What’s Happening to Our Boys - and How Can We Help? | Dr. Leonard Sax, Boys Adrift (Bonus Episode)

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American boys are failing to meet their potential And joining me today is New York Times bestselling author, Dr. Leonard Sax, to explain why and what we can do about it. A growing proportion of American boys are failing. From kindergarten to college, boys are becoming less resilient and less ambitious, and the gender gap in college attendance and graduation rates has widened dramatically

sack shares research-based factors that play a role in this shift But he's also here to share strategies that educators have found effective in reengaging boys at school, as well as crucial guidance for parents about everything from selecting a school to navigating AI and the "manosphere".

If you are a parent of boys - this is an episode you do not wanna miss!

Links Discussed in This Episode |

• Checkout the podcast storefront for recommendations from Diane.
• Subscribe to the Minimalist Moms Youtube Channel
• Common Sense Media
• Connect with Dr. Leonard Sax
• Website
• Book: Boys Adrift: The Six Factors Driving the Growing Epidemic of Unmotivated Boys and Underachieving Young Men

About Dr. Leonard Sax |

Dr. Leonard Sax is a physician, psychologist, and New York Times bestselling author specializing in child and adolescent development. He is the author of Why Gender Matters, Boys Adrift, Girls on the Edge, and The Collapse of Parenting. Dr. Sax has visited more than 500 schools worldwide and regularly speaks to parents and educators about the challenges facing children and teens today.

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