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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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  • 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.

  • 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

  • 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.

  • How to talk to your teenage son, by a teenager

    Parenting by Harry September 20. 2019

    13 year old student Harry offers tips to parents on how to talk to their teenage sons.

  • Removing Instagram ‘likes’

    Parenting by Martine Oglethorpe August 05. 2019

    Getting lots of likes on a photo can give us a quick hit of dopamine and a pat on the back from both peers and people unknown. It can be an affirmation that we are doing something right and a public endorsement of our popularity. But it can also have the opposite effect?

  • 4 quick flips to get your son talking

    Parenting by Bec Cavalôt July 23. 2019

    Have you ever asked your son a question and got a grunt – or worse still, nothing – in response?

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