Today was Drop-Off Day for the County Fair. If you know what that means, congrats! You’re a 4-H parent. If you don’t, let me put it to you like this: Today is the day 4-H moms and dads drive their progeny to the fairgrounds to
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Fridays have traditionally been Best of the Blogs day here at Blogging ‘Bout Boys, a round-up of some the best boy-related blogs on the ‘Net. But this week, I ran across so many fascinating news articles that I’m going to focus on news instead. (Who
Have you heard about the case of Roy Jones? The 17-month-old baby boy was killed by his mother’s boyfriend, Pedro Jones, in a savage beating. Jones’ explanation — “I was trying to make him act like a boy instead of a little girl” — only
You gotta love the AP headline: “Boys trail girls in reading; can fart jokes help?” The topic — boys’ lack of interest in reading — isn’t a new one to readers of this blog. Neither is the solution, which is to “meet boys where they
I was playing in the sandbox with Boy #4 when Boy #3 looked at me and asked, “What would you be doing right now if you didn’t have kids?” I shrugged. “Probably have lunch or working at my computer.” He nodded. “So your life would
Do you have a risk taker in your house? You know, one boy who insists on climbing to the top of the swingset, then jumping down? Or one who’s always building the bike ramp higher and higher, pushing the limits of safety? Where does he
Kids today live in an increasingly sexualized world. Disney darling Miley Cyrus morphed from Hannah Montana into a full-blown sexy singer, and while some of her young fans (and many of their parents) disproved of her new look and lyrics, she’s traveling a well-worn path.
How do you know when your son’s behavior crosses the line from typical teen to troubled? When — and how — should you intervene? This Wall Street Journal article has some answers. Have you ever dealt with a depressed teen? What have your experiences been
It’s the kind of story that breaks your heart. Two boys, ages 2 1/2 and 5, starved and beaten to the point of malnutrition and dehydration. Cops investigated and removed the boys from the home after the landlord reported not seeing the boys outside for
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