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

Content warning: This episode contains topics that may not be appropriate for younger ears. Use discernment when listening.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 dramaticallysack 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 ChannelCommon Sense MediaConnect with Dr. Leonard SaxWebsiteBook: Boys Adrift: The Six Factors Driving the Growing Epidemic of Unmotivated Boys and Underachieving Young MenAbout 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.Episode Sponsors |Hey Polo | Protect your loved ones without spying on them. Go to heypolo.com/MINIMALIST or use code MINIMALIST to get 40% off your first year.HungryRoot | Head to HungryRoot.com/minimalist and use code MINIMALIST to get 40% off your first box and a free item of your choice for life.The Minimalist Moms Podcast would not be possible without the support of weekly sponsors. Choosing brands that I believe in is important to me. I only want to recommend brands that I believe may help you in your daily life. As always, never feel pressured into buying anything. Remember: if you don't need it, it's not a good deal!Enjoy the Podcast?Post a review and share it! If you enjoyed tuning into this podcast, then do not hesitate to write a review. You can also share this with your fellow mothers so that they can be inspired to think more and do with less. Order (or review) my book, Minimalist Moms: Living & Parenting With Simplicity.You can contact me through my website, find me on Instagram, Pinterest or like The Minimalist Moms Page on Facebook.Our Sponsors:* Check out 1-800-GOT-JUNK and use my code 1800gotjunk.com for a great deal: https://www.1800gotjunk.com* Check out Amazing Generation: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com* Check out Wayfair: https://www.wayfair.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy