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Why Feminist Tosha Schore Became an Advocate for Boys

June 3, 2021Guests, Uncategorizedaggression, emotional development, fathers, feminism, gender, gender norms, parenting, stereotypesJanet

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Having sons forced Tosha Schore to reevaluate everything she knew about boys. Schore, the daughter of a single mom, grew up stepped in the women’s movement. As a child, she attended marches and rallies for women’s rights and, in college, she majored in Women’s Studies. She was pregnant with her first child and sidelined with … Continue reading Why Feminist Tosha Schore Became an Advocate for Boys →

Future Focused Parenting & Raising Adults

May 20, 2021Guests, Uncategorizedco-parenting, Deana Thayer, future focused parenting, Kira Dorrian, parenting, raising adultsJanet

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Is future-focused parenting the key to raising adults? Yes, says Deana Thayer and Kira Dorrian, parent coaches and co-hosts of the Raising Adults podcast. “It’s not about raising boys; it’s about raising men,” Kira says. “Who are these men we want our boys to become? How do we want them to walk through the world, … Continue reading Future Focused Parenting & Raising Adults →

Seth Perler Explains Executive Function

April 22, 2021Guests, Uncategorized2E, ADHD, executive function, growth mindset, school, Seth PerlerJennifer L.W. Fink

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Does your son have a problem with executive function? Let’s put it another way…. Does he struggle with homework, procrastination, time management, or lack of motivation? Does he have ADHD? If so, he probably needs help developing his executive functioning. “If you want to help a kid who is struggling with homework, grades, procrastination, under … Continue reading Seth Perler Explains Executive Function →

To Raise a Boy (w Emma Brown)

March 18, 2021Guests, UncategorizedEmma Brown, gender norms, gender roles, masculinity, parenting, sexual abuse, sexual assault, shame, To Raise a BoyJanet

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In her new book To Raise a Boy, author Emma Brown writes, “This is what I want for my son as he grows up: the ability to be himself without paying a social penalty.” [NOTE: This episode contains graphic descriptions of sexual violence from 16:30-21:30] That’s what we want too. And we get frustrated sometimes … Continue reading To Raise a Boy (w Emma Brown) →

How The Book of Dares Can Help Boys

March 11, 2021UncategorizedA Call To Men, Anna Marie Johnson Teague, dare culture, dares, emotional development, man box, masculinity, Ted Bunch, The Book of Dares, tweensJanet

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The Book of Dares: 100 Way for Boys to be Kind, Bold and Brave turns “dare culture” on its head. As you likely know, boys live in a world in which status is never fixed; it’s dependent upon their ability to rise to the challenge, to dominate others and not back down from fights. That’s … Continue reading How The Book of Dares Can Help Boys →

Social Media Safety

March 4, 2021Parenting, Screens, UncategorizedEd Peisner, Organization for Social Media Safety, parenting, pornography, screens, social media, violenceJanet

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Social media has been a lifeline during the pandemic. It can also destroy lives. In 2016, Ed Peisner’s then-16-year-old son was viciously attacked in a social-media motivated assault — which was filmed and uploaded to social media before his father even arrived on the scene. “It was just a typical Friday,” Peisner says. “He was walking … Continue reading Social Media Safety →

Richard Louv on Animals, Nature & Boys

February 18, 2021Guests, Uncategorizedanimals, fishing, Last Child in the Woods, mental health, nature, Our Wild Calling, richard louvJanet

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Humans are hard-wired to connect with other species, says Richard Louv, author of Our Wild Calling: How Connecting with Animals Can Transform Our Lives — and Save Theirs and Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children From Nature-Deficit Disorder. The loneliness that so many of us (& our boys) are feeling right due is … Continue reading Richard Louv on Animals, Nature & Boys →

Sensitive Boys (w Dr. Sandy Gluckman)

February 11, 2021Guests, Parenting, Uncategorizeddr. sandy gluckman, emotional development, emotional intelligence, emotions, empathy, sensitive boysJanet

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The “man box” doesn’t leave much room for sensitive boys. Society prefers rough-and-tumble boys and men — the strong, stoic types who lift heavy loads and “buck up,” rather than cry, when injured or down. So how do we help our sensitive boys navigate a world that doesn’t value their sensitivity? “Sensitive boys are very, … Continue reading Sensitive Boys (w Dr. Sandy Gluckman) →

Autism Rocks and Rolls

February 4, 2021Guests, Parenting, UncategorizedASD, autism, autism rocks and rolls, neurodiversityJanet

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About 1 in 54 children has autism spectrum disorder (ASD), according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The key word in that sentence is “spectrum.” Some people with ASD are nonverbal; some are highly verbal. Some avoid physical contact; some enjoy it. As one popular saying puts it, “Once you’ve met one … Continue reading Autism Rocks and Rolls →

Family Personality Types

January 28, 2021Guests, Uncategorizedextrovert, family personality, introvert, Myers-Briggs, parenting, personality, Sandra EtheringtonJanet

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What’s your family personality? Don’t know? You’re not alone. Most people don’t think of families as having personalities, but when you understand your personality, your partner’s personality and your kids’ personalities, life gets easier. Sandra Etherington, a family personality practitioner, uses the Myers-Briggs assessment to help families improve communication and collaboration. “The assessment measures tendencies … Continue reading Family Personality Types →