It is often said that “Boys should be boys”…..what does this exactly mean? Many boys go to school and flourish. They weave in and out of their social groups and do just fine. Some, however, struggle academically and socially, and never quite fit in that “man box” that culture and society ask of them. In this thought provoking interview, Rosalind Wiseman, author of ” Queen Bees and Wannabes” and “Masterminds …
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March 30, 2016
An open letter to all parents and teachers regarding the subject of “aggression nurturance”. We all know that boys and girls are definitively wired differently. They tend to tasks differently, play differently, and learn differently. In the last decade there has been a push to label lists of things “bullying” and “too rough” when these things are innately how boys play and explore their relationships with each other. We do a …
March 29, 2016
Our keynote and breakout sessions provide parents and professionals with best practices for working with students, clients, children, and one another. The practices and strategies can be utilized immediately in the home, school, or clinical setting to improve relationships, focus on skills, and shed new light on the inner worlds of boys and girls, and women and men. NEW OFFERING: TRAINING FOR MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS Lisa Bravo will focus on effective …
March 8, 2016
Let’s face it; I’m stupid. You know it, I know it, and my parents know it!” These words were spoken in anguish and anger to me by Chad, a 12-year-old student in my office. He reflected a profound problem that I could no longer ignore as a school principal. I had seen too many boys who did not succeed in school. I knew he was not stupid, and his parents …
April 16, 2014
Boys & Girls decide if school is for them very early: The Gurian Institute knows how crucial early childhood education is – and that understanding gender differences is a key component to providing a gender-friendly learning environment. The book Wired to Move: Facts and Strategies for Nurturing Boys in an Early Childhood Setting chronicles the difference research and discovery of early childhood educators and how they made a difference in young boys’ …
April 15, 2014
There has been much focus in the media recently about helping Boys of Color. The Gurian Institute has been working on the evolving and significant needs of boys of color for over 16 years. We have worked in districts with highly diverse populations among them: Tampa, Atlanta, Philadelphia, St. Louis, Denver, Anchorage, and Newark. See more about GI’s Boys of Color Interventions HERE. Our success and anecdotal data show improved grades, …
March 30, 2014
By mistaking unchecked behavior for undeveloped behavior, we allow unacceptable behavior in boys and men to be seen as just another part of “being a guy.” Years ago I knew a mother who had eight kids, the last six of whom were boys. The brothers were energetic, scrappy kids who were polite and rather likable when outside of the home. But inside? Well, let’s just say they fed off each …
March 29, 2014
My Brother’s Keeper – An Essential Alliance By Michael Gurian, Founder, the Gurian Institute, and author of THE WONDER OF BOYS President Obama’s My Brother’s Keeper Initiative has the capacity to do great things for our sons. Over the last three decades, we have seen the gradual decline of important markers for all of our boys — mental health and behavioral wellness, academic performance (noticed both in low grades and low standardized …
March 16, 2014
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