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Mothers Raising Boys

What do Tom Cruise, Ed Bradley, Alexander Haig, Bill Clinton, Alan Greenspan, Bill Cosby, Dr. Benjamin Carson and Les Brown have in common? They were all raised by single mothers. This information may give us a glimmer of hope, but for many moms the task of bringing up boys can seem very daunting. We worry that we might not have the skills needed to help them grow into men. I think the best thing we can do for our boys is get to know them personally and educate ourselves about what boys need to grow into strong men. Here are … Continue reading →

Jack & Emma Went up the Hill

What makes a baby name so popular? For the third year, Emma and Jack are holding steady in the top ten list of new baby names. Emma and Jack switch off with their friends Michael and Emily, but the magic of their names is that more and more moms and dads are selecting them to name their boys and girls. In the U.K the exact same list of boys names have been in the top fie since 1998 and they play musical chairs for who gets top honors. Those names are Jack, Sean, Conor, Adam and James. Sarah and Emma … Continue reading →

Young Men: Advice For Parents of New Scouts

I decided to ask my husband, who is a former Scoutmaster, for one piece of advice that he would give to parents that have a new Boy Scout in their family. He told me to tell you to go and buy the “Boy Scout Requirements” book that is available at a Boy Scout distribution center. He said this book was great, because it allows you to see the requirements that are needed to complete each merit badge. This is a wonderful tool to help parents help their boys to achieve Eagle. Many times your Boy Scout may have partially completed … Continue reading →

Boys & Guns

I have boys. A lot of boys. I am a girl. A girly-girl. I like dolls and make-up and doing hair and nails. I’m not just a girly-girl, I’m a pacifist girly-girl! I’m a boy-child’s worst nightmare! So of course, I was blessed with many boys. I believed in nurture over nature with all of my heart. When I had my boys I knew that they would not be bound by conventional gender restrictions during their play. I bought dollhouse, baby dolls, and play kitchens. One thing I did not buy was guns. Guns – the ultimate Boy Toy – … Continue reading →

Hurley International Announce Recall of Boy’s Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the manufacturer named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer products. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: Boy’s Windbreaker Jacket with Drawstring Units: About 330 Manufacturer: Hurley International, of Costa Mesa, Calif. Hazard: The jackets have a drawstring through the hood, posing a strangulation hazard to children. In February 1996, the CPSC issued guidelines (http://www.cpsc.gov/CPSCPUB/PUBS/208.pdf) to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on the neck and waist drawstrings of upper garments such as jackets and sweatshirts. Incidents/Injuries: No incidents … Continue reading →