Episode #170 - "Raising Emotionally Strong Boys" Guest: David Thomas
DR. MEG WITH GUEST DAVID THOMAS (Part 1)\nBoys need to be coached in the hard work of building emotional muscles. For many boys, the muscles are simply weak or underdeveloped. But weak muscles can get stronger with work. Building emotional muscles is some of the most important, yet most neglected, work in a boy\u2019s journey to manhood. Impacting his everyday life as a son, brother, student, athlete, and friend, these muscles will define who he will become as a husband, father, friend and coworker. Guest David Thomas shares in simple yet profound detail how boys can develop the 3 R\u2019s (Recognize, Regulate & Repair) -- Much like a car\u2019s dashboard, they can pay attention to emotional signals that come along, and how the proper response can keep them from facing further damage down the road.\n\xa0\nBREAK\n\xa0\nDR. MEG WITH GUEST DAVID THOMAS (Part 2)\nHelping boys find their way to the full experience of being human and being fully masculine is what guest David Thomas is aiming for in all his work. Dr. Meg and David Thomas continue their candid conversation, discussing topics such as:\n\xb7 \xa0 What is the value of allowing your son to feel discomfort?\n\xb7 \xa0 Do violent video games have an effect on the emotions and actions of a boy?\n\xb7 \xa0 How does technology affect boys?\n\xb7 \xa0 The connection between \u201chealthy risk\u201d and why boys seem to be less passionate about masculine things than in the past generations\n\xa0\nFollow David Thomas on Facebook and Instagram @raisingboysandgirls and find his latest parenting resources at raisingboysandgirls.com.\n\xa0\nFROM THE PRODUCER\nThanks for listening to Episode #170, Raising Emotionally Strong Boys, and for helping Dr. Meg\u2019s parenting revolution reach more than SEVEN MILLION downloads! Please subscribe, rate and leave a review for us on iTunes!\n\xa0\nGet Social with Dr. Meg on Facebook & Instagram @MegMeekerMD\nCheck out Dr. Meg\u2019s parenting resources and tools!\n\xa0www.meekerparenting.com\n\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices