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Over the span of several months, we took four highlights from the card deck and worked with an artist to turn them into streetwear-style apparel. Like my white swoop-emblazoned Nikes, we hope that these t-shirts catch the attention of the teenage boys in your life, and we hope that they foster an opportunity for deeper conversation.
Read MoreThis deck is a way for parents and educators affirm the ways that boys embrace and express their whole selves.
Read MoreBoys will be what we give them the space to be—which is why we’re proud to announce the launch of our new Boys Will Be _ card deck, featuring eight reflection prompts and 42 affirmations boys need to hear.
Read MoreAt Next Gen Men, we got our start in 2014, running after-school programs and reaching thousands of students across southern Ontario. But as more and people reached out for support, we saw a gap grow, between what was needed and what we could deliver. And the gap grew and grew. What could we do about it? So we decided to build a bridge.
Read MoreThe different ways to use this deck are endless. Mixing up the rules can add energy, focus and depth. Whatever you do, make it yours.
Read MoreThis card deck is ultimately about giving boys a space to reflect on themselves, their beliefs and behaviours. Forget ‘boys will be boys.’ Boys will be what we give them the space to be.
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