Best-selling therapist Dr. Michael Thompson feels strongly that boys shouldn’t be required to sit still all day. He also wants parents to let go so their kids can play on their own. Ah, for the good old days.
The Lisa Wexler Show Podcast is accessible here: https://shows.acast.com/6398bb70ee249200127c1182/episodes/raising-boys-vs-raising-girls
Michael Thompson was interviewed by Jessica Winter. The article appeared in the September 5, 2023 edition of the New Yorker Magazine.
“Families are more anxious than ever to find out what happens in school. But there may be value in a measure of not-knowing and not-telling.”
The story can be read here: https://www.newyorker.com/news/annals-of-education/can-teachers-and-parents-get-better-at-talking-to-one-another
Dr. Thompson was interviewed on teaching boys consent by Boston’s local NPR station, WBUR – Boston Radio.
Dr. Thompson was recently quoted in Jill Harris’ “Phone-Sick at Camp” column in the New York Times. (more…)
Dr. Thompson was recently interviewed by Rachel Peachman for Parents Magazine on summer sleep away camps, homesickness and how time away from home can foster a child’s sense of freedom. (more…)
Dr. Thompson flew to Dubai on February 5th to conduct faculty workshops and speak to students at the American School of Dubai. Over the course of three days he spoke to every student from fifth through twelfth grade in assemblies, he conducted three faculty workshops, and made three presentations to parents. He was also a guest on the student television network, hosted by Alexa, a terrific (and well-prepared) interviewer.
