Most parents say they want their son to be an independent thinker. But what happens when that leads to thinking very differently than you think?
Raising Boys
You don’t have to be a ‘Mother’ to be a Mother
While I gave birth to one son, I am a mother to many. Age, gender, race and genetics are completely irrelevant to this mother.
While I gave birth to one son, I am a mother to many. Age, gender, race and genetics are completely irrelevant to this mother.
When My Son Asked About Pornography and the Tooth Fairy
Do your eyes light up when your child enters the room?
Do your eyes light up when your child enters the room?
My Son is a Gift From God
Having a son helped this mother reach beyond her comfort zone to explore a world she didn't know existed.
Having a son helped this mother reach beyond her comfort zone to explore a world she didn’t know existed.
When a Man Gets News About his Father That Changes Everything he Thought was Real
Our identity as a man is very often deeply connected with our relationship with our dad.
Our identity as a man is very often deeply connected with our relationship with our dad.
When Your Son Starts to Make His own Choices
Deciding whether to support your teen son's divergent decisions puts your parenting to the test.
— My girlfriend messaged me last night that her 16-year-old son, Sam, had just come home from his final basketball game. Laura says Sam is relieved but she and her husband Barry are sad. Sam was over 6’ tall when he was 13 years old and everyone pushed him into basketball. Since Sam is a…
How to Raise Happier Boys
Can we raise happier boys? Dr. Peter West explores.
Is raising a son harder than raising a daughter? Can we raise happier boys? Dr. Peter West explores.
When Your Only Son Leaves Home
A road trip from the Midwest to L.A. serves as emotional journey for one Mom
A road trip from the Midwest to L.A. serves as emotional journey for one Mom
4 Lessons I Taught My Son from a Relationship Disappointment
Often, we internalize the behavior of others, automatically assume their behavior is related to us in some way, and use it as fodder to feel bad about ourselves.
Often, we internalize the behavior of others, automatically assume their behavior is related to us in some way, and use it as fodder to feel bad about ourselves.
Teaching Your Son to Focus on Developing Long-Range Life Habits
Temporary goals can be counterproductive and result in frustrations. Do this instead.
Temporary goals can be counterproductive and result in frustrations. Do this instead.
My Post-Christmas Thoughts on: Toys for Boys and Division of Labor
Barbie's Dream House and the Avengers, coming soon to my son's playroom, and an article near you.
Barbie’s Dream House and the Avengers, coming soon to my son’s playroom, and an article near you.
A Christmas Letter From a Non-Custodial Mom To Her Son
I loved you so much, but I didn’t recognize at the time what a privilege it was to get to stay home with you all day.
I loved you so much, but I didn’t recognize at the time what a privilege it was to get to stay home with you all day.
Festive Moms Have Found Their Voices in the Raising Boys Section
And you can too. Read their thoughts and ideas here. Join the conversation on our Facebook Page. Submit your own articles. Together, we are raising the bar as to what it takes to raise a boy.
Resist Or Survive? Parenting Under An Authoritarian Regime
Living and raising children under an authoritarian regime will force us to confront who we want our children to be.
Living and raising children under an authoritarian regime will force us to confront who we want our children to be.
School Principals Have Found Their Voices in the Raising Boys Section
And you can too. Read their thoughts and ideas here. Join the conversation on our Facebook Page. Submit your own articles. Together, we are raising the bar as to what it takes to raise a boy.
How to Help Your Kids Develop an Interest in Poetry
Poetry can enrich a child’s life significantly. Here is how to get them interested.