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Current events find us talking more and more about the experiences of women and young girls, but what about the experiences of our sons and young men? How can we ensure that our sons are well-prepared and well-launched to manhood? How to Raise a Boy: The Power of Connection to Raise Good Men, by Dr. Michael Reichert, focuses on this question as a foundation to what we are missing when it comes to raising our sons.
With so many more obstacles in today's society, how can we raise young boys to become healthy men? Dr. Michael C. Reichert, executive director of Center for the Study of Boys' and Girls' Lives at the University of Pennsylvania and author of “How to Raise a Boy: The Power of Connection to Build Good Men”, offers some answers from his research.
Marney Gellner and Mark Rosen recap their respective weekends in Las Vegas including the concert they attended, John Bonnes' "bit" is questioned
John Bonnes is in studio, barnacles are in Sauce's mouth
The guys talk about everything from World Cup soccer, The Spin Doctors, what the lead singer of the aforementioned band is up to, the street squad, spotters and more, Mark Parrish joins
The guys talk about everything from World Cup soccer, The Spin Doctors, what the lead singer of the aforementioned band is up to, the street squad, spotters and more, Mark Parrish joins
Mom Enough: Parenting tips, research-based advice + a few personal confessions!
Mom Enough co-hosts Marti & Erin found this discussion on raising boys with Dr. Michael Reichert to be one of the most thoughtful and important episodes they have done. Drawing on his personal story of the death of his brother, his extensive research on boys around the world and his years of clinical experience with boys longing to be heard, this psychologist and highly respected author makes the case that, in his words, “Too many boys lose their intimate connections and emotional voices early in their lives.” But it doesn't have to be that way! Dr. Reichert offers practical guidance whether you are the parent of a lively preschooler, a 5th-grader trying to succeed in school or a teenager trying to navigate the turbulent waters of romance and sexuality or grappling with disturbing pornographic images on the internet. Tune in to learn key insights from Dr. Reichert's book, How to Raise a Boy: The Power of Connection to Build Good Men. BOYS AND GIRLS ARE NOT AS DIFFERENT AS WE SOMETIMES THINK. If you listen carefully, you are likely to discover that boys and girls are not as different as we sometimes think. We all long for trust, respect, connection. We all long for our needs and feelings to be heard and acknowledged. And when we provide those things to both our sons and daughters, the world will be better for the men and women they become. REFLECT ON HOW YOU WILL BEGIN RAISING BOYS DIFFERENTLY. This week's Mom Enough guest, Dr. Michael Reichert, says in this discussion, “The problem is not boys, but the boyhood we have built.” What examples can you think of that illustrate this point? What concrete steps could you take to begin to build a better boyhood for the boys in your life, whatever their ages? What one thing will you change in how you are raising your son(s), so they will grow up to be compassionate and caring adults? WANT TO LEARN MORE? ❉ Check out Dr. Reichert's book, How to Raise a Boy: The Power of Connection to Build Good Men, to learn more about raising boys. ❉ HELPING OUR CHILDREN BUILD SELF-COMPASSION: KEYS TO KINDNESS, GRATITUDE AND COMPASSION FOR OTHERS. We've all heard the question, “What kind of world are we leaving for our children?” But Dr. Shilagh Mirgain, a health and sport psychologist at the University of Wisconsin, turns that question on its head and asks, “What kind of children are we leaving for our world?” Whatever the ages of your children, don't miss this inspiring and practical discussion of how to help your children develop compassion for themselves and others, recognizing the common humanity, vulnerability and imperfection we all share. Learn concrete steps you can take today to help your children be more grateful, kind and mindful in their daily lives. ❉ PROMOTING HEALTHY MANHOOD: WISDOM FROM THE AUTHORS OF THE BOOK OF DARES. Ted Bunch and Anna Marie Johnson Teague are devoting their lives to building a new kind of strong, healthy manhood where boys and men respect themselves and others, treat women as equals and stand up against violence and injustice. Tune in to hear how they are doing this through A Call to Men and an innovative new book for boys, The Book of Dares: 100 Ways for Boys to Be Kind, Bold and Brave. ❉ CUT TO THE QUICK: THE CONSEQUENCES OF RELATIONAL AGGRESSION AMONG OUR SONS & DAUGHTERS. We've all heard “mean girl” stories and many of us probably have lived them. But the social rejection and humiliation kids inflict on each other is not unique to girls; in fact, this episode's Mom Enough guest cites evidence that relational aggression is equally common among boys and girls.
How can parents raise their sons to be kind and respectful men? Psychologist Dr. Michael Reichert joins us to talk about his book, “How to Raise a Boy: The Power of Connection to Raise Good Men”. He's the Founding Director of The Center for the Study of Boys' and Girls' Lives at the University of Pennsylvania and is a leading researcher on the journey from boyhood to manhood. His website is https://www.michaelcreichert.com/ Note: This episode has been previously aired. Thanks to our sponsor of the episode!: Everlywell is digital healthcare designed for you — all at an affordable and transparent price. With over thirty at-home lab tests, you'll be able to choose the test that makes the most sense for you to get the answers you need, like the Metabolism Test or Food Sensitivity Test. Everlywell ships products straight to you with everything needed in one package. To take your at-home lab test, simply collect your sample and use the included prepaid shipping label to mail your test back to a certified lab. Your physician-reviewed results get sent to your phone or device in just days! If you've been experiencing symptoms and don't know where to start, Everlywell is committed to listening and supporting your journey towards better health and wellness. For listeners of Nobody Told Me!, Everlywell is offering a special discount of twenty percent off an at-home lab test at everlywell.com/nobody. That's everlywell.com/nobody for twenty percent off your next at-home lab test. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Psychologist Dr. Michael Reichert talks about his book, "How to Raise a Boy: The Power of Connection to Raise Good Men". He's the Founding Director of The Center for the Study of Boys' and Girls' Lives at the University of Pennsylvania and has been described as a leading researcher on the journey from boyhood to manhood. In this interview, we talk about how good relationships between parents and their sons can lead to a boy turning into a kind, respectful man rather than an abusive and violent one. Note: This episode was previously aired. Thanks to our sponsors of this episode! CASTUS is a team of business development experts that enables B2B e-commerce to streamline the relationship between wholesalers and resellers. They create custom digital storefronts that cater to both your products and buyers to drive online orders and strengthen brand loyalty. Their in-depth expertise working in back-end logistics to front-end consumer experiences, and everything in between makes them the perfect full-cycle partner for your business growth. Visit their website, castusglobal.com/nobodytoldme to set up a no-obligation, one-on-one consultation with one of their experts and learn more. FEALS is a premium CBD delivered directly to your doorstep. CBD is one of the active compounds found in the hemp plant and it works without any mind altering effects or "high" for the person using it. CBD naturally helps reduce stress, anxiety, pain, and sleeplessness. Finding your right dose of CBD is important and Feals offers a free CBD hotline to help guide your personal experience so that you find your perfect dose. Joining the FEALS monthly membership makes your self-care easy. You'll save money on every order and you can pause or cancel any time. Become a member today by going to Feals.com/NOBODYTOLDME and you'll get 50% off your first order with free shipping. Ora Organic's Trust Your Gut probiotic and prebiotic supplement contains some of the world's most powerful probiotic strains, along with prebiotics to help the good bacteria thrive in your gut so your probiotics work smarter, not harder. Trust Your Gut helps optimize your digestion and support common gut health issues like constipation and bloating. A healthy mix of probiotics in your gut has also been linked to having a strong immune system and can even impact your mood! Trust Your Gut is available in a capsule or powder format. With its variety of products, Ora is your one stop shop for clean, quality, plant-based nutrition that works! You have nothing to lose. Try Ora's products and if you're not happy for any reason within 60 days, get a full refund. No questions asked. Get 30% off your first subscription when you text TOLD to 64000. (sixty-four thousand) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Special guest: Michael Reichert, PhD. We've talked quite a bit about girls on this show—and how many things are changing for girls due to the momentum of the women's movement. But what about the boys? How do you raise boys to become great men? How do we raise boys to feel connected to himself and feel connected to others? For many of our sons, while the world of girls seems to be expanding, the world of boys seems often to be contracting—restricting who boys can be in society's where masculinity and all its attributes, fits in one tightly guarded box—the man box. Our next guest feels that this is a loss- it's a loss for us and it's a loss for the boys. He asks; what can be done to ameliorate the loses of boyhood? How can we protect the boys in our care from threats built into boyhood? How can we ensure that our sons are well prepared for and well launched to manhood? The answer has to do with connection—something that our boys are losing—and at an early age. And our guest feels that we have an opportunity, right now, to change things around and help boys do boyhood right. Michael Reichert writes, in his new book, “How to Raise a Boy” that boys are really in need of something that seems to counter the toughness and the independence touted by the man box—and that is “a relationship in which a boy can tell that he matters … A young man's self confidence is not accidental or serendipitous but derives from experiences of being accurately understood, loved, and supported.” Michael Reichert is an applied and research psychologist who has immersed himself in clinical, research, and consultation experiences that have afforded a deep understanding of the conditions that allow a child to flourish in natural contexts: families, schools and communities. He has created and run programs in both inner city communities and in some of the most affluent suburban communities in the world. He founded and continues to lead The Center for the Study of Boys' and Girls' Lives a research collaborative at the University of Pennsylvania and has conducted a series of global studies on effective practices in boys' education. Since 1984, Dr. Reichert has maintained a clinical practice outside Philadelphia, PA., specializing in work with boys, men and their families and continues to serve as the supervising psychologist at a nearby boys' school. He has published numerous articles and several books, including Reaching Boys, Teaching Boys: Lessons About What Works—and Why, I Can Learn From You: Boys as Relational Learners, and the just-released How to Raise a Boy: The Power of Connection to Build Good Men. The post How to Raise Boys to Become Good Men with Michael Reichert, Phd – ReRelease appeared first on drrobynsilverman.com.
Special guest: Michael Reichert, PhD. We've talked quite a bit about girls on this show—and how many things are changing for girls due to the momentum of the women's movement. But what about the boys? How do you raise boys to become great men? How do we raise boys to feel connected to himself and feel connected to others? For many of our sons, while the world of girls seems to be expanding, the world of boys seems often to be contracting—restricting who boys can be in society's where masculinity and all its attributes, fits in one tightly guarded box—the man box. Our next guest feels that this is a loss- it's a loss for us and it's a loss for the boys. He asks; what can be done to ameliorate the loses of boyhood? How can we protect the boys in our care from threats built into boyhood? How can we ensure that our sons are well prepared for and well launched to manhood? The answer has to do with connection—something that our boys are losing—and at an early age. And our guest feels that we have an opportunity, right now, to change things around and help boys do boyhood right. Michael Reichert writes, in his new book, “How to Raise a Boy” that boys are really in need of something that seems to counter the toughness and the independence touted by the man box—and that is “a relationship in which a boy can tell that he matters … A young man's self confidence is not accidental or serendipitous but derives from experiences of being accurately understood, loved, and supported.” Michael Reichert is an applied and research psychologist who has immersed himself in clinical, research, and consultation experiences that have afforded a deep understanding of the conditions that allow a child to flourish in natural contexts: families, schools and communities. He has created and run programs in both inner city communities and in some of the most affluent suburban communities in the world. He founded and continues to lead The Center for the Study of Boys' and Girls' Lives a research collaborative at the University of Pennsylvania and has conducted a series of global studies on effective practices in boys' education. Since 1984, Dr. Reichert has maintained a clinical practice outside Philadelphia, PA., specializing in work with boys, men and their families and continues to serve as the supervising psychologist at a nearby boys' school. He has published numerous articles and several books, including Reaching Boys, Teaching Boys: Lessons About What Works—and Why, I Can Learn From You: Boys as Relational Learners, and the just-released How to Raise a Boy: The Power of Connection to Build Good Men. The post How to Raise Boys to Become Good Men with Michael Reichert, Phd – ReRelease appeared first on drrobynsilverman.com.
Mom Enough: Parenting tips, research-based advice + a few personal confessions!
Mom Enough co-hosts Marti & Erin found this discussion on raising boys with Dr. Michael Reichert to be one of the most thoughtful and important episodes they have done. Drawing on his personal story of the death of his brother, his extensive research on boys around the world and his years of clinical experience with boys longing to be heard, this psychologist and highly respected author makes the case that, in his words, “Too many boys lose their intimate connections and emotional voices early in their lives.” But it doesn't have to be that way, and Dr. Reichert offers practical guidance whether you are the parent of a lively preschooler, a 5th-grader trying to succeed in school or a teenager trying to navigate the turbulent waters of romance and sexuality or grappling with disturbing pornographic images on the internet. Tune in to learn key insights from Dr. Reichert's book, How to Raise a Boy: The Power of Connection to Build Good Men. BOYS AND GIRLS ARE NOT AS DIFFERENT AS WE SOMETIMES THINK. If you listen carefully, you are likely to discover that boys and girls are not as different as we sometimes think. We all long for trust, respect, connection. We all long for our needs and feelings to be heard and acknowledged. And when we provide those things to both our sons and daughters, the world will be better for the men and women they become. REFLECT ON HOW YOU WILL BEGIN RAISING BOYS DIFFERENTLY. This week's Mom Enough guest, Dr. Michael Reichert, says in this discussion, “The problem is not boys, but the boyhood we have built.” What examples can you think of that illustrate this point? What concrete steps could you take to begin to build a better boyhood for the boys in your life, whatever their ages? What one thing will you change in how you are raising your son(s), so they will grow up to be compassionate and caring adults? WANT TO LEARN MORE? ❉ Check out Dr. Reichert's book, How to Raise a Boy: The Power of Connection to Build Good Men, to learn more about raising boys. ❉ HELPING OUR CHILDREN BUILD SELF-COMPASSION: KEYS TO KINDNESS, GRATITUDE AND COMPASSION FOR OTHERS. We've all heard the question, “What kind of world are we leaving for our children?” But Dr. Shilagh Mirgain, a health and sport psychologist at the University of Wisconsin, turns that question on its head and asks, “What kind of children are we leaving for our world?” Whatever the ages of your children, don't miss this inspiring and practical discussion of how to help your children develop compassion for themselves and others, recognizing the common humanity, vulnerability and imperfection we all share. Learn concrete steps you can take today to help your children be more grateful, kind and mindful in their daily lives. ❉ PROMOTING HEALTHY MANHOOD: WISDOM FROM THE AUTHORS OF THE BOOK OF DARES. Ted Bunch and Anna Marie Johnson Teague are devoting their lives to building a new kind of strong, healthy manhood where boys and men respect themselves and others, treat women as equals and stand up against violence and injustice. Tune in to hear how they are doing this through A Call to Men and an innovative new book for boys, The Book of Dares: 100 Ways for Boys to Be Kind, Bold and Brave. ❉ CUT TO THE QUICK: THE CONSEQUENCES OF RELATIONAL AGGRESSION AMONG OUR SONS & DAUGHTERS. We've all heard “mean girl” stories and many of us probably have lived them. But the social rejection and humiliation kids inflict on each other is not unique to girls; in fact, this episode's Mom Enough guest cites evidence that relational aggression is equally common among boys and girls.
I've known Jack for several years. We've been in touch throughout the pandemic, from the initial school closures and cancellation of his summer camp to the uncertainty of a new school year and ongoing boredom of life without the social closeness and sports teams that he expected to experience in high school.Jack's story of two-hour online classes and tentative new friends, frustration with masks and enjoyment on Minecraft isn't representative of every young person this year, but his search for engaging learning experiences and meaningful connections with peers is an important snapshot of adolescence in the pandemic.For those of us who know boys, we've got work to do.Continue reading on MediumFURTHER READINGJon's book My Bad: 24 Educators Who Messed Up, Fessed Up & Grew delves into the importance of vulnerability for educators, and how we can grow my acknowledging our mistakes for ourselves, our colleagues and our students. Michael and Richard Hawley's research was published in a must-have resource for teachers that work with boys: Reaching Boys, Teaching Boys: Strategies That Work—and Why.You can find out more about the online youth programming I'm doing with Next Gen Men, check out NGM Boys Club, and learn from us through our online course Raising Next Gen Men.SOURCESMichael Reichert and Richard Hawley, Reaching Boys, Teaching Boys: Strategies That Work—and Why →Michael Reichert, How to Raise a Boy: The Power of Connection to Build Good Men →Carola Suárez-Orozco and Desirée Baolian Qin-Hilliard, Immigrant Boys' Experiences in U.S. Schools →LINKSIf you thought this episode was worthwhile, support it through Next Gen Men.Email breakingtheboycode@gmail.com to get in touch. Connect with @boypodcast on all mainstream social media. Follow the publication on Medium for more writing and the blog on Tumblr for more masculinity research and occasional podcast-related updates.Part of Next Gen Men Podcast Studio.
Logan moved to Florida at the end of the summer. I'll never know entirely what he left behind in California. I know that he had half a dozen friends on his street and the next, that on early mornings he would go to one of their houses for breakfast before bicycling together to school. I know that his grade at school held a lot of trust between themselves and cried at their graduation ceremony. I know that they were almost always together.The new school isn't the same. It's a private school built for achievement, serving a highly ambitious student population and no single school district. It's meant a lot of changes for Logan, with one of the most significant being the depth of his relationships with his peers.Over the months, he's also noticed changes within himself. While he still identifies the same strengths in himself that I do—his capacity for connection, his thoughtfulness and selflessness—he sees himself reflecting the attitudes and priorities of the people around him. “I don't know if it's just high school or being in a new place, or new people or whatever it is, but I feel like I'm changing,” he told me. “Like, I can notice myself…my personality is different from when I left.”Continue reading on MediumFurther ReadingMichael's most recent book is How to Raise a Boy. He also co-wrote two books on boys and relational learning with his research partner, Richard Hawley, which you can find on his website. They also published the initial findings of their research in a report for the International Boys' School Coalition called Teaching Boys: A Global Study of Effective Practices.SourcesMichael Reichert, How to Raise a Boy: The Power of Connection to Build Good Men →Julie Beck, Raising Boys With a Broader Definition of Masculinity →Judy Chu, Supporting Boys' Healthy Resistance to Masculine Norms →The Haverford School, Counseling Services →LinksIf you thought this episode was worthwhile, support it on Patreon.Email breakingtheboycode@gmail.com to get in touch. Connect with @boypodcast on all mainstream social media. Follow the publication on Medium for more writing and the blog on Tumblr for more masculinity research and occasional podcast-related updates.Supported by Next Gen Men.
#014 Heather and Robyn discuss how to increase your connection with your teen in response to national tragedy. They share their own thoughts and grief, in addition to several resources to guide toward connection with loved ones.Brene Brown:Ted Talk: Shame Ted Talk: VulnerabilityNetflix SpecialBooks by Brene (Gifts of Imperfection, Daring Greatly, Rising Strong, Braving the Wilderness, Dare to Lead)Parenting Foward: How to Raise Children with Justice, Mercy, and Kindness by Cindy Wang-BrandtThe Whole-Brain Child by Daniel Siegel and Tina Payne BrysonUntangled by Lisa DamourHow to Raise a Boy: The Power of Connection to Build Good Men by Michael C. Reichert The Dougy Center: the National Center for Grieving Children and Families Light the Fight Podcast
Mom Enough: Parenting tips, research-based advice + a few personal confessions!
Mom Enough co-hosts Marti & Erin found this discussion on raising boys with Dr. Michael Reichert to be one of the most thoughtful and important episodes they have done. Drawing on his personal story of the death of his brother, his extensive research on boys around the world and his years of clinical experience with boys longing to be heard, this psychologist and highly respected author makes the case that, in his words, “Too many boys lose their intimate connections and emotional voices early in their lives.” But it doesn’t have to be that way, and Dr. Reichert offers practical guidance whether you are the parent of a lively preschooler, a 5th-grader trying to succeed in school or a teenager trying to navigate the turbulent waters of romance and sexuality or grappling with disturbing pornographic images on the internet. BOYS AND GIRLS ARE NOT AS DIFFERENT AS WE SOMETIMES THINK. If you listen carefully, you are likely to discover that boys and girls are not as different as we sometimes think. We all long for trust, respect, connection. We all long for our needs and feelings to be heard and acknowledged. And when we provide those things to both our sons and daughters, the world will be better for the men and women they become. REFLECT ON HOW YOU WILL BEGIN RAISING BOYS DIFFERENTLY. This week’s Mom Enough guest, Dr. Michael Reichert, says in this discussion, “The problem is not boys, but the boyhood we have built.” What examples can you think of that illustrate this point? What concrete steps could you take to begin to build a better boyhood for the boys in your life, whatever their ages? What one thing will you change in how you are raising your son(s), so they will grow up to be compassionate and caring adults? WANT TO LEARN MORE? ❉ Check out Dr. Reichert's book, How to Raise a Boy: The Power of Connection to Build Good Men, to learn more about raising boys. ❉ Helping Our Children Build Self-Compassion: Keys to Kindness, Gratitude and Compassion for Others, click here. ❉ Cut to the Quick: The Consequences of Relational Aggression Among Our Sons & Daughters, click here.
#235 - MICHAEL C. REICHERT, Ph.D., clinical practitioner and founding director of the Center for the Study of Boys' and Girls' Lives at the University of Pennsylvania shares transformational insights from his extensive studies and his book How to Raise a Boy: The Power of Connection to Raise Good Men (TarcherPerigee, April 2019). We discuss discipline and the single most important factor that shapes how a boy learns. This is a conversation every educator and parent will want to hear. You may have first heard this episode in April 2019. It's worth a revisit!xx Ellie KnausAs always: subscribe, rate, and review HERE! Your support for this independent pod never goes unnoticed!Subscribe + Listen on the Go: Apple Podcasts | StitcherJoin our @atomicmoms Instagram, Facebook, and Facebook community.
How to Raise a Boy: The Power of Connection to Raise Good Men, by Dr. Michael Reichert, paves the way for a constructive re-imagining of how a boy becomes a good man.
How to Raise a Boy: The Power of Connection to Raise Good Men, by Dr. Michael Reichert, paves the way for a constructive re-imagining of how a boy becomes a good man.
How to Raise a Boy: The Power of Connection to Raise Good Men, by Dr. Michael Reichert, paves the way for a constructive re-imagining of how a boy becomes a good man.
Join Basecamp for Men and host Tony Rezac for this lively discussion about raising our boys. Our guest is Dr. Michael Reichert, author of the best-selling book “How to Raise a Boy: The Power of Connection to Build Good Men“.
Dr. Michael Reichert talks about his new book, How to Raise a Boy: The Power of Connection to Build Good Men. He suggests that we rethink our understanding of boys and recognize that strong relationships with parents, coaches, and teachers help them succeed at school and in life. We discuss how to talk to boys about the #MeToo movement and gender equality.
Special guest: Michael Reichert, PhD. We've talked quite a bit about girls on this show—and how many things are changing for girls due to the momentum of the women's movement. But what about the boys? How do you raise boys to become great men? How do we raise boys to feel connected to himself and feel connected to others? For many of our sons, while the world of girls seems to be expanding, the world of boys seems often to be contracting—restricting who boys can be in society's where masculinity and all its attributes, fits in one tightly guarded box—the man box. Our next guest feels that this is a loss- it's a loss for us and it's a loss for the boys. He asks; what can be done to ameliorate the loses of boyhood? How can we protect the boys in our care from threats built into boyhood? How can we ensure that our sons are well prepared for and well launched to manhood? The answer has to do with connection—something that our boys are losing—and at an early age. And our guest feels that we have an opportunity, right now, to change things around and help boys do boyhood right. Michael Reichert writes, in his new book, “How to Raise a Boy” that boys are really in need of something that seems to counter the toughness and the independence touted by the man box—and that is “a relationship in which a boy can tell that he matters … A young man's self confidence is not accidental or serendipitous but derives from experiences of being accurately understood, loved, and supported.” Michael Reichert is an applied and research psychologist who has immersed himself in clinical, research, and consultation experiences that have afforded a deep understanding of the conditions that allow a child to flourish in natural contexts: families, schools and communities. He has created and run programs in both inner city communities and in some of the most affluent suburban communities in the world. He founded and continues to lead The Center for the Study of Boys' and Girls' Lives a research collaborative at the University of Pennsylvania and has conducted a series of global studies on effective practices in boys' education. Since 1984, Dr. Reichert has maintained a clinical practice outside Philadelphia, PA., specializing in work with boys, men and their families and continues to serve as the supervising psychologist at a nearby boys' school. He has published numerous articles and several books, including Reaching Boys, Teaching Boys: Lessons About What Works—and Why, I Can Learn From You: Boys as Relational Learners, and the just-released How to Raise a Boy: The Power of Connection to Build Good Men. The post How to Raise Boys to Become Good Men with Michael Reichert, Phd appeared first on drrobynsilverman.com.
Special guest: Michael Reichert, PhD. We've talked quite a bit about girls on this show—and how many things are changing for girls due to the momentum of the women's movement. But what about the boys? How do you raise boys to become great men? How do we raise boys to feel connected to himself and feel connected to others? For many of our sons, while the world of girls seems to be expanding, the world of boys seems often to be contracting—restricting who boys can be in society's where masculinity and all its attributes, fits in one tightly guarded box—the man box. Our next guest feels that this is a loss- it's a loss for us and it's a loss for the boys. He asks; what can be done to ameliorate the loses of boyhood? How can we protect the boys in our care from threats built into boyhood? How can we ensure that our sons are well prepared for and well launched to manhood? The answer has to do with connection—something that our boys are losing—and at an early age. And our guest feels that we have an opportunity, right now, to change things around and help boys do boyhood right. Michael Reichert writes, in his new book, “How to Raise a Boy” that boys are really in need of something that seems to counter the toughness and the independence touted by the man box—and that is “a relationship in which a boy can tell that he matters … A young man's self confidence is not accidental or serendipitous but derives from experiences of being accurately understood, loved, and supported.” Michael Reichert is an applied and research psychologist who has immersed himself in clinical, research, and consultation experiences that have afforded a deep understanding of the conditions that allow a child to flourish in natural contexts: families, schools and communities. He has created and run programs in both inner city communities and in some of the most affluent suburban communities in the world. He founded and continues to lead The Center for the Study of Boys' and Girls' Lives a research collaborative at the University of Pennsylvania and has conducted a series of global studies on effective practices in boys' education. Since 1984, Dr. Reichert has maintained a clinical practice outside Philadelphia, PA., specializing in work with boys, men and their families and continues to serve as the supervising psychologist at a nearby boys' school. He has published numerous articles and several books, including Reaching Boys, Teaching Boys: Lessons About What Works—and Why, I Can Learn From You: Boys as Relational Learners, and the just-released How to Raise a Boy: The Power of Connection to Build Good Men. The post How to Raise Boys to Become Good Men with Michael Reichert, Phd appeared first on drrobynsilverman.com.
Special guest: Michael Reichert, PhD. We’ve talked quite a bit about girls on this show—and how many things are changing for girls due to the momentum of the women’s movement. But what about the boys? How do you raise boys to become great men? How do we raise boys to feel connected to himself and feel connected to others? For many of our sons, while the world of girls seems to be expanding, the world of boys seems often to be contracting—restricting who boys can be in society’s where masculinity and all its attributes, fits in one tightly guarded box—the man box. Our next guest feels that this is a loss- it’s a loss for us and it’s a loss for the boys. He asks; what can be done to ameliorate the loses of boyhood? How can we protect the boys in our care from threats built into boyhood? How can we ensure that our sons are well prepared for and well launched to manhood? The answer has to do with connection—something that our boys are losing—and at an early age. And our guest feels that we have an opportunity, right now, to change things around and help boys do boyhood right. Michael Reichert writes, in his new book, “How to Raise a Boy” that boys are really in need of something that seems to counter the toughness and the independence touted by the man box—and that is “a relationship in which a boy can tell that he matters … A young man’s self confidence is not accidental or serendipitous but derives from experiences of being accurately understood, loved, and supported.” Michael Reichert is an applied and research psychologist who has immersed himself in clinical, research, and consultation experiences that have afforded a deep understanding of the conditions that allow a child to flourish in natural contexts: families, schools and communities. He has created and run programs in both inner city communities and in some of the most affluent suburban communities in the world. He founded and continues to lead The Center for the Study of Boys’ and Girls’ Lives a research collaborative at the University of Pennsylvania and has conducted a series of global studies on effective practices in boys’ education. Since 1984, Dr. Reichert has maintained a clinical practice outside Philadelphia, PA., specializing in work with boys, men and their families and continues to serve as the supervising psychologist at a nearby boys’ school. He has published numerous articles and several books, including Reaching Boys, Teaching Boys: Lessons About What Works—and Why, I Can Learn From You: Boys as Relational Learners, and the just-released How to Raise a Boy: The Power of Connection to Build Good Men. The post How to Raise Boys to Become Good Men with Michael Reichert, Phd appeared first on drrobynsilverman.com.
Special guest: Michael Reichert, PhD. We’ve talked quite a bit about girls on this show—and how many things are changing for girls due to the momentum of the women’s movement. But what about the boys? How do you raise boys to become great men? How do we raise boys to feel connected to himself and feel connected to others? For many of our sons, while the world of girls seems to be expanding, the world of boys seems often to be contracting—restricting who boys can be in society’s where masculinity and all its attributes, fits in one tightly guarded box—the man box. Our next guest feels that this is a loss- it’s a loss for us and it’s a loss for the boys. He asks; what can be done to ameliorate the loses of boyhood? How can we protect the boys in our care from threats built into boyhood? How can we ensure that our sons are well prepared for and well launched to manhood? The answer has to do with connection—something that our boys are losing—and at an early age. And our guest feels that we have an opportunity, right now, to change things around and help boys do boyhood right. Michael Reichert writes, in his new book, “How to Raise a Boy” that boys are really in need of something that seems to counter the toughness and the independence touted by the man box—and that is “a relationship in which a boy can tell that he matters … A young man’s self confidence is not accidental or serendipitous but derives from experiences of being accurately understood, loved, and supported.” Michael Reichert is an applied and research psychologist who has immersed himself in clinical, research, and consultation experiences that have afforded a deep understanding of the conditions that allow a child to flourish in natural contexts: families, schools and communities. He has created and run programs in both inner city communities and in some of the most affluent suburban communities in the world. He founded and continues to lead The Center for the Study of Boys’ and Girls’ Lives a research collaborative at the University of Pennsylvania and has conducted a series of global studies on effective practices in boys’ education. Since 1984, Dr. Reichert has maintained a clinical practice outside Philadelphia, PA., specializing in work with boys, men and their families and continues to serve as the supervising psychologist at a nearby boys’ school. He has published numerous articles and several books, including Reaching Boys, Teaching Boys: Lessons About What Works—and Why, I Can Learn From You: Boys as Relational Learners, and the just-released How to Raise a Boy: The Power of Connection to Build Good Men. The post How to Raise Boys to Become Good Men with Michael Reichert, Phd appeared first on drrobynsilverman.com.
As the mother of two teenage boys, I have to admit that, on occasion, I find it hard to connect with them. I find myself walking a fine line between wanting to show interest in their lives and respecting their privacy. Between showing them love and smothering them with it. Between letting them be themselves and raising them to be good men. Which is why I was so thrilled to speak with Dr. Michael Reichert this week, the author of How to Raise a Boy: The Power of Connection to Build Good Men. Dr. Reichert has some of the most perceptive and profound insights into parenting that I've ever heard, and I mean that sincerely. If you're raising a boy, or even have one in your life, I just can't recommend this episode highly enough.
How do you raise boys to become great men? That's the big question we tackle here at On Boys. It's the question Jen grapples with in her own home and on BuildingBoys, and the question Janet helps parents and teachers explore and answer through her coaching and online courses. Michael C. Reichert has spent a lot of time studying this question as well. He's a psychologist, dad & grandfather of boys and the founding director of the Center for the Study of Boys' and Girls' Lives. He's also the author of the recently released book, How to Raise a Boy: The Power of Connection to Build Good Men. The key, he says, is to make sure your boys feel known and loved. Many people today blame "toxic masculinity" for violent, entitled and racist behavior in men and boys. But blaming "masculinity" for these behaviors draws attention away from the ways the current method of raising and socializing boys leads to all kinds of harms, including loss of virtue, loss of connection and loss of humanity, Reichert says. Unfortunately, stereotypes about boys & masculinity cause many of us to forget or neglect boys' basic need for connection. Pushing a boy out of the nest too early -- insisting he go it alone with minimal support -- does not lead to strength, resilience and grit. Boys who lack a solid relational anchor (usually, a strong relationship with a parent or other adult) are adrift -- and these the boys who harm themselves and others. Of course, boys don't make connection easy. Thanks in part of stereotypes and societal expectations, boys are likely to resist, reject and avoid your efforts to connect. Try anyway. Keep trying. Reichert recommends these three strategies to build connection: 1 Deep listening 2. Special time 3. The listen-limit-listen model of discipline It's possible to reach your son, no matter how disconnected he may be, Reichert says. It is never too late to develop and deepen your relationship with your son. Raising good boys, Reichert says, is really quite simple. "If we violate boys' basic natures, bad outcomes will ensue," he says, "If we meet their basic needs, they're likely to wind up connected to their hearts, connected to their virtue and connected to their goodness." Memorial to the victims of the Portland MAX train shooting In this episode, Janet, Jen & Michael discuss: The importance of connection to boys How relationships help boys become good men The "Man Box" & how it restricts & harms boys The 2017 MAX train attack in Portland & what it teaches us about masculinity Toxic masculinity The mama's boy myth (Spoiler alert: It is NOT TRUE that only men can teach boys how to be good men) Dads' role in raising boys (Spoiler: It's NOT to teach him the secrets of masculinity) 3 strategies to build connection with boys Why boys won't work for teachers they don't believe care about them How stereotypes affect boys' behavior Why you need to create space & time to simply be delighted by your boys How to control your emotions so you can become emotionally available to your son Why it's perfectly OK to not be perfect Links we mentioned (or should have) in this episode: How to Raise a Boy: The Power of Connection to Build Good Men -- Michael's book michaelcreichert.com -- Michael's website (includes contact information) The Mama's Boy Myth: Why Keeping Our Sons Close Makes Them Stronger -- book by Kate Stone Lombardi When Boys Become Boys: Development, Relationships, and Masculinity -- book by Judy Chu, mentioned at 19:58 The Truth About Parenting Teen Boys -- BuildingBoys post that addresses the "asshole" question mentioned at 28:00
"He just won't talk to me." If you've ever uttered those words, you are not alone. Nearly every parent of boys has complained and/or worried about their sons' silence. We know that there's a lot going on in our boys' lives and we want to help -- but how can we help if they won't even tell us what's going on? Psychogeography, Janet says, might be the answer. (Don't know what that is? Don't worry! Jen didn't either.) The term psychogeography refers to the influence of geographical environment on the mind or on behavior. In other words, WHERE you are can influence communication. Think about it: hollering through a door sets an entirely different tone than sitting side-by-side in the car. As a parent, you can't make your son talk -- but there's a lot you can do to set the stage. Your actions, body language and behavior tell your son a lot about whether or not it's "safe" to talk to you. Phrases such as "My door is always open" and "You can tell me anything" are empty words to most boys. If you want your son to talk, you must first prove to your son -- through you words and behavior -- that you won't make things worse and are physically and emotionally available. Here's an acronym you can use to set yourself up for success: : T.A.L.K. T - The timing of your conversation. Be sensitive to your son's signals. A - Incorporate action. Boys o best when they can do something physical during conversation. L - Love. Boys need to know that they're okay whatever is happening with them. K - Keep it kid-friendly. Choose developmentally appropriate words, and engage in your boy's world and interests. In this episode, Janet & Jen discuss: The importance of listening Phrases that don't work How to set aside time for communication Why side-by-side conversations are often the most productive The T.A.L.K. approach to conversation How to fix things if the conversation goes badly (Note: It is ALWAYS the adult's responsibility to repair the relationship. Don't expect your son to take the first step) Why you must be vulnerable in conversation How to set realistic expectations Males' tendency to process feelings via action & females' tendency to process via words Timing conversation (a.k.a, why it's important to make yourself available when they want to talk) Links we mentioned (or should have) in this episode: How to Listen so Boys Will Talk -- BuildingBoys blog post by Rob Brown What Do Teenagers Want? Potted Plant Parents -- New York Times article mentioned at 6:14 How to Raise a Boy: The Power of Connection to Build Good Men -- book by Michael C. Reichert, mentioned at about 10:30 Episode 129: Grief with Tom Golden -- podcast episode mentioned at 16:41
We're excited to talk to psychologist Dr. Michael Reichert on this episode about his new book, How to Raise a Boy: The Power of Connection to Raise Good Men. He's the Founding Director of The Center for the Study of Boys’ and Girls’ Lives at the University of Pennsylvania and has been described as a leading researcher on the journey from boyhood to manhood. In this interview, we talk about how good relationships between parents and their sons can lead to a boy turning into a kind, respectful man rather than an abusive and violent one. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this thought-provoking conversation, MICHAEL C. REICHERT, Ph.D., clinical practitioner and founding director of the Center for the Study of Boys' and Girls' Lives at the University of Pennsylvania shares transformational insights from his extensive studies and his book How to Raise a Boy: The Power of Connection to Raise Good Men (TarcherPerigee, April 2019). We discuss discipline and the single most important factor that shapes how a boy learns. This is a conversation every educator and parent will want to hear. Listen up! xx Ellie KnausSubscribe + Listen on the Go: Apple Podcasts | StitcherJoin our Instagram, Facebook, and Facebook community.
February 2019 has been a crucial month in the history of my life, crucial for my future and for everything God has for me. This last week of the month is critically important to seal the work that has already been done. I'm therefore asking for you to agree with me in prayer. This month was so important that I had to get my mind and spirit right, and I did so by (a) shutting down all my social media (except LinkedIn) and (b) creating a playlist that reflects my heart and mind during this season of my life and what I need(ed) God to do for me this month. This is the music I've been listening to throughout this month; you should hear a theme emerge. If you're praying with me, I invite you to follow along with me and add the playlist to your library. I pray it blesses you. I also discussed how creating playlists on your music service of choice and be a highly effective content play for your ministry. #YourDigitalPastor “No Choice But Victory” Playlist Spotify: https://cylar.me/2GJ5cGy Apple Music: https://cylar.me/2NoCPOl
A father who sets a godly example and instills discipline in an atmosphere of encouragement sets their children up for success in the face of adversity.
A father who sets a godly example and instills discipline in an atmosphere of encouragement sets their children up for success in the face of adversity.