Understanding Boys
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About failure
Understanding Boys by Dr Ray SwannEven hearing about other peoples’ struggles can help boys to learn!
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The power of choice for boys
Understanding Boys by Dr Ray SwannThe keys to motivation are purpose, mastery and autonomy. Giving boys choice is vital to their success.
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Talking with gravity
Understanding Boys by Tom HarkinIt can be difficult to talk emotionally and with vulnerability, but we shouldn’t let this deter us from creating the space for young people to speak. Listen to Tom Harkin talk about how to give our teenagers the courage to have conversations with depth and gravity.
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Tough conversations with your teen
Understanding Boys by Tom HarkinIt can be difficult to hear about what your son feels challenged by. Listen to Tom Harkin talk about how to cultivate the courage to ask the tough questions and let our teens know that we are there to see the challenges through with them.
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Quick tips to help your teen open up
Understanding Boys by Tom HarkinOur teenagers are often worried about the intensity that will follow if they open up – but given the right environment, they really want to talk – and to be heard.
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Why your son needs you to be an “Emotional Role Model”
Understanding Boys by Tom HarkinOur kids will follow our lead when it comes to talking about their emotions. We don’t need to have all the answers but we do need to be gutsy!
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Positive Masculinity – the change has begun
Understanding Boys by Tom HarkinOur boys need change. In this video, Youth Expert and Positive Masculinity Thought Leader Tom Harkin talks about how we can encourage our boys to feel comfortable to share and show their emotions.
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The best way to listen to your son
Understanding BoysTeenage boys aren’t always forthcoming when it comes to personal sharing. So this week, we’re offering a video about listening to your son. Thought leader and expert facilitator Tom Harkin has had a lot of practice creating the right environment to encourage teenage boys to speak up. Try following his tips and you might just […]
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Who is Tom Harkin?
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How the #StillABoy campaign is challenging gender stereotypes
Understanding BoysMy 4-year-old son’s favourite colour is pink. He has more girl-friends than boy-friends. He sometimes asks me to put his hair in a ponytail. He likes pretending he has a baby in his tummy.