Male role models: The modern-day Bigfoot?
Role models are visible every day - if you are looking in the right place
Building a growth mindset in boys: Why language, praise and "Yet" matter
Many boys believe they’re either good at something or they’re not. This fixed mindset holds them back.
Using growth mindset strategies, like praising effort over talent and adding “yet” to challenges (“I can’t do this… yet”), helps boys build confidence, resilience, and motivation.
Emotions are for boys too...we just need to teach them!
Discover practical, evidence-based strategies to build emotional literacy in boys. From games and journaling to storytelling and visual tools, help boys find the words they need to express themselves at home and in school.
Boys and the digital dilemma
How can we rethink screen time and wellbeing? Thankfully, we are starting the recognise how important it is to consider the digital wellbeing of our boys.
Boys, anxiety, and the silence beneath the surface
Boys are not immune to anxiety. They’re just taught not to show it.
The power of strengths-based approaches in youth wellbeing
Strengths-based approaches boost adolescent boys’ resilience and well-being by building on individual and community assets
Rethinking masculinity and role models - how to move away from the depravity model
In today’s complex social landscape, the question of how young men understand masculinity and their place in society has never been more urgent. On Father's Day, Headteacher and Father, Nick Hewlett, wrote an article in The Observer highlighting the challenges and opportunities we face in shaping healthier, more constructive models of manhood.
Boys’ mental health needs more than a week
Weeks like Men’s Health Week are fantastic but more can be done
Strategies to help our boys build respectful relationships
I researched some of the best ways we can teach our young men build successful relationships
Goldilocks Days: Why Boys Don’t Just Need Strength – They Need Balance
We often talk about boys needing strength, discipline, and resilience. But what if what they need is balance?
Boys' body image - Time for it to become a focal point in the classroom
Body image issues are no longer just a concern for girls.