SOS – Part Two

So back to the documentary I referred to last week.  The Mask You Live In , has some great examples of how bad it is for troubled boys, but no concrete examples of what is good, or going beyond talking and giving examples of what is working.

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SOS – Part One

Last week I was honored to be asked by Raintree School to be a panelist after the screening of The Mask You Live In. If you haven’t heard of or seen the documentary it’s worth watching.  It is based on Boys Are in Trouble. Nothing new right, you’ve been hearing me and everyone else say…

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Boys Are In Trouble

One of the first blogs I wrote was Our Boys Are in Trouble and here I am reminding you again, why you ask?  Because it’s not getting any better; as a society we’re failing our boys.

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Keeping It Real

Today as I began to write I was keenly aware I was sad.  What was I sad about?  It was exactly 2 years ago today that my father-in-law died, and I was sad.  That led me to my inspiration for this blog – grief and grieving. By Definition There are many definitions of grief, the one I…

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Remember Sandy Hook?

Remember Sandy Hook? Why now you ask do I bring up Sandy Hook?  Well as many of you know I am coming to the end of my PhD studies; as a matter of fact I’m finishing my last two courses as I write this.  A recent assignment was to discuss the horrible events that took place…

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What Has Happened To Guys?

I was watching the movie “Intern” the other night with Ann Hathaway and Robert De Niro.  To be honest I prefer a good science fiction or action movie.  Once in a while my wife needs a break so we watch a love story or comedy.  I really liked this movie, aside from Ann Hathaway crying…

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Saving Our Sons – Review

I am so excited for a “first review.” I sent the manuscript of Saving Our Sons to a young lady I’ve known for some time.  She’s an English major, educator, wife and most importantly a MOM!  Here’s what she said about my forthcoming book:

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