Raising Boys #5: Raising Boys as a Feminist With Erin Spahr, LCPC

Raising feminist men is now more important than ever. I want my boys to push back against patriarchy AND at the same time feel proud of who they are as boys. If you are like me, and you are raising boys and identify as a feminist, this episode is for you!

I’ll start this episode by sharing some tips I’ve been mulling over for the past few years. Then, I’ll be joined by Erin Spahr, LCPC, to talk more about what it means to raise boys as a feminist. Erin’s mission is to challenge the oppressive societal norms that disempower moms. She’s full of deep insights she brings to the table during the episode, so let’s dive in!

In this episode on raising boys as a feminist, we discuss:

What does it mean to Erin to be a feminist and how does this show up in her parenting?; Starting the conversation with your boys; Helping them observe what they see in the world around them; How to talk to your kids about specific topics like toxic masculinity; The role fathers play in raising feminist boys; And so much more!

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