The Good Men Project Magazine

Father’s Day is coming – that means families all over North America will be thinking about dads, and what it means to be a good one. The people over at The Good Men Project Magazine, a non-profit organization promoting positive behaviour and responsibility among at-risk men and boys, are releasing a special issue to celebrate Father’s Day. Here’s their press release:

The Good Men Project Magazine Preview

Special Father’s Day Issue

Issue Highlights: June 16, 2011

Highlights from our Father’s Day issue (All of this–and much more–will go live on The Good Men Project Magazine on Wednesday, June 16.)

• Mike Mooney tells the unforgettable story of a father who spent 26 years in prison for a rape he didn’t commit, and the son who was only 1 when his father was sent away. Now exonerated and free, father and son are learning it’s not always easy picking up where you left off.

• In an excerpt from his critically acclaimed new book, Are We Winning? Fathers, Sons, and the Great Game in the New Century, Will Leitch drinks with (and occasionally learns from) his dad.

• How would you describe your father in two words? Good Men Project founder Tom Matlack asks famous men—from athletes to writers—to do just that. In addition, he writes about young men growing up without fathers.

• What does a dad look like? We highlight photographs of 100 fathers—one per year from the last century.

• Being a great dad isn’t always easy. In an excerpt from his new book, The Modern Dad’s Dilemma, John Badalament teaches dads how to see—and be seen—by their kids.

• Kase Johnstun always admired his grandfather’s longterm sobriety. Then, on a family fishing trip, grandpa fell off the wagon. And he stayed there until he died. “Losing Grandpa” is Johnstun’s powerful story about his grandfather’s decision to drink himself to death.

• Book reviewer Andrew Ladd reviews biographies of famous figures who are often referred to as “The Father of [x]” (Edison/invention, Darwin/evolutionary theory, Marx/communism, FDR/New Deal) to see what they were like as actual fathers.

The Good Men Project Magazine is a cross-platform, multi-media destination featuring compelling writing about parenting, sex, relationships, identity, ethics, humor, and health. The publication’s contributors include top-tier journalists commissioned to provide feature content as well as volunteer writers and bloggers.

Online only at http://www.goodmenproject.com

About The Good Men Project

The Good Men Project. It’s a book. A movie. A national discussion about what it means to be a good man in the 21st century. A series of live events. And an online platform that covers Facebook, YouTube, Twitter and a slew of other sites. It’s also a part of the Good Men Foundation, a registered 501(3)c charitable organization designed to help men and boys at risk.

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Contact: Benoit Denizet-Lewis, Editor-at-Large, Good Men Project Magazine (benoitsf@gmail.com)

Lisa Hickey, Publisher lisahickeycreative@gmail.com 617-513-5806

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A Child Scientist

Why do I write these articles? Why do you read them? Neither of us would be here if we didn’t think parenting research is important. But recently, I began to think about WHY it’s important, and it’s led me to examine what drives Family Anatomy.

I’m a big believer in the idea that, if parents love their kids and their children know it, they’ll be protected against most of the stressful events that all kids experience as they grow up. There’s research to back up that idea. We love our kids, and we want them to know it. For that to happen, parents need to demonstrate their love in both words and actions. We want to make decisions that will help them to be happy and successful as they grow up. Sometimes those decisions lead to disagreements – we know those choices were made in our kids’ best interest, but they don’t always feel that way. We second-guess ourselves, creating stress for us as well as the kids. These situations are no easier for psychologists than they are for other parents!(...)
Read the rest of 10 Reasons Why Parenting Science is Important (723 words)

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A kid and his dog by Ssmallfry

Health is not just about being physically fit – it’s also about being mentally sound, and retaining the ability to concentrate, focus, set and accomplish goals. The Interesting thing is that a lot of our children’s mental health can be affected by their physical status. “You are what you eat” or “Garbage In, Garbage Out”, are two sayings that come in to play. A good diet and fitness regime will help your kids be more mentally in tune, more able to concentrate and more inclined to thrive. But with TV commercials pitching high-sugar, high-carb and synthetic foods to be eaten while playing sedentary video games, parents might feel they face an uphill battle to keep kids healthy.(...)
Read the rest of 10 Ways to Help Your Kids Stay Healthy (647 words)

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Post tags: exercise, Health, Mental Health, nutrition, physical, psychology
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A little shy … by Youssef Hanna

There’s a lot of trust involved in sending your child to school. You count on your child’s teacher to protect him or her from bullies, to reinforce prosocial behaviours, and to establish a positive attitude toward learning. The first day of kindergarten can be a difficult one for kids and their parents, especially if they haven’t been involved with a preschool or a daycare! The move from kindergarten to Grade 1 can be a challenge as well, as the schedule changes from a half to a full day of academics. Starting school can be especially anxiety-provoking for shy children, for whom the large group of peers and demands for verbal participation can be daunting. What helps shy kids cope in Grade 1? It turns out that their relationship with their teacher can be an important factor.(...)
Read the rest of 4 Tips to Help Shy Kids at School (595 words)

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Post tags: Academics, anxiety, Children, psychology, research-based, school adjustment, shy kids, shyness
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The “Make Your Blog Carbon Neutral” program plants a tree in honour of participating blogs. Since a tree absorbs about 5kg of CO₂ in a year, the program effectively balances the carbon footprint of a typical blog. Not a bad thing to do on Earth Day!

Family Anatomy is carbon neutral! Here are a couple of links to articles we’ve written about nature / the environment an mental health:

Ecopsychology and spending time outside
Nature Art and therapy

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Hand in Hand 1 by Skadie

Being a parent is a mixed bag – on one hand, you feel immense joy and happiness at the birth of your child, but on the other, you know that as they grow older, your responsibilities increase and the challenges you face become greater. When they start school and start to make friends, they discover a world besides their home and the parents. And unless you know and accept that there are going to be many changes and challenges ahead and are prepared to deal with them, you’re going to find it difficult to stay connected to and bond with your kids. Although each child is different, in general, most parents face the challenges below:(...)
Read the rest of 5 Challenges You Face as a Parent (584 words)

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Post tags: Development, Parenting Ideas, Relationships
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We heard this week from Dr. Talwar that lying is a normal part of child development, occurring as kids begin to understand others’ perspective. Young children aren’t the only ones who fib, though. Teenagers also lie, to avoid getting in trouble, to get out of obligations, or for any number of reasons. And it’s not as simple as just lying – partial truths, or avoiding touchy topics are also possible strategies for dealing with disagreements with parents.

A study published in the April 2010 issue of the Journal of Adolescence examined the approaches taken by teens in situations likely to lead to disagreements with their parents. (...)
Read the rest of Lying teens and strict parents (432 words)

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Crossed fingers I by Katie Tegtmeyer

Doctors Brian and Giuseppe talk with Dr. Victoria Talwar, a researcher, author, and professor, about the development of lying and how parents can encourage their children to tell the truth.

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job hunting by Robert S. Donovan

I’ll admit it. I’m worried about the costs of my kids’ education. Tuition fees go up every year, so by the time my 6 year-old gets to college or university, it’s hard to know how far the savings will go! Obviously, I’m hoping that they’ll have some idea about their career path, so they can find a program and stick with it. But I didn’t stick with my original plan, and I know a lot of people who changed programs before finishing their degree. Is there a way to improve the odds that your teenager will choose a post-secondary program leading to a career that he or she will love?(...)
Read the rest of Worried about your kids’ career plans? (508 words)

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get a job by apenny

Parents often wonder and worry about what their kids will do when they grow up. After all those years of investing into their son or daughters’ formal and informal education, parents hope that their child launches into a successful career. As with other areas of their development, parents are in a unique position in terms of knowing their child and being able to guide and mentor them. But does a parent’s advice and encouragement have an impact in terms of the areas of specialization kids end up choosing in post-secondary school?(...)
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