Differently Wired Boys & TiLT Parenting (w Debbie Reber)

June 11, 2020Guests, Parenting2E, ADHD, autism, Debbie Reber, differently wired, gifted, homeschooling, neurodivergence, Tilt ParentingJanet

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At least 1 in 5 people are differently wired, says Debbie Reber, founder of TiLT Parenting. Differently wired kids are neurologically atypical. They perceive the world differently than their peers and express themselves differently as well. These differences can be subtle or glaring, and as a parent or teacher, it can be hard to know … Continue reading Differently Wired Boys & TiLT Parenting (w Debbie Reber) →

Black Boys Matter

June 4, 2020Guests, Parenting#BlackLivesMatter, #podcastblackout, black boys, Chandra White-Cummings, mental health, Race@Home, racial disparities, racismJennifer L.W. Fink

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Black boys matter. Such a simple statement. And yet… George Floyd is dead. His name joins the long list of others (Trayvon Martin, Philando Castile, Tamir Rice, Michael Brown, etc., etc., etc…) whose lives have been cut short by racism, bias and brutality. We here at ON BOYS are NOT OK with the status quo. … Continue reading Black Boys Matter →

Sexual Abuse Affects Boys Too (w Lawrence Cohen)

May 28, 2020Guestsconsent, emotions, Lawrence Cohen, metoo, roughhousing, sexual abuse, sexual assault, sexual harassmentJanet

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1 in 5 boys experience sexual abuse before their 18th birthday. More than one-quarter of male victims of a completed rape (27.8%) experienced their first rape when they were 10 years of age or younger. And 43% of men report experiencing some form of sexual harassment and/or assault in their lifetime. Today’s guest, psychologist Lawrence … Continue reading Sexual Abuse Affects Boys Too (w Lawrence Cohen) →

Why Boys Need Chores – with Victoria Prooday

May 21, 2020Guests, UncategorizedADHD, chores, discipline, handwriting, online school, parenting, screens, technology, The Silent Tragedy Affecting Today's Children, Victoria Prooday, Your OTJanet

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Chores, Victoria Prooday says, are the most efficient way to build our boys’ emotional muscle. Prooday, a psychotherapist, occupational therapist and speaker, is convinced that self-regulation is the key to success — and science backs up her assertion. As early as 1998, psychologists were publishing papers and chapters stating that, “Self-regulation has major, important implications … Continue reading Why Boys Need Chores – with Victoria Prooday →

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 →

Parenting Your Adult Children

April 23, 2020Parenting, Uncategorizedadult children, emotions, graduation, parentingJanet

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The phrase “adult children” is an oxymoron: the words adult and children clearly describe very different things, and it’s impossible to be an adult and a child at the same time. Except it’s not. Most of us are adult children; Jen is 47 and a bona fide adult, but she’s also still the child of … Continue reading Parenting Your Adult Children →

COVID-19 Listener Q and A

April 16, 2020Listener Q & A, Uncategorizedanger, college, coronavirus, COVID-19, listener Q & A, mental health, online school, parenting, school, teens, vapingJanet

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COVID-19 (the disease caused by the novel coronavirus) has changed everything. Our daily lives now look nothing like we imagined at the beginning of the year. We’re hunkered down in our homes, and wondering how to get toilet paper and flour — basics we once took for granted. Some of us are working from home … Continue reading COVID-19 Listener Q and A →

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 →