'Boys need to know it's ok to be human.' Help them learn emotional intelligence in 5 ways

Stereotypically, boys are taught to be tough... to push through the pain and pick themselves back up. Perhaps even hide what they’re really feeling. This common perception of masculinity is being challenged by individuals like former Philadelphia Eagle center, Jason Kelce.

During a recent press conference announcing his retirement, Jason, along with his brother Travis Kelce, displayed a level of emotional openness that is often considered atypical for men. This public display of emotion begs the question, what did mama Kelce do to raise such emotionally available boys?

Studio 5 Parenting Contributor Heather Johnson shared her insights.

To contact Heather for counseling, email blog.familyvolley@gmail.com, or visit www.familyvolley.blogspot.com.

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