On Boys Podcast

Photo by Matthew Ingram via Flickr 'Tis the season for sleepaway camp and summer sleepovers! For some parents and kids, though, the prospect of a night away from home is scary. There are so many ‘what-if’s' that could happen: what if they’re cold? what if they get homesick? what if...what if...what if... But what if you let your kid go anyway? What if you work together to tackle any fear and uncertainty, and give your son the opportunity to test his skills and stamina? Time away from home is an opportunity for boys to: Discover new parts of themselves Build their resilience & self-esteem Be in charge of their own growth Learn how to struggle, suffer and navigate feelings of boredom Connect and collaborate with others Sleepovers and sleepaway camp are a great opportunity for parental growth and development too. When you send your son away (temporarily!), you learn to.. Let go. Trust your kids Allow other adults to mentor and influence your child. Still nervous? Listen to th