Books

The Wonder of Boys by Michael Gurian

Therapist and educator Michael Gurian takes a close look at modern boyhood, and the biological and neurological differences between boys and girls which need to be understood and nourished in order to raise healthy, happy boys.

The Minds of Boys by Michael Gurian and Kathy Stevens

Gurian and Stevens investigate the "male learning style" and offer advice to parents and teachers on how to encourage learning based on the particular strengths of boys.

Raising Cain by Dan Kindlon, Ph.D. and Michael Thompson, Ph.D.

Therapists Kindlon and Thompson share insights on boys' emotional development from birth through the college years. They argue that boys desperately need a new standard of "emotional literacy," showing how our culture's dominant masculine stereotypes shortchange boys and lead them toward emotional isolation.

Speaking of Boys by Michael Thompson, Ph.D.

Thompson’s book encourages parents to help their sons develop the emotional intelligence necessary to succeed. He seeks to answer parents' questions concerning the complexities of raising a boy in today's society.

The Men They Will Become by Eli H. Newberger, M.D.

Well-known pediatrician Eli Newberger blends stories and suggestions aimed at empowering boys to make strong character-building choices. Not meant to be a quick-reference guide, the author focuses on open communication lines and leading by example.

Co-Active Coaching by Laura Whitworth, Henry Kimsey-House & Phil Sandahl

A comprehensive guide to the co-active coaching model of learning and growth.

DVD's

Raising Cain

Michael Thompson. Ph.D. consults with some of our nation's most respected psychologists, social activists, researchers and educators to probe the issues facing boys and find solutions to their dilemmas.

Inside the Teenage Brain 

The PBS program FRONTLINE investigates how scientists are exploring the recesses of the brain and finding some new explanations for why adolescents behave the way they do.

Articles

Mommy, I Know You, Newsweek Jan. 30, 2006

Feminist scholar Carol Gilligan explains how the study of girls can teach us about boys.

The Trouble With Boys, Newsweek Jan. 30, 2006

Educators discuss new ways to help boys succeed at school.

College Kids Get Coached Up, USA Today October 11, 2005

Discusses how colleges and students are using coaching to improve academic performance, increase retention rates, and help students transition from high school to college life.

Web Sites

The Michael Gurian Educational Institute

An educational training organization primarily focused on providing teachers, administrators, parents and community members with crucial understanding of how the brain learns and how the male and female brain learn differently.