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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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  • 5 tips to help your son get ready for school

    Parenting October 06. 2017

    Minimise back-to-school stress with these tips to help you and your son master the morning routine.

  • 10 ‘joys’ all mums of boys face

    Parenting September 29. 2017

    By reframing the ‘challenges’, it’s amazing how easily they can become the ‘joys’ of raising boys.

  • Why we need to talk to primary-aged boys about pornography

    Parenting by Justine Kiely-Scott September 26. 2017

    Talking about porn with your primary-aged son is never going to be easy. But here’s why now is the right time to start.

  • How to react when your son swears

    Parenting September 22. 2017

    Very few kids will get through childhood without uttering a curse word. Defend yourself against future f-bombs with these top tips.

  • Teaching your son to apologise by doing it well yourself

    Parenting September 15. 2017

    Here’s why being able to offer and receive forgiveness is a crucial life skill – one you and your son will benefit from building together.

  • Teaching your son to be a good sport (from the sidelines)

    Parenting by Peter Whitehead September 05. 2017

    5 reminders to help you be a spectacular spectator, and teach your son to be a good sport from the sidelines.

  • Fathers day dad and son

    What my son has taught me about being a better man

    Parenting August 31. 2017

    We’re often told that a boy learns how to be a man from his father. But, as every dad knows, the learning goes both ways.

  • Maggie Dent teenage boys safety

    Maggie Dent talks teen safety (without suffocation)

    Parenting by Harb Gill August 29. 2017

    According to common-sense queen Maggie Dent, keeping your son safe while allowing him greater independence really is possible.

  • Healthy relationship with son quick tips

    6 ways to build a healthy relationship with your son

    Parenting by Andrew Braddy August 22. 2017

    Short but sweet reminders for every time-poor parent of boys.

  • how to handle son nightmare

    How to handle your son’s nightmares

    Parenting August 18. 2017

    11 top tips to help you and your boy battle things that go bump in the night.

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