ON BOYS Podcast

Recent Episodes

117: Summer Jobs

Posted June 28, 2018 • 00:28:43

Photo by Austin Kirk via Flickr Does your son have a summer job? Most boys don't. In 1978, 60% of teens had summer jobs; today, that number hovers between...

116: Why Risk Is Important for Boys

Posted June 21, 2018 • 00:32:28

How comfortable are you with risk? Do you respond with fear or encouragement when your son wants to try something new? How about when you find him climbing...

115: The Boy Crisis with Warren Farrell

Posted June 14, 2018 • 00:33:46

Your son is not the only one struggling. According to Dr. Warren Farrell -- and a slew of research -- boys in 63 of the largest developed nations are...

114: Sleepovers, Camp, and Separation Anxiety

Posted June 7, 2018 • 00:28:41

Photo by Matthew Ingram via Flickr 'Tis the season for sleepaway camp and summer sleepovers! For some parents and kids, though, the prospect of a night...

113: Lying, Risk, & How to Advocate for Boys (Listener Q&A, Part 2)

Posted May 30, 2018 • 00:24:18

Welcome to Part 2 of our first Listener Q & A! This week, Jen & Janet tackle 3 more questions: * "What strategies do you use to deal with...