ON BOYS Podcast
Parenting Boys with Maggie Dent – Part 2
More Maggie Dent!
(If you haven't yet listened to Part 1 of our conversation, go listen to that one first. Then come back for more Maggie!)
In this episode, Maggie, Janet & Jen discuss:
* How to help elementary school boys handle their frustration when they get in trouble at school
* Boys’ inclination toward protecting others
* How to support boys’ interest in superhero boy & play fighting
* How to deconstruct the “man code” and help boys’ live authentically
* How to talk so boys will listen
* The importance of social-emotional development and learning
* Boys’ friendships — & how moms can help their sons develop important relationship skills
* “Rooster” boys & “lamb” boys, & what they need from their parents & teachers
Links we mentioned (or should have) in this episode:
Mothering Our Boys: A Guide for Mums of Sons — Maggie’s latest book
“This is the book I’m on the earth to write.” — Maggie Dent
maggiedent.com — Maggie’s website. Jam-packed with resources!
Let Grow — The new website of Lenore Skenazy, of Free-Range Kids fame
Dear mums of smelly, unmotivated, lazy, moody and confused 14 year old boys — one of Maggie’s best blog posts
Maggie Dent on YouTube –– Pro Tip: These short videos are great to share with dads!
Episode 129: Grief with Tom Golden
How to Listen to Him -- So He Will Want to Talk to You
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