Summary: <a href="http://on-boys.blubrry.net/140-maggie-dent-on-mothering-our-boys-part-2/4142643031_57d07eb3f0_b-smaller/" rel="attachment wp-att-812"></a>Photo by cotaro70s via Flickr<br> <br> <br> <br> Want your boys to develop gentleness and empathy? Get a guinea pig.<br> <br> So says Maggie Dent, Australia's BOY CHAMPION, mother of four grown boys and author of <a href="https://www.maggiedent.com/shop/books/mothering-our-boys/">Mothering Our Boys: A Guide for Mums of Sons. </a><br> <br> If you haven't yet heard <a href="http://www.on-boys-podcast.com/139-maggie-dent-on-mothering-our-boys-part-1/">Part 1</a> of our conversation, toggle over and listen to <a href="http://www.on-boys-podcast.com/139-maggie-dent-on-mothering-our-boys-part-1/">that episode</a> first.<br> <br> <a href="http://on-boys.blubrry.net/139-maggie-dent-on-mothering-our-boys-part-1/jen-janet-magie-dent/" rel="attachment wp-att-793"></a><br> <br> Then dig into Part 2. Some highlights:<br> "It's really annoying that we still speak more harshly to little boys."<br> <br> "'Boys will be boys' is not acceptable without boundaries. However, you can't punish a little boy for something he did unintentionally."<br> <br> "The #1 biological calling for males, still, is to be the defender and protector."<br> <br> "Natural consequences are the best teacher. Sometimes, we have to celebrate the owies and ouchies and not see them as a sign of bad parenting."<br> In this episode, Maggie, Janet & Jen discuss:<br> <br> <br> <br> * How to help elementary school boys handle their frustration when they get in trouble at school<br> * Boys' inclination toward protecting others<br> * How to support boys' interest in superhero boy & play fighting<br> * How to deconstruct the "man code" and help boys' live authentically<br> * How to talk so boys will listen<br> * The importance of social-emotional development and learning<br> * Boys' friendships -- & how moms can help their sons develop important relationship skills<br> * "Rooster" boys & "lamb" boys, & what they need from their parents & teachers<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> * How (& why) natural consequences help boys learn<br> * Why stepping back -- and allowing your son to make his own choices -- may be the best gift you can give your son<br> <br> <br> Links we mentioned (or should have) in Episode 140:<br> <a href="https://www.maggiedent.com/shop/books/mothering-our-boys/">Mothering Our Boys: A Guide for Mums of Sons</a> — Maggie’s latest book<br> <br> <a href="http://on-boys.blubrry.net/140-maggie-dent-on-mothering-our-boys-part-2/attachment/9780994563279/" rel="attachment wp-att-815"></a><br> "This is the book I'm on the earth to write." -- Maggie Dent<br> <a href="https://www.maggiedent.com/">maggiedent.com</a> — Maggie’s website. Jam-packed with resources!<br> <br> <a href="https://letgrow.org/">Let Grow</a> -- The new website of Lenore Skenazy, of Free-Range Kids fame<br> <br> <a href="https://www.maggiedent.com/blog/dear-mums-smelly-unmotivated-lazy-moody-and-confused-14-year-old-boys/">Dear mums of smelly, unmotivated, lazy, moody and confused 14 year old boys</a> -- one of Maggie's best blog posts<br> <br> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVmJwvtKh30CD1E2ozs9jzA">Maggie Dent on YouTube -</a>- Pro Tip: These short videos are great to share with dads!<br> <br> <a href="http://www.on-boys-podcast.com/129-grief-with-tom-golden/">Episode 129: Grief with Tom Golden</a><br> <br>
