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Boys, anxiety, and the silence beneath the surface
Stephen Feeney 30/06/2025 Stephen Feeney 30/06/2025

Boys, anxiety, and the silence beneath the surface

Boys are not immune to anxiety. They’re just taught not to show it.

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The power of strengths-based approaches in youth wellbeing
Stephen Feeney 23/06/2025 Stephen Feeney 23/06/2025

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

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Rethinking masculinity and role models - how to move away from the depravity model
Stephen Feeney 16/06/2025 Stephen Feeney 16/06/2025

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.

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Boys’ mental health needs more than a week
Stephen Feeney 09/06/2025 Stephen Feeney 09/06/2025

Boys’ mental health needs more than a week

Weeks like Men’s Health Week are fantastic but more can be done

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Strategies to help our boys build respectful relationships
Stephen Feeney 03/06/2025 Stephen Feeney 03/06/2025

Strategies to help our boys build respectful relationships

I researched some of the best ways we can teach our young men build successful relationships

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How to rethink praise for boys
Stephen Feeney 27/05/2025 Stephen Feeney 27/05/2025

How to rethink praise for boys

There is more than one way to do this!

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Goldilocks Days: Why Boys Don’t Just Need Strength – They Need Balance
Stephen Feeney 12/05/2025 Stephen Feeney 12/05/2025

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?

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Boys' body image - Time for it to become a focal point in the classroom
Stephen Feeney 05/05/2025 Stephen Feeney 05/05/2025

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.

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