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Paul Tough on What Boys Need to Know About College

November 21, 2019Guestscollege, education, emotional development, Helping Children Succeed, How Children Succeed, Paul Tough, post-secondary education, school, teens, The Years That Matter Most, The Years That Matter Most: How College Makes or Breaks UsJanet

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How important is college? That’s a fraught question for many families, particularly in an age of rapid technological change and occupational insecurity. We’ve been told that education is the key to success, but post-secondary education is priced like a luxury item, at least here in the U.S. In his new book, The Years That Matter … Continue reading Paul Tough on What Boys Need to Know About College →

Helping Boys Head Back to School

August 8, 2019Parentingback to school, education, homework, learning, parenting, schoolJanet

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The beginning of the school year stirs up a lot of emotions for boys — and their parents. The number of boys who don’t like school has been increasing in recent years. In 1980, just 14% of boys told researchers they “didn’t like” school. By 2001, 24% — nearly one-quarter of all boys — said … Continue reading Helping Boys Head Back to School →

Backcountry, Barbells & Boys

June 20, 2019Guests, ParentingBackcountry & Barbells, dads, education, fathers, Jaremy Day, Joe Szymanek, learning, movement, schoolJanet

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What do you get when you mix two fitness- and outdoors-minded dads with two moms who are staunch advocates for boys? A freewheeling discussion that touches on everything from fatherhood to weapons play and the current lack of movement in schools. Janet met Jaremy Day, co-host of the podcast Backcountry & Barbells, when she spoke … Continue reading Backcountry, Barbells & Boys →

124: How to Help Your Boys Have a Great School Year

August 16, 2018School Lifeback to school, education, elementary school, high school, homework, learning, school, screens, teachers, teens, tweensJanet

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It’s back to school time! But despite the smiley faces pictured in many back-to-school ads, the start of a new academic year doesn’t exactly generate feelings of enthusiasm and excitement in many boys (or their parents). For many families, back-to-school time is synonymous with dread, fear and anxiety. In fact, the number of boys who … Continue reading 124: How to Help Your Boys Have a Great School Year →