Category Archives: Guests

Single Parenting w Wealthy Single Mommy Emma Johnson

May 14, 2020Guests, Uncategorizedco-parenting, divorce, Emma Johnson, fathers, shared parenting, single mom, single parenting, Wealthy Single MommyJennifer L.W. Fink

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There are 10 million single moms in the United States. Many are raising boys. And despite the naysayers, many are doing a great job! Is single parenting difficult, especially during a pandemic? Absolutely. But single moms have more power and potential than they realize, says Emma Johnson, aka Wealthy Single Mommy. Johnson, a single mom … Continue reading Single Parenting w Wealthy Single Mommy Emma Johnson →

Mom is in Control with Heather Chauvin

May 7, 2020Guests, Uncategorizedanxiety, discipline, emotional development, Heather Chauvin, Mom is in Control, parenting, single mom, single parentingJanet

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Is mom in control at your house? We don’t mean “in control” in the dictator sense, or in the mom-is-storming-around-the-house-yelling-at-everyone way. We don’t even mean “in control” to mean “your house is neat and orderly and your children do exactly as you say.” We mean in control of YOURSELF. After all, the only thing you … Continue reading Mom is in Control with Heather Chauvin →

Understanding Gender with Dr. Alex Iantaffi

April 30, 2020Guests, ParentingAlex Iantaffi, cisgender, gender, gender norms, genderqueer, non-binary, parenting, sex, sexualityJanet

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A generation ago, few people thought much about understanding gender. Then, gender seemed simple and straightforward: boy or girl, male or female. Things are different today. Merriam-Webster declared they the 2019 word of the year, and there’s increasing recognition of the fact that gender is not strictly binary. What does this have to do with boys? … Continue reading Understanding Gender with Dr. Alex Iantaffi →

Decoding Boys with Dr. Cara Natterson

April 9, 2020Guests, Healthadolescence, body image, Cara Natterson, Decoding Boys, Dr. Cara Natterson, eating disorders, puberty, teens, tweensJanet

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Wouldn’t it be great if boys came with a magic decoder ring to help you decode their mysteries and moods? Dr. Cara Natterson’s book, Decoding Boys: New Science Behind the Subtle Art of Raising Sons, is the next best thing. If you have boys, you’ll want to add this one to your bookshelf (or check … Continue reading Decoding Boys with Dr. Cara Natterson →

Managing Emotions

April 2, 2020Emotional Development, GuestsEllen Dodge, emotional development, emotions, feelings, Kimochis, The Parenting PartnerJanet

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Managing emotions — our boys, & our own — is challenging in the best of times. This, most definitely is not the best of times. We’re cooped up in our houses with kids who miss their friends and activities. With boys who no longer have soccer or baseball practice to help them burn off some … Continue reading Managing Emotions →

Just Don’t be an Asshole (with Kara Kinney Cartwright)

March 26, 2020Guests, ParentingJust Don't Be An Asshole, Kara Kinney Cartwright, parenting, teensJanet

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Kara Kinney Cartwright has a message for teenage boys & young men: just don’t be an asshole. The mom of two grown sons, Kara began writing Just Don’t Be an Asshole: A Surprisingly Necessary Guide to Being a Good Guy as her sons were preparing to head out into the world. The project was inspired, … Continue reading Just Don’t be an Asshole (with Kara Kinney Cartwright) →

Twice Exceptional Boys (w Ramsey Hootman)

March 5, 2020Guests, Uncategorized2E, autism, emotional development, gifted, learning, parenting, school, twice exceptionalJanet

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Do you know what the term “2e” means? 2e is short for “twice exceptional,” a term used to refer to people who are both highly gifted and learning disabled. As you might imagine, meeting the social, emotional and educational needs of a 2e child is quite a challenge. Ramsey Hootman is an author and mom … Continue reading Twice Exceptional Boys (w Ramsey Hootman) →

Helping Boys Grow Into Healthy Men (w Ted Bunch)

February 20, 2020Emotional Development, GuestsA Call To Men, anxiety, consent, depression, fathers, gender, gender norms, Kobe Bryant, LGBTQ, man box, masculinity, mental health, porn, pornography, respect, sexual abuse, sexuality, suicide, Ted Bunch, violenceJennifer L.W. Fink

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How can we help our boys grow into healthy men? Ted Bunch, chief development officer of A Call to Men, says he thinks that the key is to support our boys as they become their authentic selves. “I think the biggest challenge for us is really allowing our boys to show us, say to us … Continue reading Helping Boys Grow Into Healthy Men (w Ted Bunch) →

Boys and Sex with Peggy Orenstein

February 13, 2020Guests, Sex & RelationshipsBoys & Sex, consent, emotional development, fathers, hookup culture, hookups, parenting, Peggy Orenstein, sex, sex ed, sex education, teens, tweensJanet

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Talking about boys and sex can be uncomfortable. But if want our boys (and girls and non-binary children) to have healthy, safe, fulfilling sexual relationships, it’s essential. And there’s the hitch, right? A lot of us don’t even want to think about our children having sexual relationships — and when we do talk to our kids … Continue reading Boys and Sex with Peggy Orenstein →

ADHD with Ryan Wexelblatt the ADHD Dude

February 6, 2020Guests, ParentingADHD, ADHD diagnosis, ADHD Dude, ADHD treatment, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, executive function, learning, parenting, schoolJanet

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Approximately 3-10% of children have ADHD (attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder). Many of them — the majority, in fact — are boys. Today’s guest, Ryan Wexelblatt (aka ADHD Dude) describes ADHD as “an executive function developmental delay.” What that means: In all humans, the brain’s prefrontal cortex (or “frontal lobe”) acts as the operating system for the brain. … Continue reading ADHD with Ryan Wexelblatt the ADHD Dude →