By Rebecca Ruiz – Social Good 06/02/2020 “… While most parents right now might be focused on surviving the coronavirus pandemic, perhaps relaxing some of their efforts to help their sons learn about and question traditional ideas of manhood, Barker says the crisis presents a perfect storm for boys and men. …” Read the entire READ MORE
Author: The Boys Initiative
Boys vs. Girls: How Puberty Affects ADHD Symptoms
By ADDitude “… Hormonal changes directly impact most adolescents’ ADHD symptoms. But the shift can look different for males and females. Here’s what to watch out for — and how you can help your child navigate the changes of puberty. …” Read the entire article: https://www.additudemag.com/puberty-and-adhd-symptoms-teens/
Men Have More Severe Coronavirus Symptoms. What About Boys?
By Tara Santora – Fatherly 05/14/2020 “… Men are more likely to get severely ill from the disease and are 2.4 times more likely to die, according to a recent study. A complex mix of factors, including biology and lifestyle, put men in harm’s way. Like father, like son, do boys share that risk? …” READ MORE
Dude, You Need to Reach Out to Your Friends!
By Ryan Wexelblatt – ADDitude 05/07/2020 “… Boys with ADHD don’t often foster friendships by calling, texting, or messaging friends in social media. Here is why it’s important that you step up and reach out during the quarantine. …” Read the entire article: https://www.additudemag.com/adhd-boys-friendship-reach-out/
The Growing Backlash Against Female-Only School Programs
By John Murawski – Real Clear Investigations 05/07/2020 “… The charges of anti-male discrimination may soon balloon as advocates expand their campaign to K-12 schools that receive federal funding and are subject to federal regulatory compliance and Title IX oversight. …” Read the entire article: https://www.realclearinvestigations.com/articles/2020/05/06/a_building_backlash_to_women-only_preferences_123481.html?fbclid=IwAR20HBQM5Js6GlLJKZWTzG_2O2ye8sZvq-cxMDTw4ioYEifyd-vxdEfBSpM
Principal ballerina Matthew Ball reveals it was girls who ‘sniggered’ at him at school, not boys – as Royal Ballet director says the film Billy Elliot has gifted the UK a ‘golden generation’ of male dancers
By Jo Tweedy – Daily Mail 05/19/2020 “… A principal dancer at The Royal Ballet has revealed that girls were much more likely to tease him about wanting to dance than his young male peers. …” Read the entire article: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-8335565/Ballerina-Matthew-Ball-says-girls-sniggered-dancing-not-boys.html
We can prevent (some) cancers; cervical is one
By Finger Lakes Times 05/19/2020 “… The vaccine is recommended for boys and girls between the ages of 9 and 14. It can be given to young adults up to age 26. The vaccine protects girls from cervical cancer later in life, and it protects both boys and girls against several other cancers caused by READ MORE
Some media reports and updates on my efforts to challenge Title IX violations
By Mark J. Perry – AEI 05/11/2020 “… Universities and school districts have been illegally violating the civil rights of boys and men with impunity for many decades because nobody until recently has challenged illegal single-sex programs. …” Read the entire article: https://www.aei.org/carpe-diem/some-media-reports-and-updates-on-my-efforts-to-challenge-title-ix-violations/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+blogspot%2FmmMP+%28CARPE+DIEM%29
Boys not preferred babysitters
By Cumberland Times-News 05/19/2020 “… In most instances, I’ve been told, “No, thanks, we prefer to have girls babysit our children.” My son is very good with children, and I’ve expressed this fact, but the answer is still “no boys, thank you!” Why are most people so closed-minded when it comes to the gender of READ MORE
Hormone level in infants may predict autism diagnosis
By Peter Hess – Autism Research News 05/11/2020 “… Low levels of the hormone vasopressin in early infancy may presage an autism diagnosis in childhood, according to a new study. …” Read the entire article: https://www.spectrumnews.org/news/hormone-level-in-infants-may-predict-autism-diagnosis/