Moms in the Rat Race
I spoke at a White House conference some years ago at which the other speaker was Dr. Armand Nicholi,...
Rethinking Priorities and Mom’s Role
Fortunately, there is growing evidence that mothers are questioning the assumptions of the eighties...
Most Moms Care More About Families Than Careers
America’s materialistic value system runs very deep within the culture. If the scale-back ever...
Why Bullies Bully
Why do boys harass and intimidate each other this way? Angela Phillips explained it like this: “The...
Advice For Parents of Wounded Spirits
Let me offer some advice now to mothers and fathers of wounded spirits about what you can do to prevent...
Is Your Teen at Risk for Suicide?
Question: Can you give me some more specific advice about how to tell if my son is at risk for suicide?
Answer:...
Q&A – Is Marijuana Harmless for Your Son?
My son has recently begun running around with some tough kids who have introduced him to marijuana....
Understanding “Fatherneed”
Behavioral scientists have only recently begun to understand how critical fathers are to the healthy...
Two Critical Periods for Boys
A father holds awesome power in the lives of his children, for good or ill. Families have understood...
Single Moms and Sons
As I have been writing the words of this chapter, my thoughts have turned repeatedly to the single...
Q&A – Do Kids Bounce Back Quickly from Divorce?
Question: I know that divorce is tough on kids when it happens. But what are the long-term implications...
Q&A – Is the Case for Fatherhood Universally Accepted?
Question: Anyone who knows anything about boys can see that they need warm and loving relationships...