Too Many Schools See Danger in Boys (and their toys)

By Erika Sanzi September, 24, 2020 “…Perhaps we should have known that keeping schools closed would lead to boys being deemed “dangerous” in their own homes. It was inevitable that “zoom school” would present a new challenge for teachers (and parents) as children would have to do their best to focus on learning with all READ MORE

Delays for Autism Diagnosis and Treatment Grew Even Longer During the Pandemic

By Andy Miller and Jenny Gold March 30, 2022 “…Yet children from Georgia to California often wait months — and in many cases more than a year — to get a diagnosis and then receive specialized treatment services. Therapies that can cost $40,000 or more a year are especially out of reach for families who don’t have insurance READ MORE

Study Calls Benefits of Pre-K Into Question. Expert Says Not So Fast.

By Tara Santora – Fatherly, 02/12/2022 “…At first glances, these results are worrying. But Arthur Reynolds, Ph.D., a child development expert who studies early education interventions at the University of Minnesota, isn’t concerned. “Tennessee is an anomaly,” he says. “It’s just not a high-quality program.” The quality of the program is what’s key when it READ MORE

Seattle Times piece on Big Brothers Big Sisters shows impressive concern for boys

By Equality for Boys and Men, 02/13/2022 “…In other words, while there are far more women signed up to be mentors than there are girls signed up to be mentored, the reverse is true for males. BBBS has attracted far more boys who want a big brother than men who want to be a big READ MORE

Boys and men failing in Mississippi, too?

By The Meridian Star, 02/21/2022 “…Yang had numbers to back up his claim – boys are more than twice as likely as girls to be diagnosed with attention deficit disorder (ADHD), five times more likely to spend time in a juvenile facility, and less likely to finish high school…” Read the entire article: https://www.meridianstar.com/opinion/columns/boys-and-men-failing-in-mississippi-too/article_5cdb087a-736e-5162-a771-ca893f3cd38a.html

School works to shape young boys into good citizens

By Meredith Blair – WTVY, 02/09/2022 “…Words of wisdom from an area pastor were heard by Faine Elementary boys this morning. It’s part of the “believe mentorship program” where students are learning to recognize a great future is ahead of them. The goal is simple, to uplift and shape young boys into good citizens…” Read the entire READ MORE

Chris Sprowls lauds proposal supporting dads, at-risk boys and aging-out foster youth

By Florida Politics, 02/03/2022 “… The legislation mainly targets children involved in the Department of Children and Families and the Department of Juvenile Justice; it includes provisions relating to father-oriented services, alleviating the crisis of at-risk boys, and supporting young adults aging out of the foster care system…” Read the entire article: https://floridapolitics.com/archives/493294-chris-sprowls-lauds-proposal-supporting-dads-at-risk-boys-and-aging-out-foster-youth/