It's not easy to talk about sex, consent & rape. It's not easy to read, write or think about those topics either. And … [Read more...]
BuildingBoys Book Club: Blurred Lines
This month's book might be an uncomfortable read. But if you have high school or college-aged sons, I recommend joining us … [Read more...]
Why Don’t Students Like School?
Contrary to popular belief, the brain is not designed for thinking. -- Daniel WillinghamThat quote, found halfway down page … [Read more...]
BuildingBoys Book Club: Why Don’t Students Like School?
My 10-year-old hates school.My 13-year-old isn't exactly fond of it either. (He's constantly asking if he can do online … [Read more...]
BuildingBoys Book Club: The Last Boys Picked
The more we understand the pressures our boys face in the wider world, the better we'll be able to help them cope with those … [Read more...]
BuildingBoys Book Club: Raising Boys by Design
What do you think of Raising Boys by Design so far?I plowed through Chapters 7, 8 & 9 – and promptly forgot to write … [Read more...]
BuildingBoys Book Club: Raising Boys by Design, Part 2
I'm starting to like where this book is going. Chapter 5 introduces the idea of boys as HEROes, and that's an idea I can get … [Read more...]
