Men & Masculinity
Life is always evolving
We are hardwired to adapt and grow. Sometimes we don’t do it in ways that are healthy and positive. Our earliest responses become our core strategies and those don’t always serve us well as we age. That’s why we support men doing their work and evolving themselves.
Fixing Mistakes: A Step-by-Step Guide to Mending Fences
Picture this: you're cruising along in life, confident in your knitting skills or maybe just handling daily tasks when suddenly—bam! A snag. Now, we've all been there; fixing mistakes isn't just about correcting a slip of the needle or a misplaced stitch. It's an...
When you need to Apologize, use an Effective Apology and mean it.
Apologizing to someone that you have offended, hurt, or embarrassed can be difficult, but it is an important step in rebuilding trust and restoring relationships. An apology is an acknowledgment of wrongdoing and a sincere expression of remorse. It is a sign of...
The Changing Shape of Family, Masculinity and Care Work
“Do Dads Really Matter?” Some people might be offended by that question. One of the most important conversations currently related to men and masculinity is related to fathering and the impact of fathers. Dads by the Numbers Astoundingly,...
Men & Joy
Joy is a deep feeling of contentment, satisfaction, and/or appreciation of the things that mean the most to us — which isn’t necessarily attainment (the promotion) or material things (the new toys). It’s also not something we ‘attain’ and then it’s just there...
Men and… telling it like it is!
Article 1 in a short series.
We live in a world of constant “spin”. Thanks to social media, there are many new ways to cover up the truth and deceive others for political reasons or personal gain. Or for no reason at all, just by passing on the lies and half-truths that have become accepted. Sometimes too, the blunt truth feels uncomfortable, so people may speak in ways that “water down” the truth.
Emotional Development and the Conditions We Place on Men’s Tears
Linda Lee wrote an article for the New York Times (2002), in which she describes a brief moment on CNN where well-known TV anchor Wolf Blitzer was reporting on news of a Senator dying in a plane crash. What is off-putting, yet all too familiar, about Lee’s...
Community – Next Gen Men
Next Gen Men’s mission is to change how the world sees, acts and thinks about masculinity. Jake Stika, the organization’s Executive Director based in Vancouver, says the Canadian non-profit “is working towards a future where boys and men feel less pain and cause...
When Your Ex Moves On: Helping Your Kids Succeed in the Transition
The Broken Dream of the Parent Trap So, you are divorced or separated and are sharing custody of your children with your ex-partner. Things have stabilized and there is a comfortable routine emerging. The kids seem settled and even happy. I remember...