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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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  • About failure

    Understanding Boys by Dr Ray Swann October 02. 2018

    Even hearing about other peoples’ struggles can help boys to learn!

  • The power of choice for boys

    Understanding Boys by Dr Ray Swann September 22. 2018

    The keys to motivation are purpose, mastery and autonomy. Giving boys choice is vital to their success.

  • Talking with gravity

    Understanding Boys by Tom Harkin June 15. 2018

    It 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.

  • Quick tips to help your teen open up

    Understanding Boys by Tom Harkin May 23. 2018

    Our 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.

  • Why your son needs you to be an “Emotional Role Model”

    Understanding Boys by Tom Harkin May 11. 2018

    Our 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!

  • Positive Masculinity – the change has begun

    Understanding Boys by Tom Harkin April 18. 2018

    Our 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.

  • How the #StillABoy campaign is challenging gender stereotypes

    Understanding Boys October 04. 2016

    My 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.

  • Why rites of passage are vital to boys

    Understanding Boys by Dr Arne Rubinstein July 12. 2016

    A quarter of young Australian males have experienced a mental health disorder in the past 12 months. Dr Arne Rubinstein, expert on adolescent development, explains why he believes rites of passage could be the solution our sons need.

  • How gender stereotypes can restrict boys’ learning

    Understanding Boys by Meg Adem June 28. 2016

    Growing research indicates that our gender-based stereotyping can actually restrict our boys’ learning and potential. Should we stop typecasting our kids?

  • 10 awesome YouTube channels for boys

    Understanding Boys by Caroline Kerr April 16. 2016

    Sick of censoring your son’s internet surfing? Rethink entertainment for boys with mild Minecraft tips, scientific exploration, male bonding, and random fun on YouTube.

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