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Raising Kids to Thrive in a Connected World with Jordan Shapiro

March 21, 2019Guests, ScreensJordan Shapiro, parenting, school, screens, teens, The New Childhood, The New Childhood: Raising Children to Thrive in a Connected World, tweens, video games, videogamesJennifer L.W. Fink

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Janet & Jen had very different reactions to The New Childhood: Raising Children to Thrive in a Connected World, by author and educator Jordan Shapiro. Jen loved it. Janet has some, uh, questions. And concerns. So, we decided to talk to the author. Jordan was happy to talk with us. He’s an assistant professor at … Continue reading Raising Kids to Thrive in a Connected World with Jordan Shapiro →

Rosalind Wiseman on How to Talk with Boys

March 7, 2019Emotional Development, Guestsand the New Rules of Boy World, anger, Cultures of Dignity, emotional development, Girlfriends, Locker-Room Tests, Masterminds & Wingment, Masterminds and Wingmen: Helping Our Boys Cope with Schoolyard Power, Masterminds and Wingment, parenting, Rosalind Wiseman, school, teens, tweensJanet

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Rosalind Wiseman’s work is based on the belief that young people’s experiences are important, but often discounted. Adults, she says, frequently give young people advice without listening to them first. Boys often tune out adult’s well-meaning messages because we fail to recognize that they are the subject matter experts of their own lives. However, if … Continue reading Rosalind Wiseman on How to Talk with Boys →

149: All About E-sports

February 21, 2019School Life, sports, Videogamese-sports, school, screens, sports, teens, video games, videogamesJanet

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Competitive video gaming may be coming soon to a school near you. E-sports (short for “electronic sports”) is a $900 million dollar global industry. In South Korea, top video game players are household names, and matches are televised. Here in the United States, more than 80 colleges and universities, including Kent State and the University … Continue reading 149: All About E-sports →

144: You Asked about Age 14, Implicit Bias and Sensitive Boys (Listener Q & A)

January 17, 2019Parenting, Uncategorizedimplicit bias, listener Q & A, masculinity, non-sporty boys, parenting, school, sensitive boys, teensJanet

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Our listeners ask the big, important questions! When we put out our most recent call for listener questions, we got some heart-felt, thought-provoking, difficult-to-answer questions. Allison asked how to effectively love and support a young teen: We have a 14 year old boy, and I’m on shifting sands. I’m trying to find balance supporting … Continue reading 144: You Asked about Age 14, Implicit Bias and Sensitive Boys (Listener Q & A) →

143 How Confidence & Joy Spark Success

January 10, 2019Guests, UncategorizedConfidence & Joy: Success Strategies for Kids with Learning Differences, Deb Swain, Dr. Deborah Ross-Swain, Dr. Elaine Fogel Schneider, emotional development, learning, learning differences, parenting, schoolJanet

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“Confidence and joy are to the development of a child as oxygen is to life.” — from Confidence & Joy: Success Strategies for Kids with Learning Differences If your son struggles — academically, socially, or emotionally — you know how quickly simple struggles can dissolve into despair. A child who feels unsuccessful at school … Continue reading 143 How Confidence & Joy Spark Success →

142: Resolutions for People Who Care About Boys

January 3, 2019Parenting, Uncategorizedemotional development, New Years, parenting, resolutions, schoolJanet

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The word resolution means “a firm decision to do or not to do something.” It also means “the action of solving a problem, dispute, or contentious matter.” As we head into 2019, let’s consider both definitions of the word. Let’s make some firm decisions to improve our relationships with our boys. Let’s take steps to … Continue reading 142: Resolutions for People Who Care About Boys →

131: Emails & Phone Calls from Teachers

October 18, 2018School Life, Uncategorizeddiscipline, emotional development, learning, parenting, school, teachersJennifer L.W. Fink

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How do you respond to phone calls and emails from teachers about your son’s misbehavior? Excerpts of actual emails I’ve received from my son’s teachers: On Tuesday, Sam was sitting in a chair with his legs on a stool, he was flipping it and turning the stool with his legs and feet. I made eye … Continue reading 131: Emails & Phone Calls from Teachers →

126: Helping Teachers Understand Boys

August 30, 2018School LifePTA, school, teachersJennifer L.W. Fink

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A listener asked us, “How do you gently encourage/educate your boy’s teacher on what boys need and how to help them, rather than shame them, when they have gone into anger?” The short answer: It ain’t easy, but it’s so, so worth it! Many teachers know very little about the specific developmental trajectory and needs … Continue reading 126: Helping Teachers Understand 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 →

115: The Boy Crisis with Warren Farrell

June 14, 2018Emotional Development, Guests, Parentingdads, divorce, father absence, fathers, recess, school, shared parenting, The Boy Crisis, violence, Warren FarrellJanet

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Your son is not the only one struggling. According to Dr. Warren Farrell — and a slew of research — boys in 63 of the largest developed nations are faring worse than girls. They’re doing worse academically. They’re falling behind in the workplace. And their physical and mental health is failing as well. In his … Continue reading 115: The Boy Crisis with Warren Farrell →