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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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  • 14 great things about being a parent of teenage boys

    Humour September 06. 2016

    The end of painful playdate chit chat. Mum-and-son movie dates. Sports spectating that doesn’t make you want to pull your toenails off. There’s plenty to love about being a parent of adolescent boys.

  • What dad really wants for Father’s Day

    Humour August 25. 2016

    If you still want to spoil dad with a cool present, check out our gift guide for some guaranteed father-friendly inspo.

  • How to make an epic fort: an architect’s top tips

    Humour, Parenting by Ben Pell June 24. 2016

    Turn fort building into an art form and add a touch of architectural flair to your boys’ total destruction of the living room.

  • What mums really want for Mother’s Day

    Humour by Understanding Boys editors May 05. 2016

    This is what mums really want on their special day. And, surprise, surprise, servo flowers and discounted supermarket chocolates don’t make the cut.

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