Helping Boys Thrive Virtual Conference

Maggie joined the 2026 Helping Boys Thrive Virtual Conference themed ‘What Boys Need’. This event was hosted by The Gurian Institute and if you’re familiar with Maggie’s books about boys or her Parental As Anything podcast you’ll know she is a big fan of Michael Gurian’s work.

This summit takes a science-based approach to contemporary male development issues, including providing a brain-based vision of male maturation; deep understanding of present-day impediments to healthy male development; practical psychology that is already successful in working with males; sexgender differences in evolutionary biology that are foundational to supporting boys and men; and solutions for the male crisis in homes, schools, and communities.

Featuring a whole bunch of experts from around the globe, this virtual conference is suitable for anyone concerned with boys’ and men’s development, including parents, educators, administrators, social workers, early childhood specialists, coed and single sex educators, mentors, coaches, government agency professionals, and policy makers working with children and young adults.

Watch the conference via the summit home page here.<