Raising Boys: Myths Debunked!
Raising boys can be a bit of a challenge. There is so much misinformation about what to do and not do as an adult to raise healthy, happy boys that it can be hard to know where the truth ends and the myths begin. Image
Don’t Want Your Kids to Wear a Mask in School This Fall? Do This.
I don’t want my kids to wear masks in school. Photo by Max Fischer from Pexels Masks are uncomfortable and annoying. They make it more difficult for students to hear teachers (and vice versa) and they hide facial expressions. Also, it is a complete pain-in-the-know-what to make sure
Helping Boys Unleash Their Creativity
Image – CC0 License Helping our boys to be themselves can be a bit of a challenge. Some boys aren’t exactly keen on sharing their inner selves with the rest of world — and that’s okay, as long as they are confident in themselves. Parents
Managing Your Growing Boys’ Health
Image Source Managing your boys’ health is a big responsibility. Of all the (many!) things you do as a parent, facilitating their good health and well-being is among the most important, as doing so will help them lead the happiest, healthiest and, hopefully, longest lives possible.
Raising Gentlemen
Raising gentlemen is more challenging than it sounds. Most of us are. But as you’ve likely already learned, raising kids is not for the faint-hearted. We WANT to raise great guys — we want our boys to grow into polite, well-mannered, educated, courteous and respectful
The Benefits Of Fishing When Parenting Your Boys
The benefits of fishing are many! If you’re looking for a hobby that will get your son off the couch and offline, why not consider fishing? It’s an age-old sport that has stood the test of time, and is worth considering, especially for those boys
7 Ways Cartoons Inspire Your Boys To Achieve
Inspiration, by its very definition, is the feeling of being mentally stimulated to do something. This can relate to a whole number of activities. People can feel inspired to exercise, to research the history of an invention, or to make a nice gesture for another
The Gender Reading Gap: Why Boys Underperform In Reading & What Can You Do About It
The gender reading gap is real. Studies show that girls outperform boys in reading and literacy skills in almost all countries and it’s far more likely for boys to leave school unable to read. If you have boys, it’s important that you give them extra
4 Fun Ways To Connect And Have Fun With Your Boys
Are you looking for ways to reconnect with your kids? If so, then you might want to consider planning a weekend away. Of course, for this to be a success, you need to make sure that you choose the right activities. Here are some of
A Complete Guide To Cycling On The Road With Your Child
Source (CC0 License) When your child gets their first bike, it literally changes their world. Their eyes are open to new possibilities – and endless hours of fun. They may stabilizers or training wheels on as they learn to cycle, before gradually taking them off
Helping Your Son To Be Himself
Boys can suffer a lot from self esteem issues as they grow, and quite a lot of the time, these worries and fears are swept under the rug. Men’s mental health can be an oft ignored issue, but increasingly, parents (and teachers) are turning their
Strategies for When Your Teen Son Hates School
Pexels – CCO Licence What do you do with a teen son who hates school? First: Know you’re not alone. One of the biggest challenges many parents of teen boys face is the school issue. Although many teens can hate school for many reasons, it does