By Michael Gurian – Gurian Institute 11/04/2019 “… As far as I know, however, The Stone Boys is the first thriller that takes on the complexity of male sexual abuse, male trauma, and boys’ developmental crises in the way it does. …” Read the entire article: https://gurianinstitute.com/why-i-wrote-my-new-novel-the-stone-boys/
Category: Physical Health of Boys
Self-harm: boys are less likely to be admitted to hospital
By Ann John & Amanda Marchant – The Conversation 10/31/2019 “… One of our most interesting findings was that after going to an emergency department to report self-harm, girls and young women are more likely to be admitted to hospital than boys and young men of the same age. …” Read the entire article: http://theconversation.com/self-harm-boys-are-less-likely-to-be-admitted-to-hospital-125332
Suicide attempts by black teens are increasing, study says
By Jen Christensen – CNN 10/14/2019 “… This study is in line with earlier research that has shown African-American boys, especially younger boys between the ages of 5 and 11, have experienced an increase in the rate of suicide deaths. …” Read the entire article: https://www.cnn.com/2019/10/14/health/black-teen-suicide-attempts-study/index.html
Fatherhood Socialization of Masculinity Through Parental Involvement in Youth Sport
By Joseph M. Serrato – Inquires Journal “… Men often promote masculinity in fatherhood. This paper investigates how fathers use sport to teach masculinity to their sons and how this affects the father-son relationship. …” Read the entire article: http://www.inquiriesjournal.com/articles/1766/fatherhood-socialization-of-masculinity-through-parental-involvement-in-youth-sport
Study: Stressful pregnancy lowers chance of having a boy
By WTHR 10/16/2019 “… The study found that women who had higher blood pressure and other signs of physical stress had four boys for every nine girls. In the same study, women who had psychological stress had two boys for every 3 girls. …” Read the entire article: https://www.wthr.com/article/study-stressful-pregnancy-lowers-chance-having-boy
Boys With Social Difficulties At Much Higher Risk Of Early Substance Abuse
By Ben Renner – Study Finds 10/09/2019 “… While most parents assume their son will grow out of such behavior as they mature, a new set of research suggests that social and behavioral difficulties in adolescent boys may act as a precursor to aggressive actions and drug abuse a few years later. …” Read the READ MORE
Men, Diets, And Eating Disorders: How To Spot And Treat It
By Devin Jackson Randall – Men’s Variety 09/25/2019 “… According to the Journal of American College Health, in college screening of males, 1 out of every 3 positive screenings for eating disorders were male. It seems youth are more susceptible to this problem as they are the most connected to media sources exploiting male bodies. READ MORE
‘Vaping in the boys’ room’; schools grapple with surge in teen’s use of e-cigarettes
By Deborah Sullivan Brennan – The San Diego Union-Tribune 10/05/2019 “… While 8 percent of San Diego eleventh-graders have ever tried cigarettes, more than three times as many — 26 percent — have dabbled in vaping, the survey reported. …” Read the entire article: https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/education/story/2019-10-06/vaping-in-the-boys-room-schools-grapple
Girls vs. Boys: Brain Differences Might Explain Tech Behaviors
By Julie Jargen – The Wall Street Journal 09/24/2019 “… Many parents of both boys and girls have witnessed striking differences in the way their kids use technology, with their sons generally gravitating to videogames and their daughters often spending more of their screen time scrolling through social media. …” Read the entire article: https://www.wsj.com/articles/girls-vs-boys-brain-differences-might-explain-tech-behaviors-11569317402
Common ADHD Medication May Affect White Matter in Boys’ Brains
By Healthline “… A drug often used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) affects the development of white matter in the brains of boys, according to new research. …” Read the entire article: https://www.healthline.com/health-news/adhd-medication-may-affect-white-matter-in-childrens-brains