Host Priscilla Bagley welcomes educational psychologist, author, and Raising Sons podcast host Dr. Richelle Whittaker for a thoughtful conversation about raising confident, emotionally healthy boys. Drawing from her professional work and personal experiences as a mom, Dr. Whitaker explores how boys develop emotionally, why their needs are often misunderstood in schools and society, and how stereotypes can lead boys to mask feelings as anger or withdrawal.

Together, they discuss the importance of presence, positive language, healthy outlets for emotions, supportive school environments, appropriate risk-taking, and meaningful adult connections. She offers practical strategies for parents and educators to better understand boys, create safe spaces for emotional expression, and help them grow into emotionally whole individuals who feel seen, heard, and accepted.

Learn more about Dr. Whittaker through her website, book, podcast, and social media:

Website: https://www.richellewhittaker.com/

Book: https://bit.ly/strongmenstarthere

Podcast:⁠ https://bit.ly/raisingsonpodcast⁠

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_richelle/

YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/@drrichellewhittaker