By Daily Nation on 11/06/2018 “… There is a general concern that the gender activists majorly focus their attention on the girl-child. In addition, the Ministry of Education, through the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development, seems to have joined this league. The current trend on the selection of secondary school set books is worrying. I will READ MORE
Author: The Boys Initiative
Little Boy with ADHD Becomes Successful Musician All Thanks to One Caring Teacher
By Western Journal on 10/29/2018 “… Sometimes it takes just one person to make a difference, an impact on someone’s life. For drummer Clint Pulver, that person was Mr. Jensen. …” Read the entire article: https://www.westernjournal.com/l/slarson/little-boy-adhd-becomes-successful-musician-thanks-one-caring-teacher/
Delayed pregnancy: Heart health risks for moms and sons, study shows
By Science Daily on 10/01/2018 “… Delaying pregnancy may increase the risk of cardiovascular disease in both women and their children, with boys at higher risk of disease, according to a new study. …” Read the entire article: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/10/181001130322.htm
Boy Talk: Breaking Masculine Stereotypes
By NY Times on 10/24/2018 “… “In here, we get to say stuff we wouldn’t normally say in front of other people. And we don’t judge each other,” said a seventh grader with dark curls. “Boys should have a safe space to talk about things that matter to us,” said another seventh grader with a hint of a READ MORE
Can attending a top high school reduce teens’ marijuana abuse?
By Medical Express on 10/29/2018 “… Students from lower-income neighborhoods who attended one of five high-performing Los Angeles County high schools were less likely to abuse marijuana than those who weren’t offered admission, UCLA researchers found. …” Read the entire article: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2018-10-high-school-teens-marijuana-abuse.html
‘It’s always an uphill battle’: More young boys are facing body image disorders
By 2GB on 11/29/2018 “… And while that may be the case, more boys are coming forward with body image issues of their own.Instead of pressure to be thin, young men are faced with an unrealistic expectation to be big and build muscle at all costs. …” Read the entire article: https://www.2gb.com/its-always-an-uphill-battle-more-young-boys-are-facing-body-image-disorders/
20 Ways Divorce Affects Girls And Boys Differently
By Moms on 10/28/2018 “… Divorce is slowly becoming less common in the U.S., though many children still experience the separation of their parents. This can have lasting, visceral effects on a child’s development as well as their ability to have healthy relationships in adolescence and adulthood. …” Read the entire article: https://www.moms.com/20-ways-divorce-affects-girls-and-boys-differently/
When Jackson was just eight, he was struggling so much he contemplated suicide
By New.com.au on 10/22/2018 “… WHEN Jackson Saunders admitted to his mum Kelly that he was contemplating suicide, at just eight years old, she was hit with a mix of potent emotions. “There was a whole spectrum of emotions,” she recalled. “It was everything ranging from anger to helplessness and deep sadness. …” Read the entire article: https://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/health/mind/when-jackson-was-just-eight-he-was-struggling-so-much-he-contemplated-suicide/news-story/a487be90b6e85e432d4bd26dc5a105b7
Organised sports help kids develop healthy bones
By Gulf Times on 10/21/2018 “… Young adults who played in organised sports as children and teens have stronger bones than peers who were less active as kids, a new study suggests.Australian researchers found boys and girls who consistently participated in sports between the ages of 5 and 17 ended up with better bone density at READ MORE
Boys More Likely To Take Their Life Than Girls
By SanTan Sun News on 10/22/2018 “… Experts say girls are more verbal and more likely to cry out for help, while boys often internalize their emotions after years of being told to be strong and tough out bad situations. …” Read the entire article: http://santansun.com/2018/10/22/boys-more-likely-to-take-their-life-than-girls/