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There's so much talk about masculinity and how boys should be, but not an awful lot of advice for parents on raising confident, caring young men in today’s world.
If you’ve ever wondered how to really connect with your son, or how to navigate the big topics of screen time, masculinity, emotions, or tough conversations about sex, consent, and technology—this episode is for you.
You’ll learn why boys’ emotional lives are often misunderstood, how to move from authoritarian parenting to genuine connection, and practical strategies for talking with—not at—your teen. We’ll discuss effective communication techniques, how to balance screen time, help boys build empathy and resilience, and tackle tricky issues like substance use and healthy relationships.
JOANNA SCHROEDER:
Book: Talk to Your Boys
https://joannaschroeder.substack.com/
Episodes mentioned:
Dr David Yeager: Teenagers wanting status and respect https://www.teenagersuntangled.com/motivation-how-to-motivate-your-teenager-and-why-blame-and-shame-doesnt-work/
Dr Joanna Finkelstein: The sexy lampost
https://www.teenagersuntangled.com/116-girls-beauty-standards-entitlement-and-misogyny/
Brendan Kwiatkowski: From a young age boys are conditioned to shut down emotions
https://www.teenagersuntangled.com/98-boys-emotions-masculinity-vaccinations-and-online-influencers/
Mike Nicholson: Boys don't see role models asking for help
https://www.teenagersuntangled.com/masculinity-and-positive-ways-of-supporting-our-teenage-boys-an-interview-with-mike-nicholson-from/
My substack guide to phones and technology at home:
https://open.substack.com/pub/teenagersuntangled/p/teens-and-screens-the-big-hug-teenagers?r=2u24i0&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false
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