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 The Boys Initiativeboysinitiative.org
Author: The Boys Initiative
Gender gap in men’s health
By Armin Brott – NNY 360 06/16/2020 “… However, despite all these efforts, a significant gender gap persists. Men and boys die in greater numbers and younger ages from nine of the top 10 causes of death. They account for more than 90 percent of workplace injuries and fatalities, are less likely than women to READ MORE
Study: Mindfulness Exercises Effectively Reduce Symptoms in Boys with ADHD and ODD
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/ The Boys Initiativeboysinitiative.org
A New Study Ties Anti-Bullying Laws to a Reduction in Suicide — but Boys Were Mostly Unaffected
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/ READ MORE
The kids who will never return to school after COVID-19
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 The Boys Initiativeboysinitiative.org
Teenage Boys’ Lower Reading Skills Helps Predict Why Fewer Males Attend College
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 The Boys Initiativeboysinitiative.org
Autism symptoms can become less severe in early childhood
By The Jakarta Post 06/08/2020 “… In addition, the researchers also found that girls with autism show a bigger decrease in severity than boys, and also a lower increase in severity during early childhood, which the researchers say may be due to girls being able to hide their symptoms better, a coping strategy which is READ MORE
How to raise boys so they’re comfortable with their emotions
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
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/ The Boys Initiativeboysinitiative.org
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