The "I AM" Blog
Every parent wants their son to grow up believing in himself. But in a world where boys face unique pressures—from suppressing emotions to living up to outdated stereotypes—helping them develop genuine self-worth can feel overwhelming. Research from Stanford University shows...
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Watch any elementary school playground and you'll notice something fascinating. While some children naturally take charge of games and activities, others hang back, waiting to be invited or chosen. Research consistently shows that many young girls, even those who are...
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By age 5, children are already forming beliefs about themselves that can stick around for decades. "I'm not good at math." "I'm not as pretty as Emma." "Nobody wants to play with me." "I always mess up." These thoughts might seem...
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Adult social media posts make it seem like everyone else had their teenage years figured out. They didn't. That successful entrepreneur posting motivational quotes? They spent sophomore year eating lunch alone in the library. The confident teacher giving you advice?...
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Society taught us that real men don't need encouragement. We're supposed to be self-sufficient machines that never break down. But here's the truth – this mindset is slowly destroying us from the inside. Men are three times more likely to...
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