Although there have been many changes in how parents feel about raising boys over the last few years, the truth is, boys still are faced with overwhelming pressure to "be tough" and to not show weakness. For boys who are by nature sensitive, it can be really hard to fit in. These boys are often targeted for bullying and, unfortunately, parents may not know how to support these children and may even make it worse for them. Dr. Ted Zeff gives us ten ways to help our sensitive boys in this article: http://drtedzeff.com/news/saving-our-sons-ten-step-plan-for-nonviolence.php
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Neuro-diversity--a fancy way of saying that all brains are different! People tend to believe that disabilities, like dyslexia, ADHD or mental illness are "all or nothing", meaning you have it or you don't. But in reality, every disability is on a continuum and many disabilities are very changeable in nature. Here's a great video that explains the brain function behind dyslexia and dispels some of the myths. Don't worry: it's short and entertaining, too! http://www.ncld.org/ld-insights/blogs/dyslexic-brain-video |