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In a world full of books for girls, a thrilling new novel boys will enjoy

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By Jack Cashill – Life Site 12/09/2019 “… The Department of Education expects the trend to continue. By 2027, women are projected earn 151 college degrees for every 100 degrees earned by men. One major reason for male failure is the effete dreck boys are assigned to read in schools. …” Read the entire article: https://www.lifesitenews.com/opinion/in-a-world-full-of-books-for-girls-a-thrilling-new-novel-boys-will-enjoy READ MORE

No link found between caesarean section and obesity in boys

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By NHS 12/09/2019 “… Previously, scientists have suggested that babies born by caesarean section might have missed out on exposure to beneficial bacteria from a vaginal birth, which might have made them more likely to grow up overweight. …” Read the entire article: https://www.theguardian.com/science/2019/dec/06/no-link-between-caesarian-delivery-and-obesity-research-findsobesity/no-link-found-between-caesarean-section-and-obesity-boys/

Late Puberty Increases Fracture Risk in Men

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By Kaitlyn D’Onofrio – Doc Wire News 12/11/2019 “… Boys with late pubertal timing may have a greater risk of fracture as men, according to the findings of a new study. …” Read the entire article: https://www.docwirenews.com/condition-center/orthopedicscc/orthopedics-center-picks/late-puberty-increases-fracture-risk-in-men/  

Study Finds Probiotics and Prebiotics Work Differently in Girls and Boys

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By Sci Tech Daily 12/11/2019 “… The paper found that probiotics and prebiotics work differently in male compared to female 28-day old piglets. The team note that the effect of these nutritional interventions can be masked if males and females were looked at all together. …” Read the entire article: https://scitechdaily.com/study-finds-probiotics-and-prebiotics-work-differently-in-girls-and-boys/  

What Is Nocturnal Enuresis (Bedwetting)?

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By Urology Care Foundation  “… Nocturnal enuresis is common for more than 5 million children in the U.S. It is slightly more common in boys than girls. This issue can be frustrating for children, parents and health care providers. …” Read the entire article: https://www.urologyhealth.org/urologic-conditions/nocturnal-enuresis-(bedwetting)  

My son stays up late on his phone and is missing school. What can I do?

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By Brian Mooney – The Irish Times 11/18/2019 “… In the early teen years, boys need mentoring and support. It can help to have a strong, male role model, whether that is family or a friend. His grandfather, if he has a good relationship with him, can be invaluable in helping him successfully navigate his READ MORE

How we should help our young men deal with processing grief in a healthier way

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By Virginia Fallon – Stuff 11/10/2019 “… In grief, the behaviour of these young men always seems the same. They gather, they drink, they don’t talk and – if they’re anything like my boy – they don’t cry until they’re with their mums. And we don’t know how to help them. …” Read the entire article: https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/116761880/how-we-should-help-our-young-men-deal-with-processing-grief-in-a-healthier-way

Why I Wrote My New Novel, The Stone Boys

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By Michael Gurian – Gurian Institute 11/04/2019 “… As far as I know, however, The Stone Boys is the first thriller that takes on the complexity of male sexual abuse, male trauma, and boys’ developmental crises in the way it does.  …” Read the entire article: https://gurianinstitute.com/why-i-wrote-my-new-novel-the-stone-boys/