Ignite a Passion for Learning: Innovative Ways to Engage Your Kids

In our fast-paced world, nurturing a deep-seated love for learning in our children is more crucial than ever. This comprehensive guide unveils a treasure trove of innovative and engaging strategies to keep the flame of curiosity burning brightly in your children. From integrating cutting-edge educational technology to fostering an environment that celebrates exploration, these creative approaches READ MORE

“It’s Time for Recess” Campaign

The Boys Initiative strongly believes that all kids should have recess every day and canceling recess should not be punishment for bad behavior. Our “It’s Time for Recess Campaign” focuses on educating legislators about the importance of recess for kids, especially boys. We were encouraged by a major success in 2023. California’s K-8 public school READ MORE

TBI Helping Boys Thrive Highlight Video #1: Keynotes and Panel

Check out some highlights from The Boys Initiative’s Helping Boys Thrive™ Summit! Featured speakers include: Dr. Vermelle Greene – Host, Former TBI Executive DirectorDr. Michael Gurian – Keynote Speaker, President/CEO of the Gurian InstituteMarion Hill – Keynote Speaker, Gurian Institute Panelists – Laurie A. Couture, Dr. David Geary, Tom Mortensen, Robert Mathieu

“Nurturing and Empowering Our Sons” by Laurie A. Couture – Book Review

Nurturing and Empowering Our Sons: Healing the Wounds of an Anti-Boy Culture by Parenting and Educating the Way Nature Intended is a groundbreaking book by TBI Board of Advisor member Laurie A. Couture that explores the challenges and joys of raising boys in today’s society. Couture, who also spoke at TBI’s 2022 Helping Boys Thrive READ MORE

Autism Affects Boys and Girls Differently. Understanding Both Ends of the Spectrum Will Help You Know if Your Child Has the Ailment

By Economic Times 04/02/2022 “…Autism is significantly more common in boys than in girls. The exact reason for the ratio is still not apparent and could be rooted in biological differences. Some experts also say it can be because of the way autism is defined and diagnosed…” Read the entire article: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/for-every-1-girl-with-autism-4-boys-are-diagnosed-with-this-ailment-an-essential-guide-to-understand-the-complex-spectrum-for-better-diagnosis/articleshow/90610097.cms

Metformin Use Linked to Birth Defects in Boys

By Howard Wolinsky – Medscape March 28, 2022 “…The widely used antidiabetic drug metformin may cause genital birth defects such as undescended testicles and urethral problems in the male offspring of men who take the medication, researchers have found. …” Read the article: https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/970941?src=soc_tw_share