Being a Man
Being a man has nothing to do with being a tough guy, or hiding your emotions, getting in fights, or getting the most woman. That’s not being a man. That’s an immature boy, that is not a man. Too many grown men who cling to
Why “Be a Man” Is the Worst Thing You Can Say to a Boy
“The three most destructive words that every man receives when he is a boy is ‘ Be a Man.’” – Joe Ehrmann, Coach & NFL player
The Importance of a Life Plan
Here at BuildingBoys, we talk about building healthy boys. Our tagline is, “There’s no blueprint for building boys!” because we believe there’s no one “right” approach to raising and educating boys. We’re here to share ideas and information and insights, and we want you to
Mike Palombi on Being a Man, Hopeless Teens & Getting to God
“How’s It Feel, Tough Guy?” is the story of Mike Palombi’s transition from lawless teen to God-filled man. In his youth, he thought being a man was all about how much you could lift, how much beer you could drink and how many girls you could get.
What Does It Mean to Be a Man?
I’ll be the first to admit that I don’t know what it means to be a man. As a mom of boys, though, I’m acutely aware of the fact that my boys (and yours) are surrounded by hundreds, if not thousands, of messages that subtly
New Year’s Resolutions for People Who Care About Boys
Are you the resolution-making type? This year, consider incorporating the boys in your life into your New Year’s Resolutions. Here are 6 New Year’s Resolutions for People Who Care About Boys. 1. Read a book about boys. Want to teach/help/parent boys more effectively this year?
Should Schools Be No-Touch Zones?
A 17-year-old high school has been suspended for touching a teacher. Sam McNair, a senior, entered the classroom and hugged his teacher from behind. The teacher says that his cheeks and lips also brushed against her face and neck and cheek. The teen — like
6 Year Old Suspended for Kissing
Can a six-year-old sexually harass another child? This week, a 6-year-old Colorado boy was suspended for sexually harassing a female classmate. His crime? Kissing the girl on the hand, after previously kissing her on the cheek. The Internet erupted in outrage after those details and
Why I Was Wrong to Trash The Sound Of Music Live
I owe Carrie Underwood an apology. Like 18.5 million other viewers, I sat down to watch The Sound of Music Live last night. And like many of them, I almost immediately took to Facebook and Twitter to trash the show: Jennifer L. W. Fink 13
Helping Boys Succeed in School
A lot of boys don’t like school. And a lot of boys don’t do well in school. Yet virtually every single boy who’s flunking out of school, not doing his homework, just getting by or wailing “I hate school!” was once a curious little toddler.
Giving Thanks
How did you celebrate Thanksgiving? If you’re like most people, you spent the day with family and/or friends, ate some turkey and, perhaps, watched some football. You probably also spent a few minutes reflecting on your blessings and giving thanks for the many wonderful things
It’s International Men’s Day. How Are You Helping Boys?
Happy International Men’s Day! This year, on this day set aside to discuss both the challenges and contributions faced by men and boys, I ask to think seriously about how you can help today’s boys — tomorrow’s men. Need some ideas? I’ve got 5 of