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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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  • Ideas for school holiday fun – at home

    Parenting by Olivia Tims March 30. 2020

    Planning activities for children at home is a fun way to break up their day.

  • Take a breath

    Parenting by Meg Adem March 06. 2020

    We tend to take our breathing for granted.

  • Settling in to a new school

    Parenting by Michele Byrne February 19. 2020

    There’s nothing more exciting (or daunting) than starting at a new school.

  • Help your son make and maintain good friendships

    Parenting by Travis Hopgood February 11. 2020

    With the first day of the new school year upon us, it is time to start thinking about how you can help your son transition into the school routine.

  • A new school year: how to help him start it right

    Parenting January 29. 2020

    With the first day of the new school year upon us, it is time to start thinking about how you can help your son transition into the school routine.

  • First steps for keeping under-fives safe online

    Parenting January 17. 2020

    Creating good online safety habits for your pre-schooler.

  • What does it take to be a good man these days?

    Parenting January 16. 2020

    What does it take to be a good man in 2020? See the link in bio to read the top responses from our Understanding Boys community.

  • Setting boundaries: where do you draw the line?

    Parenting by Dr Ray Swann November 25. 2019

    The tough stuff: How to provide positive corrections to your son

  • The short and long game to connect to your son

    Parenting by Dr Ray Swann November 09. 2019

    When my son was 13, he started to push back.

  • How to mother a teenage boy

    Parenting by Megan de Beyer October 30. 2019

    During a boy’s golden years (7−10 years), a mum is often his biggest fan and the greatest presence in his life.

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