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Lately I’ve found myself needing to step back from newsfeeds and social media sites. Even though it’s part of my job to keep up with these…
On most days when my sons return home from school I ask, “How was your day?”
And on most days the answer is the same: “OK.”
Even when…
Mothers of boys have one of the greatest jobs in the world.
Penis talk, fart jokes, a house that smell like a locker room, sullen moods that…
Recently one of my sons experienced some pretty serious anxiety issues. When I mentioned it to a family friend, she replied, “What does he have to…
Trending on Twitter today was the story of a certain donut company offering free donuts with proof of a COVID-19 vaccination. While many applaud the…
It’s normal for teens to be moody, sad, or angry, especially in these times of uncertainty and isolation. How can you spot the signs of teenage…
Adolescence can be challenging. Adolescence in 2021 can be particularly challenging.
Practicing mindfulness can help.
Mindfulness is…
I used to roll my eyes every time one of my elders started a story with “When I was your age…”
But the truth is, I learned from those…
In our last article, we examined the detrimental effects of social isolation and loneliness on adolescent boys.
The TLDR (too long; didn’t…
It’s been nearly a year since COVID-19 hit the US. For boys that means nearly a year of mandatory social isolation, online schooling, less physical…