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Forest Schools Get Boys Learning Naturally

May 13, 2021Guests, School Lifeeducation, forest school, learning, movement, nature, play, risk, school, Wildings Forest SchoolJanet

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School + nature = forest schools “A forest school is holistic education outdoors in nature,” says Nicki Farrell, co-founder of Wildings Forest School in Queensland, Australia. Learning doesn’t typically follow set curriculum; rather, it’s child-led. Education is individualized and play-based and includes plenty of movement. The kids who struggle the most in traditional schools — … Continue reading Forest Schools Get Boys Learning Naturally →

Boys Get Eating Disorders Too

May 6, 2021Guests, HealthADHD, anorexia, bigorexia, body image, bulimia, diet culture, eating disorders, health, intuitive eating, Oona Hanson, supplementsJanet

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Males represent 25-40% of individuals with eating disorders. That’s not something people tell us when our boys are babies, and it’s not something most pediatricians mention at well-child checks — despite the fact that males are at a higher risk of dying from an eating disorder than females. “We have this notion that only a … Continue reading Boys Get Eating Disorders Too →

Seth Perler Explains Executive Function

April 22, 2021Guests, Uncategorized2E, ADHD, executive function, growth mindset, school, Seth PerlerJennifer L.W. Fink

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Does your son have a problem with executive function? Let’s put it another way…. Does he struggle with homework, procrastination, time management, or lack of motivation? Does he have ADHD? If so, he probably needs help developing his executive functioning. “If you want to help a kid who is struggling with homework, grades, procrastination, under … Continue reading Seth Perler Explains Executive Function →

Best of 2020: ON BOYS Year in Review

December 31, 2020Guests, Parenting, Sex & Relationships, UncategorizedADHD, ADHD Dude, best of 2020, Cara Natterson, Decoding Boys, Dr. Cara Natterson, Ellen Dodge, emotions, masculinity, most downloaded ON BOYS episodes, Peggy Orenstein, Ryan Wexelblatt, sex, Ted BunchJanet

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The phrase “best of 2020” is a bit laughable. Using the term “best” to describe a year that’s included a global pandemic, remote schooling and massive disruptions to work and socialization seems almost…inappropriate. And yet, even 2020 had some bright spots. ON BOYS audience continued to grow. Our downloads increased by 207%. (We had nearly … Continue reading Best of 2020: ON BOYS Year in Review →

It’s a Confusing Time to Be a Boy

September 10, 2020Guests, UncategorizedADHD, ADHD Dude, executive function, gender norms, media literacy, Ryan Wexelblatt, sex ed, social skills, teen, teenagersJanet

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This is a really confusing time to be a boy in the United States. That’s one of (the many!) insights Ryan Wexelblatt — aka ADHD Dude — gained while working with 14 and 15 year old boys during his ADHD Dude Summer Camp this year. In a Facebook post, he wrote: These guys see their … Continue reading It’s a Confusing Time to Be a Boy →

Differently Wired Boys & TiLT Parenting (w Debbie Reber)

June 11, 2020Guests, Parenting2E, ADHD, autism, Debbie Reber, differently wired, gifted, homeschooling, neurodivergence, Tilt ParentingJanet

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At least 1 in 5 people are differently wired, says Debbie Reber, founder of TiLT Parenting. Differently wired kids are neurologically atypical. They perceive the world differently than their peers and express themselves differently as well. These differences can be subtle or glaring, and as a parent or teacher, it can be hard to know … Continue reading Differently Wired Boys & TiLT Parenting (w Debbie Reber) →

Happy SECOND Anniversary to ON BOYS

March 12, 2020The ON BOYS Family, UncategorizedADHD, anniversary, Dr. Vanessa Lapointe, masculinity, mental health, Michael C. Reichert, Peggy Orenstein, Phyllis Fagell, sex, Steve BiddulphJanet

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Two years. More than 100 episodes covering important topics such as boys & sex, masculinity, ADHD, mental health, honesty & so much more. But on our SECOND anniversary, we’re most grateful for the relationships we’ve created. We’re no longer simply co-hosts or colleagues; we’re friends. We enjoy talking to one another as much as (we … Continue reading Happy SECOND Anniversary to ON BOYS →

Twice Exceptional Boys (w Ramsey Hootman)

March 5, 2020Guests, Uncategorized2E, autism, emotional development, gifted, learning, parenting, school, twice exceptionalJanet

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Do you know what the term “2e” means? 2e is short for “twice exceptional,” a term used to refer to people who are both highly gifted and learning disabled. As you might imagine, meeting the social, emotional and educational needs of a 2e child is quite a challenge. Ramsey Hootman is an author and mom … Continue reading Twice Exceptional Boys (w Ramsey Hootman) →

Boys and Sex with Peggy Orenstein

February 13, 2020Guests, Sex & RelationshipsBoys & Sex, consent, emotional development, fathers, hookup culture, hookups, parenting, Peggy Orenstein, sex, sex ed, sex education, teens, tweensJanet

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Talking about boys and sex can be uncomfortable. But if want our boys (and girls and non-binary children) to have healthy, safe, fulfilling sexual relationships, it’s essential. And there’s the hitch, right? A lot of us don’t even want to think about our children having sexual relationships — and when we do talk to our kids … Continue reading Boys and Sex with Peggy Orenstein →

How to Teach Boys Gratitude

November 28, 2019Parentingentitlement, gratitude, thankful, Thanksgiving, volunteeringJanet

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How do you teach boys gratitude? So many parents today are frustrated by their boys’ apparent lack of gratitude. All too often, our boys come off as ungrateful, entitled jerks — and it bugs the bejeezus out of us! We’re embarrassed, we’re annoyed and we secretly feel like failures, because surely good parents would raise … Continue reading How to Teach Boys Gratitude →