This one’s for the parents of boys. In this episode, I’m diving into a conversation we really need to be having—about our sons, teen boys, puberty, the rise of radical voices like Andrew Tate, and the pressures our boys are feeling in today’s culture. I’m not here to panic or point fingers, but to help us think critically about what’s really going on, how we’re showing up for our boys, and how to keep connection strong even as hormones hit and the Internet gets louder. From the truth about sex hormones and aggression to the problem with the phrase “toxic masculinity,” I’m sharing the big picture (and the hard convos) that can actually support our boys in becoming healthy, grounded men.
Timestamps:
(00:00:41) Navigating Boys' Online Influence in Parenting
(00:02:32) Navigating Adolescent Hormonal Shifts and Aggression
(00:11:15) Navigating Masculine Expectations During Puberty
(00:22:54) Validation and Connection: Online Radicalization Among Youth
(00:34:29) Promoting Open Communication with Children about Emotions
(00:38:27) Fostering Early Conversations on Gender and Politics
(00:38:27) Effective Teen Communication Building Trust and Respect
(00:45:28) "Potty Training Support and Personalized Assistance"
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