Listener Q & A: Navigating the Complexities of Raising Boys

How do you respond to a 6-year-old boy who thinks he has to “play rough” to prove his masculinity? How can you make space a small boy’s emotions when you also have other kids to keep on track? And what do you do, exactly, when your formerly potty-trained son starts having accidents at school? These are some of the questions Jen & Janet tackle in this Listener Q & A. Takeaways: Boys often face developmental expectations that don’t align with their actual growth. Rough play can be a way for boys to express themselves, but it needs guidance. School stress and anxiety can manifest in physical symptoms Potty training regressions are common and should be approached with patience. Creative approaches can help redirect a child’s focus during emotional outbursts. Parents should not feel guilty about using screen time as a tool. Seeking support from parenting coaches can provide valuable insights. Links we mentioned (or should have) in this episode: The Art of Roughhousing (w Dr. Lawrence Cohen) — ON BOYS episode Teacher Tom Talks About Boys, Emotion, & Play — ON BOYS episode Do Schools Create “Problem Boys?” — ON BOYS episode Myths & Misconceptions About Boys — ON BOYS episode Building Boys: Raising Great Guys in a World That Misunderstands Males Get Jen’s 2nd book here Breakthrough Session for Family Coaching Schedule your n o-cost call with Janet at Advertising Inquiries: Privacy & Opt-Out:

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Listener Q & A: Navigating the Complexities of Raising Boys is an episode from ON BOYS Podcast by Janet Allison, Jennifer LW Fink.

This episode is 49:03 long.

This episode was published on Feb 27, 2025.

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