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The Trouble with Boys: Helping your Son in School

a book by Peg Tyre

I am currently reading a book titled ” The Trouble with Boys” and let me be the first to say that it is amazing. If you have a boy, you owe it to yourself to read this book. The author, Peg Tyre, sheds light on a troubling statistic—that our schools are failing our boys. Throughout the last few decades,  the school system has been changing. Different teaching styles, longer hours, less recess and different expectations have morphed school time. Boys, who notoriously need more “wiggle room”, find themselves crammed into desks, punished for fidgeting and as a result, begin to slip behind in school. By the time boys enter middle school, the majority of them are not living up to their academic potential and the majority of  “behavioral” problems in school are boys. More “honor students” are girls and more women are attending college then their male counterparts.

If you are a parent with a young boy, you know all too well that “circle time” has become the dreaded regiment they all must conform to before they head off to kindergarten. Many boys are inappropriately labeled as ADD or ADHD when 40 years ago they would’ve been just a normal kid.

Cultural changes have also changed the way boys are allowed to play. Good ol fashioned games of tag have been replaced by adult driven “kiddie soccer” classes. Free time spent lazily swimming in rivers and creeks have been replaced by “swim lessons” with a certified instructor. No splashing, no running.  Boys are discouraged from aggressive play to “prevent” them from becoming aggressive bullys. Sword fights and gun fights are discouraged and video game have replaced board games.

As a result of society’s changes, the school system inevitably changed as well. Now, it favors girls and the style of learning that is best suited for the female gender. Boys need to learn in a more hands on way and need to have access to sports and recess throughout the day. If our school systems fail to see what a diservice they are doing to our boys, we may end up with a generation of slackers and underachieving men.

As a mother of 2 sons, I found Peg Tyre’s analysis of the problems boys face in the school system  absolutely enlightening. I encourage all mothers with boys and all educators to read her incredible book. If you are a mother struggling with your boy in school, you need to read this book and realize that it is not your fault….and it is not his fault. It is the school system that is failing them and unless we speak up, the situation will only get worse.

The Cool Way to Drool: A Baby Chaleco Review

When my third child was born he was a bit different from the other 2 right from the start. He was small, he was blonde and he had blue eyes. After the first few months it was apparent that his differences didn’t stop there. He was a spitter and a drooler unlike any other child I had seen. It wasn’t uncommon for us to go through 2-3 changes of clothes a day and I was desperate for a solution. Then, by chance, I stumbled across Baby Chaleco and I couldn’t be happier.

What is Baby Chaleco?

Baby Chaleco is a company that sells a revolutionary Performance Wear bib that is guaranteed to keep the clothing dry. This amazing bib is unlike any other bib on the market. It fits the baby like a shirt and is unbelievable comfortable and stylish. The outer layer is soft and absorbent, while the inner layer is highly water resistant. The result is a innovative yet stylish bib your baby will want to wear over and over again.

Baby Chaleco is the brainchild of founder and mother, Carol Schiller. In her attempt to keep her son dry, she developed the revolutionary soakproof garment and hasn’t looked back. She knows first hand the frustration and limitations of current bibs and is pleased to offer parents everywhere this amazing alternative.

All Baby Chaleco designs come in a variety of styles and colors. With all of the adorable patterns on the front, your Baby Chaleco may be cuter than the garment underneath. If your baby is a chronic spitter, a drooler, or a constant spiller, you need to check out Baby Chaleco today.
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