Gemma Gaudette says we dont give boys enough credit.Gemma, host ofIdaho Matters& a mom of two sons (currently ages 11 & 15), knows (from personal experience!) that boys can be dramatic & sensitive, even though society has coded those trai

Advanced parenting may involve guiding a child through a mental health crisis.Or parenting a child with a chronic medical condition. Or both. Its what parents must do when a childs needs go beyond basic feeding, sheltering, loving, and nurturing.As a c

Midlife parenting often means navigating pubertyandperimenopause at the same time.The average age of first parenthood has increased in recent years, so many moms now find themselves going thru perimenopause around the same time their kids hit puberty, a

Middle school and ages 11 to 14 is a time like no other!Its a time when significant biological, neurological and emotional changes are happening simultaneously.Middle school boys can be a confusing mix. They want to be treated like adults AND still

Mothers Day is a day to honor the sacrifices mothers make for their children.At least, that was the intent of Anna Jarvis, thefounder of Mothers Dayin the United StatesThis year, were also celebrating the many ways in which mothering has enhanced ou

Division 51 of the American Psychological Association launched aTask Force on Boys in Schoolin 2020.Finally!Boys do worse in school, on average, than girls.Boys are more likely to be disciplined, suspended, or expelled than girls even when their beha

The New Masculinity: A Roadmap for a 21st Century Definition of Manhood, byAlex Manley, can help boys create their own unique definition of what it means to be a man.With a last name like Manley, it was impossible for Alex to ignore the societal pressure

Fostering Connection: Building Social and Emotional Health in Children and Teensis the latest book by Dr. Tish Taylor, a child psychologist with more than 25 years of experience.Fostering connection is also key to boys social, emotional, and overall wel

Empowering boys and dyslexic learners could positively change so many lives.Jason Kantor, a New York-based homeschool tutor who frequently works with boys and dyslexic learners, believes its important to identify kids strengths and build them up, so the

Building Boys: Raising Great Guys in a World That Misunderstands Malesis Jens second book.Janet says it contains wise words from a mom who has successfully raised four boys, wise words from an author who knows how to weave personal stories with scie