t’s amazing how much you grow with someone you’re with for a long time.
I Keep Trying To Make My Son Cool
Joanna Schroeder admits that she thinks coolness matters…and she wonders if that makes her a jerk or a good parent.
11 Things Your Teen Won’t Regret in 11 Years
Adults are constantly warning teens about what they’ll regret. Here, 11 things they probably won’t.
Switcheroo: A Confrontational Gender-Bending Experiment
Hana Pesut’s Switcheroo photos expose how gender and identity are defined by the clothing we choose to wear. Joanna Schroeder and her husband volunteer to participate in the experiment.
I Don’t Need to Be ‘The Man’ in Order to Be a Man
Jeff Perera explains his “Ladder of Masculinity” TEDx talk, and how toxic masculinity is linked to violence.
The Sexual Abuse of Boys Is Not About ‘Getting Lucky’ and We Need to Stop Promoting This Myth
When we frame sexual abuse as a “sexual relationship” or call a male survivor of sexual abuse “lucky”, we harm survivors of any gender.
Trying to Keep Kids Safe in a Gun-Obsessed World
Joanna Schroeder, a mother of two active boys, confides that she lets her kids play with toy guns.
The Simplest Dating Advice Ever: Give Her Your Number
Joanna Schroeder explains exactly why you shouldn’t ask a woman for her number.
Men and Love: 7 Ways Guys Need Romantic Superheroes, Too
Guys, don’t you deserve to be swept off your feet, too?
6 Surprising Things I Learned About Men From Growing Up With Guys
Joanna Schroeder has always been a Guy’s Girl, and that’s given her some important (and surprising!) insights about men.
8 Things You Must NEVER Do When Raising Boys
You may think you have this parenting thing wired, but if you’re raising boys, you may be making some of these critical mistakes.
Bugs, Boys and Power: Is Cruelty to Animals Natural?
Ideas for raising compassionate children in a power-hungry world.
Ideas for raising compassionate children in a power-hungry world.
3 Tips For Raising Kids Who Won’t Bully Others
And no, it’s NOT normal for kids to be bullied. Period.
Yes, You Have to Be Delusional to Be Happy in Marriage
But that’s not a bad thing! By Lesli Doares for YourTango Many people think you’re downright CRAZY to get married these days. Well, it turns out that being full-on ‘crazy’ isn’t necessary, just a little bit delusional. Researchers from the University at Buffalo and the University of British Columbia found that being delusional about your spouse is one of the biggest secrets to a long and loving marriage.…
This Mall Santa Showed a Boy with Autism Real Holiday Spirit
Santa did more than tell a little boy that it’s okay to be himself, he also showed us how to be better people ourselves.
4 Ways to Raise Ethical Kids in a High-Tech World
Sexting, trolling and bullying – oh my! Joanna Schroeder on how to teach your kids ethical online behavior.