Boys are often disciplined more often than girls in the classroom and as a result a cycle of behavior ensues.
The Organized Chess Experiment for Life
Connie K. Grier shares how playing chess teaches valuable life lessons and prepares kids for life.
Hello, My Name Is…. Teaching our Children to Network Effectively
Connie K. Grier shares a few tips to support your son’s foray into the world of professional relationship building.
Boys Don’t Cry…Or Do They??
Boys are healthiest when they can express the full range of emotions, from anger to sadness, and are allowed to be human.
When Special Stops Being Special
Does the behavior of some boys automatically relegate them to being labeled as “special needs” and marginalized in the school setting?
In the Blink of an Eye: Protecting our Sons From the Criminal Justice System
Connie K. Grier sheds light on how in the criminal justice system, the transition from boyhood to manhood happens in the blink of an eye
The Boys in the Plastic Bubble
Connie K. Grier wanted to protect her sons from the world. So it’s understandable that she panics when one of her sons ventures on his own by public transportation.
Raising Boys: Of Utmost Urgency
Connie K. Grier, our new weekly contributor, will be exploring the tough questions, discussing the often overlooked issues, and sharing the life lessons that come from the day to day raising of boys.




