A few years ago, I read “The Boy who Would Be a Helicopter” by Vivien Gussin Paley. This was her description of her work in Chicago around storytelling and story-acting. She describes how she worked with children to “scribe” their stories, recording them word-for-word as told by the children. The story was then acted out by the child and friends…
The responses of two-year-olds starting at nursery may be very different. The unfamiliarity of the setting will evoke a wide range of behaviours. Some, being overwhelmed, may simply ‘go into their shell’; some are distressed by the moment of separation from mums; others are attracted by everything in turn as it comes to their attention and they flit from one activity or centre to another. The toddler, who…
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Raising Boys With a Broader Definition of Masculinity
theatlantic.com
A psychologist explains how a strong relationship with a parent or teacher can help boys be their true selves, even when those selves don’t fit within narrow cultural norms.
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How do you support expectant dads? We were discussing this following a few recent baby showers for expectant mums. How do we dads prepare and support them? Who Let The Dads Out@ CFF......any ideas to share?
EPIC Dad Survival Session (with a free Survival Kit for expectant and new dads) on Friday 3rd May at 6pm at Lakenheath Methodist Church. Please spread the word!
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