It’s not easy to watch your son struggle with rejection or frustration — whether your son is a toddler who can’t quite reach a desired object, or understand why you won’t let him play with that shiny knife, or a teenager who was laughed at
It can be difficult for parents when their kids reach the age that they start going to school. Suddenly the little one that was always around is now out for most of the day, and by the time they do get home, it’s nearly time
When kids go to college, they don’t always make the wisest choices. Deciding factors on courses and location often center around what their friends are doing. Plus, after the stresses of school, many just want to study things which they enjoy. And, who can blame
The stereotype that all boys love sports is a pretty strange one. After all, what is it about someone’s gender that suddenly means that they have to have this one particular interest above all others? However, there is a degree to which boys who aren’t
There’s no school on Friday, and at least a few families I know are taking their high school juniors on college visits that day. My high school junior? He’ll probably be fishing. I’ll be honest: hearing that other families are heading to college campuses on
Raising a child is more than just about taking care of them in the here and now. It’s preparing them for the future, setting them up to be successful and self sufficient adults, with the skills they will need to navigate life. If you’re wondering
File link Raising children is one of the most challenging tasks in the world. As a mom, bringing up a boy has extra complications. Women and men are inherently different, yet you have to bridge the gap. . Moms around the world continually ponder how
Do you have a hypercompetitive son? One who simply has to win at all costs, who goes all out, all the time? You’re not alone. A BuildingBoys reader recently wrote: My son is 10 and he and friends play like they are going to the
It’s not easy to talk about sex, consent & rape. It’s not easy to read, write or think about those topics either. And that’s the real reason why this post is coming a full 2 1/2 weeks after I announced Blurred Lines: Rethinking Sex, Power,
The majority of mothers and fathers want their teenage sons to grow up to be healthy adults. But what they don’t always realize is that it’s less about what they get their sons to do as they are growing up, and more about what they
Image source As a mom, you’re probably more concerned with ensuring that your children get a good education. However, did you know that your education level could have an impact on how well your kids do and how high their grades are? Children who have
In the past, there has been a stigma around mental health problems but that seems to be lifting. People are more willing to talk about mental health, and our collective understanding and acceptance of people that suffer from mental illness is growing. While there’s still
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