Raising Boys

Frogs and snails and puppy dog tails? We don't think so! Boys are wonderful in all their own ways. Learn more about what comes with the territory of raising young men.
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ADHD: The Differences between Boys and Girls
Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder is widely under-diagnosed in girls. Find out how the signs may differ by gender. ... Read More
Boy on Toilet Potty Training
Potty Training Tips for Boys
Gearing up to potty train your son? These top potty training tips for boys will get you on the right track. Bye bye diapers! ... Read More
From the Hips
Should You Circumcise Your Baby Son?
To snip or not to snip. That is the question all parents of baby boys must face; and there is just no way to sit on the fence about this one. There are ... Read More
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Talking with Toddlers About Sexual Curiosity
Young kids' touchy-feely activities simply don't have the same meaning as they do for adults. But now is the time to start teaching where this ... Read More
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Why Your Baby Boy Loves Trucks
New research suggests that nature has its hand in your child's favorite toy
A Doctor's Look at Circumcision
To circumcise or not? To some parents its all about tradition, while others are more concerned with medical consequences. ... Read More
Are Schools Failing Our Sons? Why Boys Are Struggling
Think the gender gap in education won't affect your son? Learn how teaching styles, changes in curriculum, and biology can contribute to the ... Read More
Boys and Their Violent Toys
As kids watch more violent TV shows and play with toys that blur the line between violence and play, how should parents react? ... Read More
Breastfeeding Boosts Academic Achievement, Especially for Boys
Yet another benefit of breastfeeding your baby—he may be smarter and do better in math, reading, and spelling.
Dad’s Eye View: Nurturing Healthy Father-Son Relationships
Father-son relationships have come a long way in recent years. Dads, how can you ensure that you and your son have a successful, happy, and ... Read More
Girls with Footballs and Boys with Dolls: Understanding Gender-Bending Play
Some parents feel uncomfortable when their children play like members of the opposite sex. How should you handle it when your kids don't want ... Read More
Helping Your Young Child Deal with Bullying
With incidents of bullying escalating to epidemic proportions nationwide, parents need to learn which steps to take to quickly halt ... Read More
How to Handle… Clothing Battles
We asked three experts for their advice on how to get kids dressed in the morning—tantrum free—and still get out the door on time. ... Read More
Learning the Ways of Boys
One lesson you learn over and over again as a parent: You've got more to learn! If you have a son, are you fully prepared in how to raise a boy? ... Read More
Little Boys and Buddies: Why Male Friendships Matter
Wonder what makes our sons' friendships so meaningful and unique? Find out why snip and snails and puppy dog tails set boys apart. ... Read More
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