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Understanding Boys is a hub of information curated from around the world to assist parents raise and educate their sons.

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Understanding Boys, a resource for parents of boys. By Brighton Grammar School
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  • What mothers really want for Mothers’ Day

    Education by Kristen Molloy May 06. 2022

    What mums want is pretty simple. Here are some ideas, direct from the mouths of mums.

  • How to get teens to read

    Education by Kristen Molloy April 28. 2022

    Boys often read less as they get older, so here are some ideas to keep them reading.

  • Help your child build maths skills

    Education by Brent Brickhill November 23. 2021

    Support your growing son’s learning by giving him opportunities to talk about and use mathematics.

  • How to help your son with his handwriting

    Education by Kate Casey November 12. 2020

    Parents have experienced the challenge of supervising their boys’ remote learning from home, as well as the triumphs and difficulties that come with it.

  • Is handwriting relevant in today’s digital age?

    Education by Raelene Plozza September 01. 2020

    Now, more than ever, the teaching of handwriting needs to be integrated into the curriculum, as compared to the more scheduled daily writing drills of the past.

  • Music: A Pathway to Success

    Education by Jared Furtado June 21. 2019

    At times communicating with boys can be a challenge, but music is the universal language that everyone understands.

  • Why boys will take more risks in the outdoors than in the classroom

    Education by Andrew Braddy June 18. 2019

    Creating a positive learning environment and building strong connections with boys is paramount in their willingness to take risks – both inside and outside the classroom. Mistakes are just a part of their journey and should be celebrated, regardless of the outcome.

  • Play: why your son’s learning is all fun and games

    Education by Amelia Barrow June 07. 2019

    Play is often talked about as if it were a relief from serious learning. However, ELC director Amelia Barrow believes that play has a huge impact on a boy’s cognitive, social and emotional development.

  • Knowing ‘how to learn’

    Education by Dr Ray Swann November 16. 2018

    Today’s children will need more than knowledge to thrive in the workforce.

  • Gonski 2.0 and what it means for boys

    Education by Dr Ray Swann October 12. 2018

    A focus on learning through experience and the opportunity to develop resilience and purpose will help future-proof boys.

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