By Richard Reeves, 11/28/2022 “…That gap persists at GCSEs and A-levels. Young women are more likely to apply to university than young men. Those young men who apply are more likely to drop out and those who complete their courses are less likely to get a good degree. The disparity becomes even more acute among READ MORE
Category: Parenting Boys
Fireman Books for Young Boys
Are you having trouble getting your son to read or finding books he would love? This series is perfect for you! Uncle Rocky, Fireman is a series of picture books. These books tell stories of Uncle Rocky’s adventures along with his two nephews, Ben and Luke. They are full of colorful and detailed illustrations. Not READ MORE
Video Games Affect Boys’ Behavior
Video games are a form of entertainment that children love. It is a great escape for them and gives them a sense of freedom. They also provide great levels of challenge and different lessons can be learned. This can also help with real-life situations. The hot topic conversation of how children’s behavior is impacted by READ MORE
Boys Need Support from Women
Feminism is changing. According to a 2020 poll, about 68% of women under thirty say they are feminists. They want equal rights as men. They want equality for themselves in all areas, but how could this be a good goal when men and women have different needs? 40% of women believe that feminism is dividing. READ MORE
Boys Can Successfully Read Too
If you didn’t know already, girls read much more than boys and outperform them in most classes, especially language classes. Also, girls process language on both sides of their brains while boys only process language on the left side. They learn differently and should be taught according to their specific needs. The education system is READ MORE
Fathers Impact Children’s Well-Being
In June 2021, there was a big Father’s Day celebration in Washington, DC that warmed many hearts. This is what we need more of. A man’s presence in children’s lives makes all the difference, especially when that man is their father and they deserve just as much love, appreciation as mothers get. Black fathers, especially, READ MORE
Study: Sugary drinks affect Pre-K boys more than girls
By WNYT, 11/03/2021 “…The results were that one sugary drink induced an initial relaxing effect for the boys before making them more restless. However, the girls’ behavior didn’t change. Researchers also found a negative effect on math scores for boys and a positive effect for girls…” Read the entire article: https://wnyt.com/commit-to-kids/study-sugary-drinks-affect-pre-k-boys-more-than-girls/6290573/ The Boys Initiativeboysinitiative.org
Nearly 7% of U.S. Kids Have Had a Head Injury or Concussion
By Steven Reinberg – HealthDay, 12/01/2021 “…The researchers also found that boys are more likely than girls to suffer head trauma. “It will be important to continue to monitor these disparities in the hopes of better understanding the pathways that lead to both having a brain injury or concussion and seeking medical care,” said researcher READ MORE
As The Mom Of Boys, It’s Important That I Take Their Mental Health Seriously
By Alicia Stein – Scary Mommy, 10/11/2021 “…According to the National Institute of Mental Health, men are less likely to experience mental health struggles than women. However, they are also less likely to have sought help for a mental health problem in the past year than women…” Read the entire article: https://www.scarymommy.com/mental-health-mom-boys/ The Boys Initiativeboysinitiative.org
Luke Bryan Is in ‘the Golden Years’ of Parenting His Two Sons
By Hannah Barnes, Popculture – July 28, 2021 “…Luke Bryan is dad to two sons, Bo, 13, and Tate, 10, and the country star is currently enjoying some of his most special years of parenting yet. …” Read the entire article: https://popculture.com/country-music/news/luke-bryan-is-in-the-golden-years-parenting-his-two-sons/ The Boys Initiativeboysinitiative.org