Michael Thompson interviewed on All Boy Podcast

In this conversation, clinical psychologist Dr. Michael Thompson and Chance Seales delve into the redshirting movement in American schools, exploring the developmental differences between boys and girls, the implications of ADHD and learning disabilities, and the socio-economic factors influencing educational decisions.

Highlight Reel from visit to Kamehameha Schools in Hawaii by Michael Thompson and Rob Evans

Dr. Michael Thompson and Dr. Rob Evans just returned from a week-long trip  to the Kamehameha Schools. They visited all three campuses, including the campus on the Big Island of Hawaii.

Here is a video from their trip.

Why “Free Play” Is So Important For Kids’ Development

Best-selling therapist Dr. Michael Thompson feels strongly that boys shouldn’t be required to sit still all day. He also wants parents to let go so their kids can play on their own. Ah, for the good old days.

The Lisa Wexler Show Podcast is  accessible here: https://shows.acast.com/6398bb70ee249200127c1182/episodes/raising-boys-vs-raising-girls

Can Teachers And Parents Get Better At Talking To One Another?

Michael Thompson was interviewed by Jessica Winter. The article appeared in the September 5, 2023 edition of the New Yorker Magazine.

Families are more anxious than ever to find out what happens in school. But there may be value in a measure of not-knowing and not-telling.”

The story can be read here: https://www.newyorker.com/news/annals-of-education/can-teachers-and-parents-get-better-at-talking-to-one-another

Teaching Young Men A Culture Of Consent

Dr. Thompson was interviewed on teaching boys consent by Boston’s local NPR station, WBUR – Boston Radio.

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Phone-Sick at Camp

Dr. Thompson was recently quoted in Jill Harris’ “Phone-Sick at Camp” column in the New York Times. … more »

How to Tell If Sleepaway Camp Is Right for Your Kid

Dr. Thompson was recently interviewed by Rachel Peachman for Parents Magazine on summer sleep away camps, homesickness and how time away from home can foster a child’s sense of freedom. … more »

Interview from the American School of Dubai

Dr. Thompson flew to Dubai on February 5th to conduct  faculty workshops and speak to students at the American School of Dubai.  Over the course of three days he spoke to every student from fifth through twelfth grade in assemblies, he conducted three faculty workshops, and made three presentations to parents.  He was also a guest on the student television network, hosted by Alexa, a terrific (and well-prepared) interviewer.

Visit to the Ontario Camp Association conference in Toronto

In mid-January I flew up to Toronto to speak to the Ontario Camp Association annual conference from my book Homesick and Happy: How Time Away from Parents Can Help a Child Grown. The combination of the words “camp” and “Ontario” has special significance for me because it was at a canoe tripping camp in that Canadian province that I first achieved a measure of the independence for which I yearned as a boy.  The summer after I turned fourteen I attended Camp Keewaydin, a legendary camp on Lake Temagami, three hundred miles north of Toronto.

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American School of the Hague and ISA

I have been traveling a lot this fall: three trips to California, three trips to North Carolina and one journey to the Netherlands.  My trips have raised some interesting questions that I would like to share with my readers over the next few weeks.
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