Articles

Janet Pfeiffer has had many articles published in both national and local periodicals and newspapers. She is pleased to share some of these articles with visitors to this web site.

Arrogance and Ego Have No Place on Ballfield

Not all adults can enjoy a children's sporting event and actually behave like adults. Adults need to get a grip on their emotions, maintain their composure under pressure and act as good role models, showing kids how resolve disputes with dignity and maturity. (By Janet Pfeiffer, Daily Record, May 17, 2008)

Respect for Human Dignity is the Answer

Respect for human rights is the foundation for helping to create world peace.... Which one of us does not want to be treated with respect? And who among us does not respond favorably when treated as such? When someone is kind to you, it is so easy to be kind in return. When someone is fair with you, the natural response is to treat them in the same manner. (By Janet Pfeiffer, Daily Record, April 22, 2008)

Stop, Walk, Talk: The Answer to Anger?

One of the greatest challenges we face as parents is helping our children deal with their anger. They can easily become frustrated and may lash out in anger and cause harm to themselves or another. Understanding what frustration is and where it actually comes from is essential to their development. Using simple and highly effective strategies to manage it is a vital necessity for their well-being. (By Janet Pfeiffer, Family Magazine - March 2008 )

Race is not a color...

Who came up with this idea of different races anyway? Does anyone of us know? Who gave that person the authority to decide that because our bodies are covered with skin of different shades of the same color that we are automatically classified as being of different “races”? And we bought into it - how naïve! (By Janet Pfeiffer, Daily Record - March 20, 2008 )

Violence Escalates For Teen Girls Dating

Are you a teen involved in a relationship that is uncomfortable or unsafe? Are you the parent, relative or friend of that teen? You need to know that teen dating violence and abuse is a very serious epidemic that is becoming increasingly more prevalent in our society. (By Janet Pfeiffer, Daily Record - February 8, 2008)

Tell them how much they mean to your life

A Manageable Resolution: What if you made the decision to reach out to one person in your life who really made a difference and let them know that? (By Janet Pfeiffer, Daily Record - January 2, 2008 )

Don't be like McGreeveys

Child's play in divorce leaves kids deeply scarred... (By Janet Pfeiffer, Daily Record - December 7, 2007)

Police Officer and Janet Pfeiffer talk about Bullies on Fox TV.

Television Interview: School bullying has transformed over the years from children picking on others at the playground to sending death threats online. (About Janet Pfeiffer - By Matt Manochio Daily, Record - November 18, 2007)

Learning To Get Along With Your Neighbors

Insightful tips for resolving a dispute with a neighbor...   (By Janet Pfeiffer, AIM Jefferson - October 28, 2007)

Forgiving Someone Powerful Decision

Forgiveness is the path to healing on every level: emotional, spiritual and physical. (By Janet Pfeiffer, Daily Record - Oct. 26, 2007)

We Fail To Teach Respect For All Life

As adults, it is our responsibility to be the role models that our children aspire to emulate. Some adults are more concerned with pursuing their own lives than focusing on guiding and molding the attitudes, hearts and minds of their children.   (By Janet Pfeiffer, Daily Record - October 15, 2007)

People Must Bear Diversity in Opinion

Read a few suggestions on how to debate with dignity...   (By Janet Pfeiffer, Daily Record - August 21, 2007)

Get a Grip on Anger to Avoid Road Rage

Each year, thousands of motorists are killed due to road rage. What people don't know about anger can kill them. Reading this article could save your life.   (By Janet Pfeiffer, Daily Record - July 20, 2007 )

Bullies Not Bad, Just Troubled Kids

Bullying can lead to low self-esteem, which leads to a whole host of other problems, including lower grades, isolation, depression and much more.   (By Janet Pfeiffer, Daily Record - July 13, 2007)

Want to Control Your Anger? Here's How!

Anger management is about being able to recognize what anger is, how to process it, express it, use it constructively, and let it go.   (About Janet Pfeiffer, By Michael Daigle, Daily Record - April 02, 2007)

25 Years of Power Walking; Never Missed a Day

Janet Pfeiffer hasn't missed one day since she started power walking on Jan. 20, 1982 -- 25 years ago.   (About Janet Pfeiffer, By Matt Manochio, Daily Record - January 22, 2007)

Celebrate Long Life, Don't Hate Older Age

"Being more than half a century old has its perks. With age, comes so many gifts that youth is not privy to." (By Janet Pfeiffer, Daily Record - September 7, 2007)