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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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  • Navigating the party season with your son

    Parenting by Kristen Molloy November 08. 2023

    Help your son party safely

  • Why you shouldn’t stop reading to your son

    Parenting by Bec Cavalôt November 08. 2023

    Fewer children are reading for fun than ever before, and kids are reading less the older they get. Could continuing to read to your son, even when he can read to himself, be the key to keeping his love of books alive?

  • Overcoming setbacks in sport

    Parenting, Sport by Jack Joslin November 07. 2023

    Help your son deal with disappointment in sport

  • When our boys watch sport – what do they really see?

    Parenting by Annabel McLean October 30. 2023

    Ads often make gambling seem like a game.

  • How much independence should you give your son?

    Parenting by Cheryl Critchley October 23. 2023

    The ‘what ifs’ can be scary, but the fact is that boys need age-appropriate independence in order to develop important life skills and become resilient, confident and responsible adults.

  • How to help your boy stay motivated

    Parenting by Ollie Lovell October 18. 2023

    Three ideas to help with motivation

  • Managing Change

    Parenting by Dr Ray Swann October 09. 2023

    Although changes can be challenging, they are also wonderful opportunities to set a new vision for the future.

  • What to do if your son doesn’t like sport

    Parenting, Sport by Cheryl Critchley September 25. 2023

    My son hates sport. Ben is 13 and has never joined a formal sports team. Some of you might be thinking, so what? But I wasn’t. I was thinking have I failed as a parent?

  • Building Resilience

    Parenting by Dr Ray Swann September 07. 2023

    Being a thinking partner rather than a problem solver is a good start.

  • 5 hug-free ways to show love to your teen

    Parenting by Bec Cavalôt August 01. 2023

    When my sons were young, a hug could soothe them almost instantly. Putting my arms around them was a powerful way to calm, comfort and connect with them.

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