Kathryne Imabayashi is an parents of boys coach, author, and former educator. Today, she and Michelle talk about raising boys and the challenges they face in today's society. Kathy shares her personal journey of understanding the inner emotional world of boys and the societal expectations placed on them. They discuss the impact of stereotypes and the 'boy code' on boys' behavior and emotional expression. They also explore the challenges boys face in the educational system and the need for awareness and understanding from parents and teachers. Overall, the conversation highlights the importance of raising boys to be healthy, happy, and emotionally connected individuals. The conversation explores the differences in communication styles between men and women and the importance of understanding and respecting these differences. It emphasizes the need to lift up women without bashing men and the importance of recognizing and supporting healthy male role models in boys' lives. They touch on the impact of social media on boys' development and the need for regulations to ensure their safety. The role of rites of passage and the sense of belonging in boys' development is discussed, along with the importance of approaching boys with curiosity and understanding.

Connect with Kathy:
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IG: @sonhoodcoaching
YouTube: @sonhoodcoaching
Check out her book, Raising Boys Who Become Remarkable Men, here.

https://www.amazon.com/Raising-Boys-Become-Remarkable-Intentionally-ebook/dp/B0CY3Q88SK/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1I862QODR63FY&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.n5ZUtOR8rMPkOUbAfAdPMX7ddzKohlyl6qaNRR5MXPchmXrlX0LgIFO0s3NUUTXBokjhbRfQ6vBgZrWz0b06C1bMtpKFK7WdfH9TuHVFF6Etb-fPmDPc2fRhAXNezy2iylpy8K3mdGDe_Mw7wXV6Fw.40vBjv_YpQ06mab_1s1uL3mf04_EADQuLAnl1z8PQOI&dib_tag=se&keywords=raising+boys+who+become+remarkable+men&qid=1710565668&sprefix=raising+boys+who+become+remarkable+men%2Caps%2C262&sr=8-1

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