Raising my sons has always been a pleasure. I don’t know when the flip switched from joy to fear, but I constantly … [Read more...] about Raising my Black Boys
Yes, Boys Can Dance
It's 2019. I can't believe I have to say this, but here it goes: BOYS CAN DANCE. One day after releasing a podcast … [Read more...] about Yes, Boys Can Dance
The Everyday Challenges of Raising Boys
The hardest thing about raising boys, in my opinion, is dealing with the myriad challenges that present themselves every. … [Read more...] about The Everyday Challenges of Raising Boys
Your Son Could Be Your Son For Life, Even After He’s Found A Wife If you Avoid These Mistakes
Mothers of sons are often led to believe that, at some stage, their son is going to leave them. We’ve all heard the … [Read more...] about Your Son Could Be Your Son For Life, Even After He’s Found A Wife If you Avoid These Mistakes
Stop Assuming Boys Are Bad
"Something unexpected happened..." That's the lead-up to this CBS New story about a middle school boy who befriended a 5 … [Read more...] about Stop Assuming Boys Are Bad
Why We Talk About What It Means to “Be A Man”
No one has ever asked me what it means to be a woman. I realized this recently, after two of my brothers began debating … [Read more...] about Why We Talk About What It Means to “Be A Man”
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. … [Read more...] about Being a Man
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 … [Read more...] about Why “Be a Man” Is the Worst Thing You Can Say to a Boy
Junior Seau, Sports Illustrated & Playing Thru Pain
If you follow football (or the national news), you probably know that former NFL great Junior Seau committed suicide at the … [Read more...] about Junior Seau, Sports Illustrated & Playing Thru Pain
Boys and the Arts
I watched the Tony Awards, the Oscars of the theatre world, with my 12-year-old son last night. We critiqued the musical … [Read more...] about Boys and the Arts
