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Parenting Boys

My Funny Valentine: A Love Letter to My Son

Jenn Horton | Posted 04.15.2013 | Parents
Read More: Younger Siblings, Love Letters, Bonding With Your Child, Moms and Sons, Valentine's Day, Parenting Boys, Mothers-of-Sons, Little Boys, Parents-Moms, Mother-Son Relationship, Parents News
Jenn Horton

Your Cupid's arrow has bulls-eyed me, my sweet Sammy. Before I had you, I didn't understand how the bond would be any different from that of the precious one I share with your sister. But not only is it wonderfully different, it's one of the best adventures to ever grace my life.

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LOOK: 9-Year-Old's Rude (But Hilarious) Book Project

Babble.com | Posted 01.19.2013 | Parents
Read More: Creativity, Kid Activities, Parenting Boys, Parenting, Kids Hobbies, Valerie Weaver-Zercher, Parents News
Babble.com

My 9-year-old comes from a long line of birdwatchers. His grandparents are avid birders, with almost 900 species on their lifelong lists, and his father and I enjoy watching birds in our backyard. So maybe we shouldn't be surprised by his new hobby.

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On Parenting, Patience And PMS

Cheryl Dumesnil | Posted 01.13.2013 | Gay Voices
Read More: Raising Boys, Lesbian Parents, Lesbian Conception, Parenting, Lesbian Moms, Gay Parents, Lesbian, Raising Young Boys, Parenting Boys, Parenting Young Boys, Gay Parenting, Gay Voices News
Cheryl Dumesnil

On regular days phrases like "a little chaos is a good thing" and "at least it's happy noise" have the desired calming effect, but on this PMS-migraine, one-two-punch day I call out the big guns: "It might have been otherwise." You see, for Tracie and me, parenthood was hard-won.

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Why I Finally Told My Son He Could Play With Toy Guns

Kristen Howerton | Posted 08.04.2012 | Parents
Read More: Toys, Raising Boys, Parenting Boys, Parenting, Guns, Kids and Violence, Letting My Kids Play With Guns, Toy Guns, Parents-Raising-Boys, Playing With Guns, Parents-Kids, Rage-Against-the-Minivan, Parents News
Kristen Howerton

I spend a lot of time pondering the disparity between the mom I thought I would be, and the mom I am. I was such a good mom before having kids.

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Why Society Is Failing Young Boys

Dr. Philip Zimbardo | Posted 07.25.2012 | Books
Read More: Parenting Boys, Psychology, Boys, Demise of Guys, Parenting Tips, Downfall of Men, Books News
Dr. Philip Zimbardo

As entertaining as these movies can be, what are the effects these stereotypes of men have on the young guys growing up watching them?

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Why Men Act Crazy

Niobe Way, Ph.D. | Posted 08.27.2011 | Women
Read More: Parenting, Male Gender Roles, Gender Differences, Masculinity, Gender Stereotypes, Parenting Boys, Gender Roles, Women News
Niobe Way, Ph.D.

Our modern notions of maturity and manhood, with its emphasis on separation and stoicism to the exclusion of connection and vulnerability, are at the root of why men treat themselves and others so poorly.

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