— In his upcoming book How To Raise a Boy, author Dr. Michael Reichert discusses the ways boys are socialized—at home, in schools, and in their communities. In it, he asks (and later answers) these questions: What can be done to ameliorate the losses of boyhood? How can we protect the boys in our care…
Raising Boys
Think You Understand Kids? Have one!
The breadth and depth of things 'little humans' have to learn will astound you.
The breadth and depth of things ‘little humans’ have to learn will astound you.
LGBTQ+ Folk, Tolerance, and God’s ‘Great Plan’
Could homosexuality and non-binary gender people save the Earth? Maybe.
Could homosexuality and non-binary gender people save the Earth? Maybe.
Let Boys Feel Their Pain
How does masculinity train our boys?
How does masculinity train our boys?
10 Hilarious Quotes My Son Used to Break Down Gender Barriers
Proof that we are all so much more than our gender identity.
Proof that we are all so much more than our gender identity.
Being a Boy Shouldn’t Be the Lowest Common Denominator
Once and for all, let’s stop saying “boy will be boys.”
How To Raise a Boy
How do we connect with our sons?
How do we connect with our sons?
Stop Calling Us Bossy!
We just might learn a thing or two.
We just might learn a thing or two.
Helping Your Son Feel Safe With Feelings
How to be there for your little boy when he needs you most.
How to be there for your little boy when he needs you most.
Objectification of Pets is Part of the Patriarchy
How we treat our animals says a lot about how we treat each other.
How we treat our animals says a lot about how we treat each other.
Get Your Kids to Eat Their Veggies!
How an early encounter with wild foods gave our son a lifelong love of vegetables.
How an early encounter with wild foods gave our son a lifelong love of vegetables.
Daddies Hurt, Too
What I learned about my husband that helped me be a better mom.
What I learned about my husband that helped me be a better mom.
How Male Stereotypes Are Hurting My Son
How I began to understand generations of male hurt.
How I began to understand generations of male hurt.
A Black Man’s Inquisition into America
Why am I not labeled “Made in America"?
Why am I not labeled “Made in America”?
How I Explained Racism to My Biracial Son
'Like so many teachable moments, this conversation snuck up and took me by surprise.'
‘Like so many teachable moments, this conversation snuck up and took me by surprise.’
Parent on Parent Judging
Why do we do this to one another?
Why do we do this to one another?