Parenting teenagers untangled. 🏆 Your Weekly Hug

Talk to your boys: Masculinity, gaming, sexuality and emotions.

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Nov 12, 2025
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Joanna Schroeder
Joanna Schroeder, co-author of 'Talk to Your Boys' and educator, dives into the complexities of raising emotionally aware young men. She highlights how boys often mask their emotions and offers strategies to foster genuine dialogue rather than authoritarian communication. Discussing the pressures of masculinity, Joanna emphasizes the importance of empathy and connection. She also shares tips on managing screen time, navigating sex education, and creating safe spaces for tough conversations, ensuring boys grow up as respectful, resilient individuals.
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INSIGHT

Boys' Hidden Emotional Depth

  • Boys have just as rich an internal emotional life as girls, but are often taught not to show it.
  • That suppression creates performative stoicism rather than authentic emotional skills.
ADVICE

Prioritise Communication Skills

  • Read the communication chapter first because nobody teaches parents how to talk with tweens and teens.
  • Use the toolkit of scripts and techniques to turn conversations into connection.
ADVICE

Tackle Screen Time Early

  • If your child is 8–11, prioritise the screen time and technology chapter to reduce conflict.
  • Teach media literacy to protect them from scams, recruitment and harmful content.
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