29/06/2025
Raising boys today isn’t what it used to be.
There’s still peer pressure and growing pains — but now we’re also navigating social media, shifting gender roles, and big conversations around mental health.
As a counsellor and a parent just entering this phase with my own son, I know how tricky it can feel.
I recently shared thoughts with on raising emotionally healthy, resilient boys — from talking about feelings and masculinity, to handling online pressure and building respectful relationships.
💬 “Boys are socialised early on to suppress their emotions. That makes it harder for them to express vulnerability in healthy ways.”
💬 “The online world can shape how boys see themselves — sometimes in really unhelpful ways.”
If you’re raising or supporting boys, I hope it helps you feel a little more confident, a little less alone 💛
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🗣 I’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments — what are you noticing in the boys you care for?
