Men and Tears: Emotional Benefits of Crying

Men and Crying: Social Stigma vs. Emotional Benefits of Tears
If you believe that men who cry are sissies or weaklings, you need to put down your caveman club and join the world. Real men need to cry, are healthier when they shed tears and are more manly for having done so. (It's also extremely sexy--sorry! but it is...) Pick up a copy of Sam Taylor Wood' book Men Crying. It shows moving pictures of actors like Tim Roth, Laurence Fishburne, Ed Harris, Paul Newman, Daniel Craig, John Leguizamo and other very manly men crying. Not a fan of Tim Roth, but when that man cries, be still  my beating heart...Read on...

Puberty, Teens and Parenting Health Help

Coping Skills for Dealing with Puberty in Teens
Puberty. Hormones. The pituitary gland has a lot to answer for. It steals away your precious infant and drops a snarling tornado of tears in her place. The poor parents are left shell-shocked in the wake of the storm.
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Tweens: Understanding is the Key

Tweens: What is a Tween?
Tween is a buzzword that defines the 9-12 year old child, caught be-'tween' childhood and teenager. Lower ages of puberty have caused a social, cultural and educational push-down. We need to understand our tween to best help them.
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