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Helping Boys with Executive Function Challenges

July 28, 2022GuestsADHD, executive function, neurodivergence, neurodiversity, Seth Perler, TEFOSJennifer L.W. Fink

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You might not even realize you have a boy with executive function challenges. Instead, you (or others) might think he’s “disorganized,” “lazy,” “resistant,” or “unmotivated.” Seth Perler was one of those boys. Now, he’s an executive function coach who helps other kids develop the skills they need to thrive. Seth is also the founder of … Continue reading Helping Boys with Executive Function Challenges →

You-ology: Puberty for Every Body

June 30, 2022Guests, Healthadolescence, Dr. Trish Hutchison, guyology, puberty, teen, You-ologyJennifer L.W. Fink

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Puberty happens to every body – and boys need to know how puberty affects bodies and brains. You-ology: A Puberty Guide for EVERY Body, by Dr. Trish Hutchison, Dr. Kathryn Lowe, & Dr. Melissa Homes, addresses puberty in a holistic, inclusive manner. That’s important because “all kids need this information,” Dr. Hutchison says. “All kids … Continue reading You-ology: Puberty for Every Body →

Honoring Dads on Father’s Day (& Always)

June 16, 2022Guests, Parenting, UncategorizedFather's Day, fatherhood, fathers, NextGenMen, stereotypesJennifer L.W. Fink

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Father’s Day here in America was first celebrated on June 19, 1910. It wasn’t declared an official holiday until 1972—58 years AFTER Mother’s Day was made official. Dads have long been assumed to be secondary parents, at best. But popular and persistent stereotypes of fatherhood — though perhaps grounded in some truth — don’t accurately … Continue reading Honoring Dads on Father’s Day (& Always) →

Britt Hawthorne on Raising Antiracist Children

June 2, 2022Guests, Uncategorizedanti-racism, Britt Hawthorne, diversity, educational racism, homeschool, justice, parenting, racism, Raising Antiracist ChildrenJennifer L.W. Fink

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Britt Hawthorne, a mom of 2 boys and author Raising Antiracist Children: A Practical Parenting Guide, says that raising antiracist kids requires teaching them to identify unfairness. It includes incorporating an anti-bias lens when doing, well, almost anything. Britt’s oldest son was about 12 years old when his homework required him to imagine he was … Continue reading Britt Hawthorne on Raising Antiracist Children →

The Gender Equation in Schools

May 12, 2022School Lifegender, Jason Ablin, learning, mental health, reading, school, The Gender Equation in Schools: How to Create Equity and Fairness for All StudentsJennifer L.W. Fink

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Gender bias affects boys’ experience in schools. It’s most often unconscious and unintentional bias but it affects how our boys see themselves and how they feel about school and learning. And until we admit that fact and grapple with the gender equation in schools, things aren’t going to get much better. Educator Jason Ablin learned that … Continue reading The Gender Equation in Schools →

Global Initiative for Boys and Men

March 24, 2022Guestsdivorce, Global Initiative for Boys & Men, In His Words, Sean Kullman, shared parenting, status of boys and men, The Boy Crisis, White House Council on Boys and MenJennifer L.W. Fink

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The Global Initiative for Boys & Men (GIBM) focuses on research and advocacy to support boys and men, according to Sean Kullman, the group’s president. GIBM has established a BAM index, a Boys and Men Well-Being Index, an open-source resource packed with information and statistics the reflect the well-being of boys and men. The BAM … Continue reading Global Initiative for Boys and Men →

How Microschools and Black Moms May End the School to Prison Pipeline

March 17, 2022Guests, School LifeBlack Mother's Forum, education, homeschool, microschools, racism, school, school to prison pipelineJennifer L.W. Fink

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When they realized that schools wouldn’t change quickly enough to meet their kids’ needs, members of the Black Mothers Forum opened microschools, with an eye toward ending the school to prison pipeline. Existing school leaders and educators “really did not understand how to create a safe and supportive learning environment for our Black children,” say … Continue reading How Microschools and Black Moms May End the School to Prison Pipeline →

Four Years of ON BOYS

March 10, 2022anniversaryanniversary, education, grandchild reveal, learning, schoolJennifer L.W. Fink

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Four years of ON BOYS podcast! 214 episodes, more than 900,000 downloads, and countless deep, moving moments. We’ve talked about vaping, sex, boys & body image, consent, connection, and misconceptions about boys. We wrestle with gender stereotypes, education, and the real-life struggles of living with boys. Janet and Jen collectively devote up to 10 hours … Continue reading Four Years of ON BOYS →

Empowering Boys w Laurie A. Couture

February 17, 2022Guestsattachment cycle, boy crisis, empowering boys, homeschool, Laurie A. Couture, mental health, NextGenMen, Nurturing & Empowering Our Sons, Sambucol, school, sexual abuse, The Boys Initiative, traumaJennifer L.W. Fink

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Empowering boys is one powerful way to address the boy crisis. Some people — often, people who don’t have or work with boys — wonder why boys need to be empowered. After all, they say, men still control most businesses and countries. But boys struggle in the classroom and in our communities. “Dangerous double standards” … Continue reading Empowering Boys w Laurie A. Couture →

ON BOYS Most Popular Episode of 2021

December 23, 2021Guests, Screens2021, Amy Lang, consent, most popular, porn, pornography, sex, sex edJennifer L.W. Fink

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ON BOYS listeners really want to know how to keep boys safe online. Which makes sense, given that the internet is a portal to all kinds of free and easily accessible porn — as well as conspiracy theories, disinformation, and peer pressure. In January 2021, we asked our friend Amy Lang to help us address … Continue reading ON BOYS Most Popular Episode of 2021 →