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I personally know Bobbi & can attest to her professionalism & compassion. If you've been diagnosed w (or know someone who was) Hepatitis C in recent years, please reach out to her

Boys & young men now spend much of their time online b/c they "feel that the internet gets them and their deepest fears.” If we want to change that, this is what we need to do (see more here - buildingboys.substack.com/p/building-boy…)

“Taking time to acknowledge in the boys and young men the good they do – acts of kindness, compassion, consideration, care and support – helps to amplify in them the good values and aspirations.” buff.ly/4fFKUL5

I agree w this 100%. And this distrust of & judging others based on who they may vote for is harming us all. Related: "Real people are much more trustworthy, generous, friendly, and open minded than we realize." -dailymail.co.uk/health/article…

1 example: "Because most Minnesota rinks are publicly owned—and thus more affordable than the privately held facilities in other states—more kids play ice hockey in Minnesota than any other state"

I left off my stints working at Ben Franklin, a local mom-&-pop grocery store, & my summers working at the canning factory

These differences can also be attributed to the fact that many adults (& teens) misunderstand male depression, which may manifest as rage, irritability, withdrawal, & anger, instead of sadness & tears.

THIS. This, more than any of the other articles I've read re Gus & Tim Walz, gets at why it moved me so much. It was such a genuine expression of family love & delight. Thank you, Heidi Stevens, for articulating this so well.

The headlines need to include the number of victims traumatized for lifetime.

When our default position toward other humans becomes one of suspicion and distrust, rather than curiosity & empathy, we all lose. Daniel Cox

Kinda cool -- I just found out that one of my articles is quoted in this law review article - digitalcommons.law.uw.edu/cgi/viewconten…

I wrote this in 2022, after Uvalde: "We cannot realistically expect to have a healthy, safe society if we do not invest in the wellness and well-being of each of her citizens. Let’s stop ignoring the red flags, and start weaving a safety net."

Systemic changes are certainly needed to address the continuing scourges of school shootings, community violence and rising suicides. While we advocate for change, let’s act as well. buildingboys.substack.com/p/how-to-stem-… American Institute for Boys and Men Next Gen Men Dr. Vivek Murthy, U.S. Surgeon General

Systemic changes are certainly needed to address the continuing scourges of school shootings, community violence and rising suicides. But while we advocate for change, let’s each work, within our own homes, neighborhoods, schools, and communities - buildingboys.substack.com/p/how-to-stem-…

I met ComicNurse at this yr's Association of Health Care Journalists convention - b/c I sat at the "wrong" table (the Chicago area chapter) for breakfast. Well, that meeting turned into this article. I love profiling nurses doing cool things!

Judges said, "Building Boys…was the clear winner for the depth of its reporting and the author’s skillful weaving of anecdotes, research and examples. Fink deftly illustrates...how the adults in boys’ lives can best support them as they grow" amazon.com/Building-Boys-…

We're recording an ON BOYS Listener Q & A podcast episode this week! Got a boy-related question you'd like us to tackle? Drop it below (or DM me privately).

I'm accepting editing clients in nonfiction genre. Specialty is developmental editing but also do complete manuscript edits. There's always a free consultation. DM me if interested!

I'm a woman & I agree w the 15 yr old boy in this video who understands why many women chose "bear" & said "I think it's kind of sad, though" SheKnows youtube.com/watch?v=_ce-vo…

A really important message, this month & always: “If someone you love has died by suicide – or dies in the future – it doesn’t mean you failed.” speakingofsuicide.com/2024/09/23/not… Stacey Freedenthal