by Candace Heidenrich | Jan 29, 2026 | Boy Brain Science, Health and Wellbeing
As a parent, you may be wondering about how to build up your son’s confidence. To raise confident boys, bear in mind that this process is not about reinforcing every positive action. It’s really about helping your son develop a strong belief in his own ability to...
by Candace Heidenrich | Jan 8, 2026 | Boy Brain Science
Series Note This article is based on Episode 3 of a three-part Army and Navy Academy podcast series featuring Academy President Barry Shreiar and bestselling author and educational consultant Dr. Michael Gurian, founder of the Gurian Institute. In Episode 3, they turn...
by Candace Heidenrich | Jan 5, 2026 | Leadership
While U.S. military schools are well-known for their leadership training programs, developing leadership in teens, first and perhaps even foremost, begins at home. During the formative years of adolescence, as a parent, you have a unique opportunity to cultivate...
by Candace Heidenrich | Dec 29, 2025 | Boy Brain Science
If you are a parent raising a teenage boy, the process of guiding the development of productive habits and routines can sometimes feel stressful and overwhelming. As the world grows more complex, parents often struggle with simple ways to foster good habits and...
by Candace Heidenrich | Dec 1, 2025 | Leadership, Academics
There are many benefits of being in JROTC in high school, whether you attend a public school or a military boarding school. The Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) program helps students gain confidence, become more physically fit, and prepare for college...
