Boys Built Better

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Boys Built Better is bringing you experts in all areas of parenting boys, from the normal everyday parenting stuff to big current day issues. Join me so we all can live a slightly saner life and do better for our boys, one episode at a time. Part of the Loudspeaker family. Hear more at https://www.loudspeaker.org.

  1. Family and Show Updates

    10/09/2019

    Family and Show Updates

    Tune in for an update on where my family is now vs. when Boys Built Better started two years ago. There is more details in the episode, but for now, this is our last regularly scheduled show. Be sure to subscribe or like us on Facebook or Instagram for updates on new episodes. https://www.facebook.com/boysbuiltbetter/ https://www.instagram.com/boysbuiltbetter/

    22 min
  2. Vaping 101

    09/25/2019

    Vaping 101

    Vaping has been all over the news lately, but if you are raising a young adult vaping has probably been something that they have been exposed to for a lot longer than the recent headlines. Today I am chatting with health educator Christa Timmerman about the basics of vaping, its health concerns and how to talk to you child. Show Notes and LinksFor more information on vaping check out: https://www.larimerhealth.org/vapingFor resources on how to help you child quit visit: https://www.larimerhealth.org/youthquitDoes your child want to become a youth advocate? Check out: https://youthactionforhealth.comLike Boys Built Better on https://www.facebook.com/boysbuiltbetter/ or follow us at https://www.instagram.com/boysbuiltbetter/Timestamps •What is an e-cigarette (3:56) •Why is vaping so interesting to teens? (8:18) •Vaping rates in boys (10:00) •What regulations are in place to protect kids? (11:57) •Health Risks associated with vaping (15:36) •Recent Headlines (18:11) •What addiction really means (21:20) •How can parents prevent vaping (22:13) •Vaping in the community (24:24) •What to do if you find vaping products (25:24) •Does vaping hlep smokers quit? (26:38)

    30 min
  3. Tough Conversations with Your Kids (Part 2)

    09/11/2019

    Tough Conversations with Your Kids (Part 2)

    Boys Built Better returns on Loudspeaker with part two of our conversation recorded live at Heyday Fort Collins with guest Kori Wilford. Learn more about how to have tough conversations with your kids.

    49 min
  4. Tough Conversations with Your Kids (Part 1)

    08/28/2019

    Tough Conversations with Your Kids (Part 1)

    Earlier this summer, I was asked by my neighbor and friend Jennifer Little if I would speak at her shop Hey Day as part of its Hey Day grows series. We’d had several conversations about raising kids at our neighborhood get togethers and decided that it was information worth sharing.Would I speak alone? Oh, no! I reached out to my resident conversation expert and previous guest Kori Wilford. In this episode, we tackle how to talk to your kids about tough things while also respecting their curiosity and their right to know. The longer I host this show, the more I learn that this, above all other parenting topics, is the heart of our relationships with our kids.Want more Kori? Check out our original episode on talking to your kids about sex: https://boysbuiltbetter.com/podcast/creating-sexually-healthy-boys-of-all-ages-and-talking-to-your-son-about-sex/Want more Jen? Check out Hey Day online: https://theheydaystore.com/ https://www.instagram.com/theheydaystore/Want more Boys Built Better? Follow us: https://www.boysbuiltbetter.com/ https://www.instagram.com/boysbuiltbetter/ https://www.facebook.com/boysbuiltbetter/

    1 hr
  5. Starting Middle School (Rebroadcast)

    07/31/2019 ·  BONUS

    Starting Middle School (Rebroadcast)

    Reposting an episode from last summer about transitioning to middle school. In addition to my chat with parent Erin Dirvonas, I’m reflecting on how my son did during his first year. Listening to this again, it’s amazing how much stuff that she mentioned also came up for us. Is your child heading into middle school? Get prepped with this episode.Topics• The sixth-grade experience • Similarities to Elementary? • Teacher Communication • Developing Independence • Lunch Questions • Dealing with the locker • Time Management • Learning to speak for yourself • Picking an instrument • All the girls • Changing throughout the year/ grades • What to prepare for ahead of time • Learning to contemplate and expand ideas • Devices and social media • Parenting through middle school

    43 min
  6. Transitioning to Elementary School (Rebroadcast)

    07/17/2019 ·  BONUS

    Transitioning to Elementary School (Rebroadcast)

    Re-airing last year’s episode about transitioning your child to kindergarten. Last year I was working really hard to get my youngest prepared and am know happy to report back that he had a great, successful year. Is your own child about to start elementary school? From academics to independence skills, we’ve got a lot of great tips on how to make the transition a success.Looking for some last minute prep ideas? Find recommended workbooks at: https://boysbuiltbetter.com/education/best-workbooks-for-pre-k-children/The easy way I taught my middle son to tie shoes is available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5b0PiWo5rC4My favorite lunchbox is can be found at: https://amzn.to/2lgav6L

    34 min
  7. Talking to Kids (of All Ages) About Sex (Rebroadcast)

    07/03/2019 ·  BONUS

    Talking to Kids (of All Ages) About Sex (Rebroadcast)

    Re-airing one of the most informative episodes of the show to date. I recently spoke with Kori at an event regarding having tough conversations with your kids. While we recorded that event and it will be available as an episode in the fall, we had so many people reach out to us regretting that they couldn’t be there I thought I would re-air Kori and I’s first conversation.We are talking to Kori Wilford, a public health educator with the Larimer County Department of Health on how to raise sexually healthy boys and how to initiate that conversation early and often.From the definition of sexual health, to today’s research, to what to teach at all ages, this episode is not only fascinating but filled with great information and practical tips on how to tackle this conversation no matter how old your child is.Recommended Resources:It’s Perfectly Normal by Robie Harris https://amzn.to/2Lx8JJtWhat’s the Big Secret?: Talking about Sex with Girls and Boys by Laurie Krasny Brown https://amzn.to/2Lw6RRmWhat’s Happening to my Body? Book for Boys by Lynda Madaras https://amzn.to/2JkBtClAdvocates for Youth Parent Sex Ed Center http://www.advocatesforyouth.org/parents-sex-ed-center-homeProduct links on this post may be sponsored/non-sponsored affiliate links. Boys Built Better will receive a small percentage of any purchase you make after clicking such links. There is no extra cost or charges to you.

    58 min
  8. Patreon and Our Personal Story of Depression

    06/19/2019

    Patreon and Our Personal Story of Depression

    A few weeks ago, I talked with Dr. Hector De Leon about adolescent depression. During that episode I mentioned our own experience with depression but in an effort to get his information out, I didn’t say much about our personal story. Today I am chatting about what it was like to go through that with my son and how you can hear more personal stories of ours going forward.Show Notes and LinksWant to hear more exclusive audio on Patreon? Sign up to support us: https://www.patreon.com/boysbuiltbetterIf you haven’t already check out our interview with Dr. Hector DeLeon on Adolescent Depression: https://boysbuiltbetter.com/education/e22-depression-in-young-children-and-adolescents/Check out Kaiser Permanente’s site on depression including a self-assessment tool: https://findyourwords.orgWant more Boys Built Better? https://www.facebook.com/boysbuiltbetter/ https://www.instagram.com/boysbuiltbetter/Get full episode notes: https://boysbuiltbetter.com/

    20 min
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Boys Built Better is bringing you experts in all areas of parenting boys, from the normal everyday parenting stuff to big current day issues. Join me so we all can live a slightly saner life and do better for our boys, one episode at a time. Part of the Loudspeaker family. Hear more at https://www.loudspeaker.org.

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