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Parenting Tween & Teenage Boys

October 3, 2019Guests, Parentingparenting, Stephanie Silverman, Sue Borison, teen, teens, tween, tweens, Your Teen, Your Teen with Sue & StephJanet

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Are all teenage boys jerks? That’s the question we tackle in this episode, albeit with some more colorful language. (Heads up: If you’re opposed to the word “asshole,” you might want to skip this episode. If you’ve ever thought to yourself, “When did my kid become such an asshole?!?” you’re definitely going to want to … Continue reading Parenting Tween & Teenage Boys →

Encouraging Independence

July 4, 2019Parentingchores, independence, learning, parenting, teens, toddler, tweens, Waldorf educationJanet

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As we in the United States celebrate our nation’s independence, we reflect on our boys’ drive for independence. Toddlers cry, “I do it!” when we attempt to put on their clothes. Our teens scowl when we tell them what time to be home. Their frustration — toddlers’ & teens’ alike — is driven by their … Continue reading Encouraging Independence →

Managing the Transition to College

June 6, 2019Parentingcollege, college preparation, Compass College Advisory, Dr. Pamela Ellis, gap year, how to find the right college, school, teen, teens, universityJanet

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Do you have a son heading off to college or university this fall? How about in the future? The more you know about the college search and admission process, the easier this transition will be — for your son, for you and for your entire family. Dr. Pamela Ellis, author of What to Know Before … Continue reading Managing the Transition to College →

Will He Ever Grow Up?!

May 23, 2019Emotional Development, Parentingemotional development, parenting, school, teens, tweensJanet

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When do boys grow up? That question tends to elicit a chuckle; ask it in a group of middle-aged women, and you’re likely to hear someone joke about their not-yet-grown husband. Ask it in a group of men, and well, you’ll hear much the same thing. But to anxious parents, the when do they … Continue reading Will He Ever Grow Up?! →

How to Raise a Boy with Michael C. Reichert

May 9, 2019Guests, Parentingemotional development, fathers, How to Raise a Boy, mama's boy myth, Michael C. Reichert, Michael Reichert, parenting, Raising Boys, teens, toxic mascuilnity, tweensJennifer L.W. Fink

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How do you raise boys to become great men? That’s the big question we tackle here at On Boys. It’s the question Jen grapples with in her own home and on BuildingBoys, and the question Janet helps parents and teachers explore and answer through her coaching and online courses. Michael C. Reichert has spent … Continue reading How to Raise a Boy with Michael C. Reichert →

Trust Yourself Mama (w Kelly Goodwin)

April 25, 2019Guests, Parentingemotional development, Kelly Goodwin, parenting, school, teens, Trust Yourself Mama, tweensJanet

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Kelly Goodwin is boy mom extraordinaire. She’s got 5 boys (currently ages 8-16), a degree in child development and a slew of nieces and nephews. If parenting boys has taught her anything, it’s the power of trusting your instincts. That’s why she launched Trust Yourself Mama, a YouTube channel that encourages parents of young children … Continue reading Trust Yourself Mama (w Kelly Goodwin) →

Vaping & E-Cigarette Use: What Parents Need to Know

April 4, 2019Health, Uncategorizede-cigarettes, health, Juul, Juuling, smoking, teen, teens, tween, tweens, vape pen, vapingJennifer L.W. Fink

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Nearly 1 in 3 high school seniors tried vaping in the last year. Middle schoolers are vaping too. According to the Centers for Disease Control, e-cigarette use among middle school students increased by 48% between 2017 and 2018. Now, nearly 5% of middle school students in the United States vape on a regular basis. Kids … Continue reading Vaping & E-Cigarette Use: What Parents Need to Know →

Age 16, Teen Driving & Cars

March 28, 2019Parentingage 16, driver's license, driving, learner's permit, learning to drive, teens, TheJennifer L.W. Fink

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Sweet 16. Here in the United States, age 16 has long been an eagerly anticipated milestone, largely because teens are eligible to get a driver’s license at age 16. In the minds of many teens, age 16 = driver’s license = increased independence. In the minds of many parents, age 16 = increased insurance costs … Continue reading Age 16, Teen Driving & Cars →

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 →