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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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  • Walking alongside your son

    Parenting by Dr Ray Swann July 07. 2023

    How do we, as parents or guardians, make sense of progress, what is important, and answer other questions like, how much has my son achieved and is he making the most of his time at school?

  • Parenting boys into healthy adult men

    Parenting, Positive Masculinity by Prof Matt Englar Carlson June 16. 2023

    Adolescence is a time when healthy behaviours are created that last into adulthood.

  • Fuelling young bodies

    Parenting June 13. 2023

    Getting kids to eat well can be a challenge.

  • Helping Kids Understand Consequences

    Parenting by Dr Ray Swann June 07. 2023

    I’ve long been curious to understand how we develop kindness in young men and boys.

  • Parenting in the digital age: understanding the impact of technology

    Parenting by Kristen Molloy May 30. 2023

    Conversations around technology with teenagers can get heated. Be open. Listen. Be informed. Be empathetic.

  • What’s going on in your teenager’s brain?

    Parenting by Bec Cavalôt May 23. 2023

    We all want our teenage and pre-teen boys to open up more. And it isn’t just about missing the chats and cuddles of the earlier years.

  • 4 tips to help your teenager get more organised

    Parenting by Bec Cavalôt April 28. 2023

    We all want our teenage and pre-teen boys to open up more. And it isn’t just about missing the chats and cuddles of the earlier years.

  • How can I get my shutdown teen to open up?

    Parenting by Bec Cavalôt March 10. 2023

    We all want our teenage and pre-teen boys to open up more. And it isn’t just about missing the chats and cuddles of the earlier years.

  • Coping with change

    Parenting by Dr Ray Swann February 15. 2023

    I’ve long been curious to understand how we develop kindness in young men and boys.

  • Encouraging reading

    Parenting by Joanne Davies September 08. 2022

    There are a number of simple but effective ways you can help your Prep-Year 2 son at home with his reading and writing.

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