instead. Remember, you won’t save money on a do-it-yourself project if you end up paying for an emergency room visit.

Just a little friendly reminder that could make someone very grateful that you heard it on *The John Tesh Radio Show!*

1.  Remember that resentment is self-defeating, and hurts you more than the person who caused your bitterness.  No one is perfect, and we've all needed to be forgiven at some point in our lives!

2.  Relinquish the right to seek revenge, even if you think the person who hurt you deserves to be hurt back.

3.  Stop living like a victim- the quickest way to forget a hurt is to focus on something better!

Living this way is a whole lot easier, too, and a heart that feels so much freedom will make you grateful that you tuned in to The John Tesh Radio Show!

• There’s the Time-Bomb Dad who gets moody or explodes for no reason. If that’s your dad, you’re probably overly-anxious at work, and have trouble feeling safe and developing trust. It probably also means you’re good at resolving conflict, and are an effective negotiator.
• The Super-Achiever. If that was your dad, you probably felt that nothing you did was good enough. Today, you’re probably so task-oriented, you can cut right through the red tape to get the job done fast. However, you may also have trouble with your supervisors, because you expect to get killed every time you speak up.
• Then there’s The Passive Dad - who shows his love by action, not words, and probably worked quietly for General Motors for 30 years. It means you’re probably quiet and slow-moving, too, and might be pegged as unmotivated or an underachiever, but even though you’re not shooting up the corporate ladder, you’re a steady and productive worker.     
• The Absent Dad. The dad who wasn’t really involved in your life, emotionally, mentally, or physically. If that’s your dad, you’re probably either very angry at work, or you learned to turn your anger into passion, and are a super-productive worker bee.
• The Compassionate Mentor who motivated you, helped you find out what you wanted to do, and provided the tools you needed to get there. It’s the dad we all wish we had, but only about 10 percent of dads actually fit this category. If your dad was like that, you’re probably a mentor, too, and go out of your way to help those around you achieve their own career dreams.

Tuesday, June 3, 2008
June is “National Cancer from the Sun Month.” This month the Pharmacy Council on Dermatology promotes education and awareness about the dangers of skin cancer from too much exposure to the sun.
http://www.ppsinc.org/

This week also marks the beginning of June as Adopt-A-Shelter-Cat month. The ASPCA sponsors this important observance to remind people to “make pet adoption the first option” when looking for a pet. Throughout the month, and the year, efforts will be made to end the euthanasia of all adoptable animals.
http://www.aspca.org/

Use sunscreen, and make an addition to your homes, with intelligence you heard on The John Tesh Radio Show!

Monday, June 2, 2008
From the book "Parking Lot Rules & 75 Other Ideas for Raising Amazing Children", by Tom Sturges, which, in essence, says that it’s impossible to show a child too much respect, but it’s worth the effort to try. So, see what you think about this quick lesson:

When it comes to discipline: Try the 90% rule. Here’s how it works. When faced with dealing with an angry parent or telling a lie, a kid will often choose the lie. Therefore, there needs to be a clear benefit to telling the truth. So let your kid know that when they come to you and tell the truth about something they did wrong – tell them what the punishment would have been had they lied, then reduce the punishment by 90%. So two weeks without TV becomes two nights.

Quick intelligence like this can put you on the fast track to better parenting, from *The John Tesh Radio Show!*
 

Friday, May 30, 2008
Ladies- here's some health intel just for you- and another *"one thing you can do today"*: do *not* try makeup on your face at a department or drug store. Research tells us that at least *75% of that tester makeup is contaminated* with some form of dangerous *bacteria*. Try it on your *wrist*- that's the skin on your body closest in tone to your face.

A better way to a fresher face is to listen to *The John Tesh Radio Show!*

Thursday, May 29, 2008
Parents, lead by example when it comes to dieting, because you teach their kids everything. How to walk and talk, how to read. But there’s one thing parents are teaching their kids that they shouldn’t – how to develop eating problems. According to Psychology Today, mothers who are preoccupied with their own weight tend to encourage their daughters to diet as early as age 5! By the time a girl turns 9 years old she worries about getting fat - even if she’s naturally thin. And by age 11, a whopping 60% of girls have started dieting.

And get this – research finds that WORDS turn out to be more dangerous than actions. When moms talk to their young daughters about weight, instead of simply keeping fatty foods out of the house, girls are more likely to obsess over calorie-counting. And girls who are MOST likely to worry about their weight are those who pick up on mom’s statements that she’d like to have a thin child, even if those statements are subtle.   But according a study of more that 14-thousand kids, the more often children diet, the more likely they are to become *overweight over the next 3 years. Why?

Because most children only restrict calories  for a few weeks or months at a time. So, dieting leads to a cycle of under eating and overeating that results in short term weight loss, but long term weight gain! So what should parents do to keep their kids at a healthy weight? Experts say rather than dieting, kids should be encouraged to do more physical activity. Get them away from the computer and OUTSIDE!. Also, parents should stock up on delicious, *healthy* whole foods - rather than those with empty calories. That way they won’t have to tell kids to cut back on their eating, and kids won’t become obsessed with their weight and go to what could be dangerous lengths to try to control it.

Food for thought- so to speak, from The John Tesh Radio Show!

Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Are you a *worrywart?*
If you answered, “Yes,” you’re not doing yourself any favors! No one is suggesting that you throw caution to the wind, but it’s easy to go overboard in the worry department - and that hurts your health, ruins your relationships, and takes the joy out of life. So, here’s how to let go of needless worrying, courtesy of the self improvement site, PicktheBrain.com:

* Take action. If you’re upset about your finances, wringing your hands won’t do any good. Coming up with ways to reduce your spending and increase your income will. So sit down and come up with a plan.

* If there’s no practical solution to your worry- use the “mañana” method. For example, if you have unfounded fears, like you’re going to get bird flu, or that your boss hates you - tell yourself, “I’ll worry about that tomorrow.” Scarlet O’Hara famously did that in “Gone With the Wind” and she was on the right track. If you can’t do anything about a situation or a concern, put it aside. That frees up your mind to focus on things that matter now – and when tomorrow comes, you’ll probably have moved on mentally and forgotten about that worry.

* Most importantly: when it comes to worrying, keep things in perspective. Make a list of what troubles you, and then ask yourself how much each item really affects your life. It’s the “so what” test.

Let’s say every time you hit a red light on the way to work, you worry about losing your good parking space. Well, if that happens, ask yourself - so what? It’s not the end of the world. If you get a parking space farther away than normal, then you get to burn off extra calories walking to the building. Silver lining!

Remember: Worrying works when it motivates you to take action, but sweating the small stuff hurts you mentally AND physically. So train yourself only to concentrate on what’s important, and let the rest go.  You'll help yourself relax and unwind from needless worry, and they'll be glad that you heard it on The John Tesh Radio Show!

Friday, May 23, 2008
Call Mom!
Ladies (but gents- this is great stuff to pass along to any and all important ladies in your life!) – if you want to help predict the future of your health, pick up the phone and call mom! Her medical history can tell you a lot about where you might be headed – and how to protect yourself. Here’s what you need to ask her, courtesy of the researchers at Condé Nast Publications.

* **“How’s your posture?” **If mom has gotten shorter, or her back is starting to curve, she might have osteoporosis. If she does – it DOUBLES your risk of getting the disease. According to Dr. Elizabeth A. Streeten, a bone-health specialist, every woman should get at least 1000 milligrams of calcium a day from food or supplements. If you have a history of osteoporosis, she says vitamin D is just as important. So make sure you take a supplement every day, too.

* **How’s your chest?** If your mom had breast cancer – your odds double. All women should know themselves well enough to spot suspicious lumps, but if there’s a family history, you’ll want to start getting yearly mammograms at age 40. 

* **How’s your heart?** A Swedish study found that having a mother with heart disease raises your odds of developing it by 43%. The good news is that ANY woman can lower her risk by eating right, exercising and not smoking. If your mom has heart disease, be especially careful about watching your weight, your cholesterol levels and getting tested for diabetes. These are all big risk factors that can cause serious damage to your heart.

A wake up call for your health is a great thing to have, and gives you a terrific excuse to call Mom this weekend- because you heard it on The John Tesh Radio Show!