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
Author: The Boys Initiative
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 The Boys Initiativeboysinitiative.org
‘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/ The Boys Initiativeboysinitiative.org
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/ The Boys Initiativeboysinitiative.org
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 READ MORE
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/ The Boys Initiativeboysinitiative.org
Girls get better grades than boys, even in STEM subjects, study finds
By NBC News on 09/25/2018 “… A big analysis of grades covering 1.6 million elementary, high school and university students shows that girls outperform boys at all ages. This includes science, technology, engineering and math subjects, the Australian researchers said. …” Read the entire article: https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/girls-get-better-grades-boys-even-stem-subjects-study-finds-n912891 The Boys Initiativeboysinitiative.org
Warning Over Missed Opportunity to Improve Children’s Health
By Medscape on 10/15/2018 “… A properly-funded strategy for children and young people is urgently needed to stop child health in England continuing to fall behind other comparable countries, the UK’s most senior paediatrician has told Medscape News UK. …” Read the entire article: https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/903396 The Boys Initiativeboysinitiative.org
Age boys start puberty ‘linked to mothers’
By BBC on 10/12/2018 “… The age at which boys begin puberty is linked to when their mothers started having periods, a study suggests. Mothers who started earlier than their peers had sons who had: • armpit hair two and a half months earlier • acne and voices breaking two months earlier. …” Read the entire article: https://www.bbc.com/news/health-45823220 The Boys Initiativeboysinitiative.org