From the Heart of a Boy in Difficult Times

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When John Badalament’s father-in-law was dying, it took John’s 5-year-old son to help him find the right words.

Give and Take

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In the latest installment of “Believing in Boys,” Suzanne Rosenwasser’s students learn from the Giving Tree.

No, You’re Not Crazy, You’re Just Young

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In response to unwanted loitering by young people, a neighborhood installs a device that emits an unpleasant sound that only they can hear.

Do Superheroes Make Boys Batty?

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Young boys might be getting more from the latest Spiderman movie than a Halloween costume and a penchant for climbing all over the furniture.

Spinout

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Colin Berry wonders whether building a soap box derby racer was his brother’s last best chance at escaping his fate.

Am I a Man Yet?

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Drew Chambers wonders how he’ll know that he’s no longer a boy.

Boys on the Line

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In the latest installment of “Believing in Boys,” playing “the line game” gives Suzanne Rosenwasser’s students a chance to step up for each other.

Say Cheese

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29-year-old photographer Jason Davis interviews his son, 4-year-old photographer Tristan Davis.

The Misplaced Nintendo Incident

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Craig Playstead’s son couldn’t find his Nintento DS. This was a serious problem.

About a Boy

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Ron Mattocks recounts how he came to see the better side of the troublemaking kid at the bus stop.