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
Category: Blog Posts
A Response to the WaPo article: “Men are lost. Here’s a map out of the wilderness”
The Washington Post story by Christine Emba has received so much attention, with interviews on MSNBC, CNN, etc. in the last week, that it deserves some response. The story was weirdly positioned on the WashPost’s home page next to multiple stories on Barbie dolls, Barbie makeovers, and her complicated relationship with Ken (they are dolls, READ MORE
“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
“Building Boys: Raising Great Guys in a World that Misunderstands Males” by Jennifer L.W. Fink – Book Review
Available on Amazon In a world that misunderstands the needs of boys and young men, Jennifer L.W. Fink, a member of our TBI Board of Advisors, brilliantly advocates and champions for them in her new book, Building Boys: Raising Great Guys in a World that Misunderstands Males. Fink uses her two decades as a boy-mom, READ MORE
Boys Shouldn’t Be Punished for Being Boys
There is a growing global trend of boys being punished for the “sins of men” and it needs to stop. Most recently, a school in Belgium forced the boys to stand during an entire math class as a lesson in supposed “inequality.” This so-called learning experience was performed on International Women’s Day as a way READ MORE
Men’s Health Month
June is Men’s Health Month. Many people are often spreading awareness about mental health issues in general, but is anyone actually supporting the men? We all feel the same emotions and choose to deal with them differently. We also often hear the phrase, “Feel your feelings” and its importance. However, our society doesn’t even support READ MORE
Selflessness Through Books
BRAVE Books always send important messages through their stories and help the readers recognize that they are not alone. We all face challenges in life, and it is important to show children the different ways they can solve these issues at a young age with selflessness. This is especially important for young boys who grow READ MORE
Overcoming Fear Through Books
Brilliant Bob Kids Books are great picture books for young boys overcoming fear. These stories would be perfect for parents to read to their children. Each one focuses on a different characteristic that is important for children to embody. They cover topics such as being brave, strong, curious, stoic, and persistent. Brilliant Bob is the READ MORE
Comic Books for Boys
Brian Bradley is the creator, author and illustrator of Kingdom Comics which are Christian comic books. Within these stories, the importance of having faith in God is emphasized and their goal is to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Kingdom Comics are one of a kind, especially compared to mainstream comic books. These are perfect READ MORE
Children Learning About Identity
BRAVE Books stands for Bringing Real American Values That Endure. They are perfect for boys because they are primarily visual learners and would love these illustrations. These picture books keep children entertained and excited about the stories they are reading. They all include some sort of conflict that is resolved by the end and the READ MORE