66. Raising Boys with Janet Allison

Brittany and Heather talk to Janet Allison about the complexities of raising boys. Topics covered include how boys typically express emotion, how to handle their big emotions, and how the pandemic has affected boys specifically.

Brittany and Heather talk to Janet Allison about the complexities of raising boys. Topics covered include how boys typically express emotion, how to handle their big emotions, and how the pandemic has affected boys specifically. They also discuss addressing privilege with white boys.

Janet also shares about her new project, The Boy Talk Blueprint.

WHO WE TALKED TO

Mom, Educator, Family Coach, Author, Speaker, Co-Host of the ON BOYS Parenting Podcast, “Boys & Anger” Expert, and Boy-Champion. With more than 20 years experience – coaching parents, mentoring teachers, and being the featured parenting expert on both radio and TV, Janet loves empowering parents and teachers with proven tools and strategies to raise boys to be confident, caring and capable men.

You can follow Janet on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. You can also go to Boys Alive for more resources.

How to handle a silent car ride
The subtle differences between how males and females communicate
Empathy and boys
How to best handle emotional triggers
When to seek help for something bigger

Things We Mention: Tools for Raising Boys

Raising Boys by Steve Biddulph
Loop ear plugs are an absolute must if you are prone to sensory overload
Birds + Bees + YOUR Kids: A Guide to Sharing Your Beliefs About Sexuality, Love and Relationships by Amy Lang, MA

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