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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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  • Keeping kids calm

    Parenting by Olivia Tims July 29. 2020

    Being mentally healthy and living well is important for all of us – adults, and our children.

  • Lockdown #2

    Parenting by Emily Beaton July 13. 2020

    There is no doubt our hearts were saddened at the idea that once again, we were going into stage 3 lockdown restrictions across Melbourne.

  • Digital detox

    Parenting by Dr Ray Swann June 21. 2020

    Heading into the school holidays, now is the time to revisit the conversation with your son about healthy technology use.

  • Back to school checklist

    Parenting by Naomi Tham May 29. 2020

    Help your son navigate the many changes in his life right now and deal with the uncertainty that we are all experiencing with this checklist.

  • Keep, Stop, Start: A back to school routine

    Parenting by Dr Ray Swann May 22. 2020

    There has been so much change in your son’s life and it’s important to acknowledge what has worked well

  • Bringing up boys in a time of lockdown

    Parenting by Steve Biddulph AM May 01. 2020

    This strange new life we are living is a challenge for all parents, but it’s those with boys who are telling me they are finding it particularly tough. I am in contact with 140,000 parents of boys in 32 countries through the Facebook community I set up several years ago to link up readers of […]

  • 6 steps to deal with disappointment

    Parenting by Dr Michael Carr-Gregg April 28. 2020

    Adults and children alike are coming to terms with disappointment during these challenging times.

  • How routine can be your lifesaver

    Parenting by Meg Adem April 19. 2020

    A routine helps decrease anxiety and increase comfort. This is essential for any child, regardless of age.

  • Sleep tips for your teenage son

    Parenting by Meg Adem April 09. 2020

    Many have reported they are struggling with their sleep habits, often finding themselves alert at midnight, doing their best work at 1am and not getting to sleep until 3am. Importantly, my students who would normally love to be up all night recognise that this is not good. They are worrying about their lack of sleep […]

  • 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.

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