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Boys’ education: How to tap into boys’ strengths and learning styles

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By Dr Ian Lillico – SMH 06/08/2020 “…  Boys can add so much value to our schools, classes and homes – let’s help them acquire the skills and attributes they will need to thrive in a changing world. …” Read the entire article: https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/boys-education-how-to-tap-into-boys-strengths-and-learning-styles-20200601-p54yg1.html

Study: Mindfulness Exercises Effectively Reduce Symptoms in Boys with ADHD and ODD

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By Nathaly Pasantez – ADDitude 05/19/2020“… Boys with both ADHD and ODD were less hyperactive and more attentive after attending a multi-week mindfulness training program, according to a new study that finds promise in this treatment as an viable complement or alternative to medication. …”Read the entire article: https://www.additudemag.com/mindfulness-therapy-adhd-odd-study/

A New Study Ties Anti-Bullying Laws to a Reduction in Suicide — but Boys Were Mostly Unaffected

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By Kevin Mahnken – The 74 Million 06/10/2020 “…  Importantly, suicidal behavior seems to differ based on sex: While studies have shown that girls are more likely to experience depression and make suicide attempts, teen boys are nearly three times as likely to kill themselves as their female classmates are. …” Read the entire article: https://www.the74million.org/a-new-study-ties-anti-bullying-laws-to-a-reduction-in-suicide-but-boys-were-mostly-unaffected/

The kids who will never return to school after COVID-19

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By Jordan Baker – SMH 04/12/2020 “… At one disadvantaged school, just one-third of students have logged onto their remote learning material, so teachers are busily tracking down hundreds of students who are unaccounted for. Already, some are not answering their phones. …” Read the entire article: https://www.smh.com.au/national/the-kids-who-will-never-return-to-school-after-covid-19-20200411-p54j0e.html  

Teenage Boys’ Lower Reading Skills Helps Predict Why Fewer Males Attend College

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By Michael T. Nietzel – Forbes 06/11/2020 “… A just published study has found that poor reading skills by boys in their adolescence, coupled with social attitudes about women attending college, can help explain why fewer men than women enroll in higher education. …” Read the entire article: https://www.forbes.com/sites/michaeltnietzel/2020/06/11/teenage-boys-poor-reading-skills-helps-predict-why-fewer-men-attend-college/#5b0fdf27472cScreen 

How to raise boys so they’re comfortable with their emotions

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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

Boys vs. Girls: How Puberty Affects ADHD Symptoms

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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/