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Gurian Institute Program Director, Dr. Glynetta Fletcher featured in Pleasonton Weekly article after Pleasanton Boys’ Summit, 10/3/2024. https://www.pleasantonweekly.com/blogs/tim-talk/2024/10/03/we-are-failing-our-boys-and-younger-men/
Top 20 Essential Books for Fathers, 2024: Advice, Inspiration, and Insights from Fatherhoodchannel.com https://fatherhoodchannel.com/2024/07/12/the-20-best-books-about-fatherhood/
Michael Gurian and the topic of Boys’ health and development in Dallas Morning News, September 2, 2023. https://www.dallasnews.com/opinion/commentary/2023/09/02/teaching-boys-to-become-good-men/.
Michael Gurian and Helping Boys Thrive Summit featured in the Spokesman-Review, 4/17/23. https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2023/apr/17/kellen-cares-nonprofit-offers-suicide-prevention-e/, and KXLY-TV. https://www.kxly.com/news/its-just-all-beneficial-helping-boys-thrive-summit-provides-resources-for-boys-with-mental-health/article_7bb0e38c-e165-11ed-9db8-a3499155e537.html.
Michael Gurian’s Saving Our Sons and aggression nurturance in the Washington Post. https://www.washingtonpost.com/parenting/2023/03/09/boys-insults-empathy-bonding/.
Michael Gurian’s The Wonder of Aging featured in Portland Press Herald, 3/6/23. https://www.pressherald.com/2023/03/05/bedside-table-3-books-on-a-theme/
The Gurian Institute’s Success Data at various schools and in various districts is featured in Global Initiative for Boys and Men Research here: https://gibm.substack.com/p/is-it-time-for-the-american-psychological .
The Gurian Institute is featured in the In His Own Words study by Sean Kullman of how to help boys in school, https://mailchi.mp/gurianinstitute/guest-blog-intersections-of-america-part-iii-sean-kullman?e=4e5d4edfc9.
Michael is featured in KXLY-ABC’s 2/28/23 story on social media addiction among teens. https://www.kxly.com/news/the-social-media-effect-how-big-of-a-problem-is-overuse-of-social-media-for/article_3afafcda-b779-11ed-8118-7bbe460746e7.html
Washington State legislators in January 2023 propose a Bill to Create a Washington Commission on Boys and Men. https://www.kxly.com/wa-males-account-for-80-of-suicides-in-the-state-among-other-troublingly-disproportionate-trends/
KXLY-TV features Michael in a week long series called “Saving Our Sons” that aired before the Kellen Cares Foundation Helping Boys Thrive Summit, April 23, 2022. https://www.kxly.com/saving-our-sons-a-local-experts-advice-for-parents-with-struggling-teen-boys/. Watch the full week long series here: https://www.kxly.com/how-to-watch-4-news-nows-saving-our-sons-series/
National Review features Michael’s insights and suggestions in its article on the Boy Crisis and school shootings: https://www.nationalreview.com/2022/06/americas-young-men-in-crisis/.
Michael’s article on social emotional development published in Pathways, October 2021, https://pathwaystofamilywellness.org/Issue-71/dry-your-eyes.html.
Michael and Gail Gurian Literary Awards Are Featured in 2022 by Gonzaga University. https://www.gonzagabulletin.com/news/gurian-awards-give-students-opportunity-to-showcase-their-writing/article_b79cd186-781f-11ec-8930-c72a5f93dd0c.html.
Podcast #326: Why Boys Are Struggling & What We Can Do To Help Them | The Art of Manliness http://www.artofmanliness.com/2017/08/01/podcast-326-raise-boys/
New York Times features Gurian Institute Schools. http://www.nytimes.com/2014/12/01/education/single-sex-education-public-schools-separate-boys-and-girls.html?_r=0
Powerful Interview with Michael Gurian about boys’ development on Russian television, May 9, 2021. https://www.rt.com/shows/worlds-apart-oksana-boyko/523238-battle-sexes-males-toxic/
For Chinese readers: Chinese publications interview Michael Gurian for the new edition of Boys and Girls Learn Differently, The Wonder of Girls and The Wonder of Boys, April 2021, Zhen Bang https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/WMLVmQkbqiPtq7zKLarCQw. The Bund Education https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/R6phJSZKwC64sVojVgh7pw
Australian Expert Maggie Dent features Michael in her new article on boys, April 2021. https://www.mamamia.com.au/teenage-boys-maggie-dent/.
Michael Gurian’s work featured in 2020 Canadian Gender Diversity effort. https://www.timescolonist.com/islander/geoff-johnson-gender-diversity-in-government-1.24055897.
Gurian helps develop new residential treatment boys school in Benton, Tennessee, The Forge School, 2021. https://www.prweb.com/releases/embark_behavioral_health_creates_specialized_program_to_improve_adolescent_boy_mental_health/prweb17647855.htm.
Gurian’s analysis of systemic disaffection of boys in schools and faith communities, November 16,2020. https://www.christianpost.com/news/is-gender-equality-shortchanging-boys-in-churches.html
Gurian’s The Minds of Girls in India’s Gen Z Magazine. https://www.youthkiawaaz.com/2020/06/characteristics-of-gen-z-your-observations/.
Michael’s work featured in “Boys to Men” article in the Daily Journal, May 2020. https://www.smdailyjournal.com/opinion/columnists/boys-into-men/article_64df205c-9fb3-11ea-983a-e377c3703d3e.html.
Michael’s work featured in the Good Dad Project Podcast 2020. https://gooddadproject.com/bonding-with-sons-and-daughters/.
Michael speaks at Educator Conference, February 2020. https://www.nebraska-advantage.org/esu-13-conference-provides-panhandle-educators-wintertime-boost.
Michael Gurian advice for Couples During COVID featured in Forbes Magazine, 4/24/20, https://www.forbes.com/sites/alexandrasternlicht/2020/04/23/couples-in-quarantine-only-18-are-satisfied-with-their-communication-during-coronavirus-pandemic/#4ca2960b5807.
The Federalist Interviews Michael Gurian on The Stone Boys, November 27, 2019. https://thefederalist.com/2019/11/27/boy-whisperer-michael-gurians-first-novel-delves-into-the-roots-of-male-trauma/
Psychotherapy.net features Michael Gurian’s The Stone Boys, December 2019. https://www.psychotherapy.net/blog/title/counseling-the-stone-boys-helping-boys-and-men-who-have-been-sexually-abused.
The Good Men Project features Michael Gurian’s The Stone Boys, December 2019. https://goodmenproject.com/featured-content/the-two-most-important-issues-facing-males-today-wcz/.
Michael’s new book, Saving Our Sons, in Psychology Today. https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/real-men-dont-write-blogs/201703/something-is-happening-here.
Michael Gurian supports and critiques new APA Guidelines on Practice with Boys and Men in the Federalist, January, 2019. https://thefederalist.com/2019/01/14/blaming-masculinity-will-make-male-crisis-worse/
Michael Gurian and Helping Boys Thrive Summits in First Things First: https://www.firstthingsfirst.org/2019/10/helping-boys-thrive/.
Gurian’s new book, The Stone Boys, in Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-minds-boys-and-girls/201910/why-are-so-many-our-sons-stone-boys.
Michael Gurian, interviewed by Dr. Lawrence Rubin, in Psychotherapy.net. https://www.psychotherapy.net/interview/michael-gurian-interview.
Michael Gurian and Boys and Farming in Wall Street Window. https://wallstreetwindow.com/2019/04/why-are-boys-still-attracted-to-farming-annie-holmquist-04-03-2019/.
Michael Gurian speaks on boys and men at Washington State University, February 2019. https://dailyevergreen.com/48007/life/foley-presentation-broke-down-the-boy-problem/
Michael Gurian appears in Best Quotes for Father’s Day. https://www.al.com/news/2019/06/fathers-day-2019-best-quotes-inspiration-to-celebrate-dad.html.
Michael Gurian is interviewed by the BBC World Service on the importance of mothers and fathers in children’s lives. mothers https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w3cswrkj) fathers (https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w3cswrkh).
Michael’s blog on Video Games and Character Development is published in June, 2019, Psychology Today, https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-minds-boys-and-girls/201906/using-videogames-teach-character. And on 7 Cups website: https://www.7cups.com/experts/how-to-use-video-games-to-teach-character/.
Michael’s work in Purpose Development is used by Maggie Dent in her powerful blog on boys’ undermotivation. https://www.maggiedent.com/blog/please-help-me-with-my-lazy-unmotivated-18yo-son-who-is-stuck-in-his-room-and-going-nowhere/.
Dr. Jed Diamond explore male/female brain difference and Michael’s viewpoint on nature and nurture, July 2019. http://menalive.com/the-good-men-manifesto-part-3/#more-5183, and https://goodmenproject.com/featured-content/this-truth-about-males-and-females-will-change-your-view-of-sex-love-and-life-forever-wcz/.
Michael’s blog, “Masculinity Is Not Our Enemy,” is published in Psychology Today’s blog, February 2019, https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-minds-boys-and-girls/201901/masculinity-is-not-our-enemy
Michael is featured in psychotherapy.net on the boy crisis and the APA Guidelines, February 28, 2019. https://www.psychotherapy.net/blog/title/the-masculinity-trap-a-science-based-response-to-the-apa-guidelines
Powerful piece in the Australian Daily Telegraph, “Why Men Are Turned Off Teaching,” uses Gurian’s work and The Minds of Boys, January 9, 2019
Michael Gurian’s work on kids and “healthy boredom” featured in Women’s Fitness magazine, January 31, 2019. https://www.womenfitnessmag.com/how-to-be-a-better-parent/.
Powerful opinion piece in October 2018 mentions The Wonder of Boys. https://www.smokymountainnews.com/opinion/item/25737-raising-boys-and-respecting-women.
Powerful opinion piece in October 2018 utilizes Saving Our Sons. https://dailycaller.com/2018/10/10/feminist-attack-men-harms-women/.
Powerful and detailed article by Joanna Allhands in the Arizona Republic about boys in America and the need for the Helping Boys Thrive Initiative, https://www.azcentral.com/story/opinion/op-ed/joannaallhands/2018/02/14/how-raise-boy-right-brain-different-girls/331425002/.
Opinion Piece in December 2018 by Terry Brennan in the Daily Caller on the state of boyhood in America uses Gurian work and work of colleagues and boy advocates. https://dailycaller.com/2018/12/07/opinion-dear-boys-we-hate-you/.
Article in the Spokesman Review Features Michael Gurian and The Minds of Girls. http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2018/nov/16/where-are-we-with-female-equality-things-parents-c/.
Article in Spokesman Review features Michael Gurian and Saving Our Sons. http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2018/nov/09/raising-strong-boys/.
Dartmouth Review includes the Gurian Institute’s work as it looks at the boy crisis in education. http://www.dartreview.com/boys-in-the-education-system/.
Bullying: When and How Should we Intervene? Gurian Institute and others featured in article in Daily Beast. http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2010/12/01/bullying-when-should-i-intervene.
Certified Trainer and author Eva Dwight explores Mom/Dad emotional intelligence differences in USA Today. https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/allthemoms/2018/07/18/encouraging-young-boys-resilience/789439002/.
Michael Gurian’s The Soul of the Child featured in the Journal Tribune. https://www.journaltribune.com/articles/community/our-highest-human-goals/
Gurian Institute school featured in the Washington Post – We Owe to Our Sons What We’ve Given Our Daughters. http://www.psychologytoday.com/em/118117
The Gurian Institute partners with the National Center for the Development or Boys at McCallie School in Chattanooga, TN. http://www.timesfreepress.com/news/local/story/2016/sep/22/boys-mind-talk-centers-development-educatiboy/387914/
GoodCall features GI Model Schools, analyzing Coed and Single Gender schools. https://www.goodcall.com/news/single-gender-education-010826
Model School in San Antonio Breaking Barriers to Learning. http://projects.expressnews.com/all-boys-school-ymla-young-mens-leadership-academy-school
Michael Gurian and the Gurian Institute appear in Tempe Union School District to help launch social-emotional wellness initiative. http://www.wranglernews.com/2017/02/20/differences-brains-boys-girls-guide-teaching-strategies/
Raising Boys and Girls in the New Millennium
http://www.cleveland.com/parents/index.ssf/2017/11/whos_harder_to_raise_boys_or_g.html Good article from cleveland.com that involves answers from Michael Gurian of The Gurian Institute.
“Boys, Girls, and the Science of Gender Difference.” http://www.inlander.com/spokane/boys-vs-girls/Content?oid=2905258
Understanding the Brains of Teen Girls and Boys, AZ PBS. http://www.pbs.org/video/2365951249/
Army and Navy Academy in Carlsbad, CA Uses Gurian Institute Theory and Best Practices. http://www.carlsbadlifestylepubs.com/2016/06/23/a-few-good-men/
Gurian Institute is featured in Industry Week. http://www.industryweek.com/education-training/are-we-losing-half-our-talent-due-outdated-education-methods?eid=forward
» Regarding Lessons of Lifelong Intimacy «
Michael speaks with Health Media Now about Successful Marriage
Tips on Life and Love– 5 Negative habits to avoid in your relationship
Michael talks about Intimacy and Marriage on Voice America
Five Questions on Marriage and Relationship, with Michael Gurian from The Spokesman-Review
Dr. Jed Diamond writes about Lessons of Lifelong Intimacy. http://menalive.com/5-habits-that-destroy-relationships/
» Regarding Helping Boys Find Purpose in Life «
Bay Area Parent – Boys Need Our Help. http://www.bayareaparent.com/Article/Whats-Up-with-Boys/
New York Times – Op-Ed Columnist: How Oedipus Wrecks
USA Today – Boys Need a Purpose in Life
Businessweek – The Importance of Purpose in Boys’ Lives
Chicago Tribune – Bringing Boys and Books Together Over the Summer
Kelley Ward, PhD, RN, C – Parenting Boys: What Boys Need From Moms
Woman’s Day – How to Raise a Good Man
Sophia Magazine (in Spanish) – Interview with Michael Gurian in Sophia Magazine, in Spanish
Creations Magazine – A Review of The Purpose of Boys
About Our Children – The Purpose of Boys Reviewed by About Our Children
iParenting – iParenting.com features “It’s a Baby Boy”
JTA – “Are Jewish Boys in Crisis?”
Lutheran Ministry looks at How to Help Boys
Deseret News looks at How Boys and Men Are Portrayed in the Media
» Regarding The Wonder of Aging «
Dr. Gurian discusses the art of becoming an elder, https://www.getold.com/becoming-an-elder-the-next-step-in-a-life-of-meaning.
Michael speaks with Labor of Love Staff on Making Marriage Last (Podcast)
Publisher’s Weekly, June 16, 2013 – http://publishersweekly.com/978-1-4767-0669-6#path/978-1-4767-0669-6
Asbury Park Press, online May 18, 2013- http://www.app.com/article/20130518/NJNEWS/305180015/1001/news&source=rss
The Fiscal Times Features The Wonder of Aging http://www.thefiscaltimes.com/Articles/2013/06/14/10-Ways-to-Launch-Your-Dream-Retirement-Job.aspx#page1
How To Protect Your Loved One from Elder Scams from Simon & Schuster’s Life & Love http://www.tipsonlifeandlove.com/your-money-and-career/is-grandpa-the-target-of-a-financial-scam-7-ways-to-protect-your-elderly-loved-ones
The Spokesman-Review feature, excerpt of The Wonder of Aging, June 17, 2013: http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2013/jun/17/writers-bloc/
Spirituality & Practice http://www.spiritualityandpractice.com/books/books.php?id=25114
Changing Aging with Dr. Bill Thomas http://changingaging.org/blog/changingaging-books-the-wonder-of-aging/
Listen to Michael Gurian & Michele Woodward on blogtalkradio.com The Wonder of Aging: Working Life After 50
Michael’s Wonder of Aging interview selected as Best of 50 and Beyond. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sPLI39Q5m7E
Grandparents Wonder Over Their Names http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2013/12/07/grandparent-names-baby-boomers/3882725/
» Regarding Issues Boys Face in Schools «
USA TODAY – National Boys’ Crisis in Education Addressed
Newsweek – Cover Story Explores Boys’ Needs in School
The Washington Post – Disappearing Act; Where Have the Men Gone? No Place Good
Knight Ridder – Mind of Boys: Saving Our Sons From Falling Behind in School and Life
Washington Post Book World – Reassessing How We Teach Our Sons
Booklist – The Minds of Boys
Newsweek – The Trouble With Boys
USA Weekend – Boost Your Son in School
Even boys in high performing districts are struggling. http://www.outlooknewspapers.com/san-marino-news-spotlight/how-boys-tick-pfa-topic-dec-9
USA TODAY – Pay closer attention: Boys are struggling academically
USA TODAY – Raising Our Sons in the Age of Columbine
Huffpost Education (Lori Day) – Why Boys Are Failing in an Educational System Stacked Against Them
Associated Press – New Book Helps Parents & Others Nurture Adolescent Boys
The Washington Post – The Alarming male/female Schooling Gap
Marketwatch – Concern About Boys Falling Behind in the Academic World
Publishers Weekly – Review of Boys and Girls Learn Differently!
» Regarding Raising Girls «
Michael Gurian talks with Singapore audience about how to best support girls’ achievement.
National Media Reviews – Praise for The Wonder of Girls and its New Parenting Paradigm
Seattle PI – Michael Gurian Helps Parents Raise Their Daughters
Association of Registered Nurses – Association of RNs reviews THE WONDER OF GIRLS
Geoparent – Understanding the Hidden Nature of Our Daughters
Powell’s Books – More About THE WONDER OF GIRLS
iParenting – iParenting.com features “It’s a Baby Girl”
» Regarding Gender-Based Strategies and Curricula «
Gurian Institute is Featured in Association of Texas Professional Educators Magazine – No girls allowed – The single sex school debate
The Toledo Blade – Boys and girls don’t learn the same way, author insists
The Washington Post – More Schools Trying Separation of the Sexes
Newsweek – More Schools are Using Gender-based Curriculum
USA TODAY – The National Media Calls Attention to Boy/Girl Learning Differences
Newsweek/MSNBC – Boy Brains, Girl Brains; Are Separate Classrooms a Good Idea?
Teacher Leaders Network – Successful Single Sex Classrooms Reviewed by TLN
Newsweek – Gender-based Curriculum
Guam Pacific Daily News – Gender Plays A Part in the Classroom
From ministrymatters.com – Heroic Rite of Passage for Boys
Gurian Certified Trainer, Dr. Tim Coble, featured for work in Africa with Gurian Strategies – http://www.gulf-times.com/story/523477/ASD-s-outreach-to-Arusha-benefits-students-teachers
» Regarding Nurturing the Nature of Each Child «
Wall Street Journal – National Attention Brought to Concept of Parents Beyond Parents
USA TODAY – Nurture the Nature Parenting Philosophy featured in USA TODAY
USA TODAY – Nurturing The Truth
Michael Gurian Teaches Parents How to Nurture the Nature of Each Child
DivineCaroline.com – Nurture The Nature – A Book Review
» Other Topics «
US News & Report – Worried Your Kid Is Addicted to Video Games?
Reuters & CNN – Brain Science Reveals What Men Are Really Thinking
Booklist – The Soul Of The Child
Publisher’s Weekly – The Soul Of The Child
Publisher’s Weekly – Leadership and the Sexes
Professional Journals
Educational Research Service – Review of Successful Single Sex Classrooms
Babiestoday.com – Differences in Boy and Girl Babies
Kids & Family – A Crisis in the Classroom For Boys
Library Journal – The Minds of Boys
American School Board Journal – Cover Story
American Counseling Association – Do Great Minds Really Think Alike?
Education Leadership Magazine – Numerous Articles
The Chronicle of Higher Education – The Puzzle of Boys
Education News – Several Articles
Education World – An Interview in Education World with Michael Gurian
Scholastic.com – What Makes Your Child Tick
Scholastic.com – Kids & Family – A Crisis in the Classroom For Boys
Teachers Leader Association – Successful Single Sex Classrooms
Professional Journal of the BC Primary Teachers Association – Gurian Institute
Regional Stories
Michael Gurian speaks at The Dawson School on raising both girls and boys, October 2018. http://www.lhvc.com/news/boys-and-girls-learn-differently/article_518bcf3e-d28a-11e8-b249-2fafdb431ea7.html.
Michael Gurian speaks in Denver and Boulder on Raising Boys and Girls
Michael Gurian trains counselors in how to work with boys
The Seattle Times – Gurian Institute Trainer Teaches Purpose to Boys
Winston-Salem, North Carolina – Michael Gurian provides solutions for helping boys and young men
The Seattle Times – A Recipe For Growing Good Men
The Houston Chronicle – Breakthrough Book Gives Answers Why Boys Will Be Boys
The Spokane Spokesman Review – Michael Gurian Helps Parents Understand Boys
Hawaii Parent Magazine – April-May 2011 Issue, Starting on page 28.
Mount Vernon Gazette – Elementary School Experiments with Single-gender Classrooms
The Missourian – Boys Writing Club Help Boost Boys’ Writing Performance in Columbia, Missouri
The Detroit News – Boys, Girls Learn in Different Ways
The Rocky Mountain News – Author Describes What Makes Girls Tick
The Dallas Morning News – Author: When it Comes to Kids Learning, Gender Matters
The Connection Newspapers – Elementary School Tries Single Gender Classes
Tulsa Kids Magazine – Nurture the Nature Featured in Cover Story
Atlanta Public Schools – Gurian Institute Works With Atlanta Elementary School
The Tampa Tribune – Tampa Bay Schools Use Gurian Institute Resources
Gainesville Times – Gurian Institute Trainer Helps Florida Schools
The Anniston Star – Gurian Institute Helps School In Alabama
San Francisco Chronicle – Gender Issues and The Gurian Institute
Duluth News – Michael Gurian Meets with Community Members in Minnesota
Houston Chronicle – Breakthrough Book Gives Answers Why Boys Will Be Boys
Gurian Institute – Gurian Institute’s Kathy Steven’s is Interviewed
The Examiner News (Houston) – Houston School Becomes Gurian Institute Model School
The Daytona Beach News-Journal – Florida School Succeeds With The Gurian Institute
The Coastal Courier – Georgia Schools Utilize Gurian Institute Techniques
Birmingham Post-Herald – Alabama schools Utilize Gurian Institute Techniques
The Birmingham News – 2 Middle Schools Plan Single-sex Classrooms
The Gazette – Kathy Stevens receives Womens Resource Award
Tampa, FL: Girls and Boys Preparatory Academies
Austin, TX: Young Men and Young Women’s Leadership Academies
Ft. Lauderdale: Nova High School
Ft. Lauderdale, FL: Dillard & Charles Drew Elementary
Philadelphia, PA: SW Leadership Academy
