Category Archives: Guests

Maggie Dent: Build Up Dads to Benefit Boys

February 22, 2024GuestsAmerican Blossom Linens, dads, fatherhood, Home Threads, Maggie Dent, WinonaJennifer L.W. Fink

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Jaclyn Greenberg on Parenting a Disabled Son

February 15, 2024Guestsaccessibility, American Blossom Linens, Dabble & Dollop, disability, Home Threads, inclusion, Jaclyn GreenbergJennifer L.W. Fink

.redcircle-link:link { color: #ea404d; text-decoration: none; } .redcircle-link:hover { color: #ea404d; } .redcircle-link:active { color: #ea404d; } .redcircle-link:visited { color: #ea404d; } Powered by RedCircle Jaclyn Greenberg often feels like she’s living a divided life. When her daughter was born, there was music and laughter in the birthing room. When her disabled son was born, … Continue reading Jaclyn Greenberg on Parenting a Disabled Son →

Middle School: Misunderstood or Magic?

February 8, 2024Guests, School LifeAmerican Blossom Linens, Chris Balme, Dabble & Dollop, Home Threads, middle school, school, teen, tween, WinonaJennifer L.W. Fink

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Needed: Boy-Friendly Schools

February 1, 2024Guests, School Lifeboy-friendly, Dabble & Dollop, education, HomeThreads, Julie Jargon, learning, school, WinonaJennifer L.W. Fink

.redcircle-link:link { color: #ea404d; text-decoration: none; } .redcircle-link:hover { color: #ea404d; } .redcircle-link:active { color: #ea404d; } .redcircle-link:visited { color: #ea404d; } Powered by RedCircle Most schools today aren’t boy-friendly. That’s one (big!) reason why boys lag behind girls academically. And why so many boys hate going to school. Tyler, a 16-year-old Texas boy, started … Continue reading Needed: Boy-Friendly Schools →

Modern Male Puberty is Awkward

January 25, 2024Guests, Healthadolescence, Cara Natterson, Dr. Cara Natterson, emotional development, guy stuff, Home Threads, puberty, teenage boys, teens, testosterone, This is So Awkward: Modern Puberty Explained, tween, Vanessa Kroll BennettJennifer L.W. Fink

.redcircle-link:link { color: #ea404d; text-decoration: none; } .redcircle-link:hover { color: #ea404d; } .redcircle-link:active { color: #ea404d; } .redcircle-link:visited { color: #ea404d; } Powered by RedCircle Modern male puberty starts earlier than you think. It may start as early as age 9 in boys – which means that the mood swings you’re seeing in your 10-year-old … Continue reading Modern Male Puberty is Awkward →

Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) & Muscle Dysmorphia

January 18, 2024Guests, HealthACES, adverse childhood experiences, body image, eating disorders, HomeThreads, Kyle Ganson, muscle dysmorphiaJennifer L.W. Fink

.redcircle-link:link { color: #ea404d; text-decoration: none; } .redcircle-link:hover { color: #ea404d; } .redcircle-link:active { color: #ea404d; } .redcircle-link:visited { color: #ea404d; } Powered by RedCircle There’s a connection between adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) & muscle dysmorphia, which is a strong desire to bulk up your body. According to new research by Kyle Ganson, an assistant professor … Continue reading Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) & Muscle Dysmorphia →

Set Boys Up for School Success

January 11, 2024Guests, School LifeByHeart, elementary school, Home Threads, homework, learning, middle school, reading, school, Todd Feltman, writingJennifer L.W. Fink

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Color Blindness in Boys

January 4, 2024Guests, School LifeByHeart, colorblind, colorblindness, education, Jessica Fleming, learning, schoolJennifer L.W. Fink

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YouTube, Misogyny, & Racism

December 14, 2023Guests, Screens5 nights at freddy's, anti-racism, BetterHelp, Cindy Marie Jenkins, doxxing, gamergate, influencer marketing, Joanna Schroeder, Logan Paul, misogyny, MrBeast, OutThink Media, Prime Energy Drink, racism, screen time, The Great Replacement, Trad wives, video games, YouTubeJennifer L.W. Fink

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America’s Marriage Coach Shares Relationship Advice

December 7, 2023GuestsAmerica's Marriage coach, Better Help, communication, conflict resolution, Dr Jacquie, Jacquie Del Rosario, marriage, relationshipsJennifer L.W. Fink

.redcircle-link:link { color: #ea404d; text-decoration: none; } .redcircle-link:hover { color: #ea404d; } .redcircle-link:active { color: #ea404d; } .redcircle-link:visited { color: #ea404d; } Powered by RedCircle America’s marriage coach, Dr. Jacquie Del Rosario, says nature and nurture affect our relationships. Moms are concerned with a lot of things at once; Dads tend to focus on one … Continue reading America’s Marriage Coach Shares Relationship Advice →