More and more girls are starting puberty early. Some as early as six! If you’ve got daughters–and I’ve got three of ’em–there are a few things you really, really need to know. Let’s start with the good news, some of which I’ve written about extensively. Girls who have actively involved dads start puberty later than...Continue reading
Category: Boys
Defending Boundaries
The following post is an excerpt from John Lee’s new book “24 Things To Increase the Emotional Intelligence of Your Man.” To find other books by John Lee visit his website www.johnleebooks.com and www.turnerpublishing.com.
Starting college soon, guys? Better watch what you eat!
By Dr. Michael J Rovito The beginning of the Fall semester is exciting. Everyone can agree on that. You’ll have new friends, new parties, new classes, new relationships, and new experiences. However, something lost in the hurricane of activity any given male college student will endure is PROPER NUTRITION.
Spiderman, Spiderman, Wherefore Art Thou Spiderman?
As you might remember from my last posting, I dug into a topic about the current status and struggle of masculinity in the American male psyche. So when I came across an interesting article about a recent presentation at the most recent meeting of the American Psychological Association, I felt compelled to write a bit...Continue reading
Turning the Page to a New Chapter
I am about to embark on a new stage of my life. It will no doubt change me; my lifestyle, my thought processes, and even the way I view the world. Hopefully for the better. It will certainly be difficult at times, and even though I knew what I was getting into, I won’t be...Continue reading
A Federal Focus on Fatherhood
Apt parenting is at the very core of our social construct, and the paternal role is a vital linkage in this fabric. Beyond the mere biological need to reproduce, we unequivocally understand that the father figure has nothing less than an obligation to protect, nurture, guide, and edify their young into capable independence. And, this...Continue reading
“Being a Man Is Harmful to One’s Health”
The opening moniker for any of my lectures on men’s health, “Being a man is harmful to one’s health”,
Men’s Health in College
In conducting some related research on men’s health, I’ve recently come across a few websites for university student health centers that have pages set aside for men’s health. (Here are a few examples: UNH, UD and UGA) These sites provide a variety of information on issues specific to men while encouraging them to come to...Continue reading