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"One of the best things in the world to be is a boy; it requires no experience, but needs some practice to be a good one." Charles Dudley Warner

I am passionate about the world of boys. Now that I have two of my own, I am fascinated about their development, what makes them tick and when. What do they need most from their moms & dads, aunts & uncles, grandparents, teachers, coaches and peers? What can we do - one boy at a time - to break the cycle of abuse and rape against woman, bullying, inappropriate initiation headlines and to turn our boys into good men, husbands and fathers?

Please share your stories and photos about the uniqueness of your boys!

I'm so outta touch with girls!

Despite being a girl, having a sister and four nieces, since having two boys of my own, I have lost touch with girls. Yesterday I had to buy a present for a three year old girl's birthday party. I was lost! did they still like Barbies? At what age? Brats? Hannah Montana? The brands were all familiar but were they still relevant and at what age did they start and end?

Now, if it had been a boy's party, no problem! I am well versed in Thomas The Tank Engine, Ben 10, Spiderman, Superman, The Incredible Hulk, Cars, Graders & Trucks! 

When did this happen? When did I lose touch with the childhood likes and dislikes of my own gender?

The Wild Ones

Is it just me or are boys insanely wild? They seem to occupy every square inch or garden, house and playground! It reminds me of the following by Emile Rousseau:

You are worried about seeing him spend his early years doing nothing. What! Is it nothing to be happy? Nothing to skip, play and run around all day long? Never in his life will he be so busy again!