Boys In Crisis
Some of my readers may be wondering at this point, Why only boys? Why not also consider the needs...
Wounded Spirits – Body Image
There are other factors that wound the spirit, of course. One of them is the extreme emphasis on body...
Preserving the Spirit of Your Son
There has to be a better way to preserve the spirit of your son. It may require extraordinary and...
Why Bullies Bully
Why do boys harass and intimidate each other this way? Angela Phillips explained it like this: “The...
Bullying Lessons Taught By Violence in the Media
Another key factor is the prevalence of violence in the media, which has taught kids the wrong way...
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...
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...
Fathers and Sons
When I was seventeen years old, the state of Texas granted me a license to drive. It was a bad decision....