Washington Initiative for Boys and Men
Advocating for improved outcomes for boys, men, and communities
Posts about issues in and around the Seattle area:
A man is driving three anxious children in a minivan. The children are blindfolded. “People are gonna get me,” sobs 8-year-old Tilly Jane. Her siblings Eleanor, 11, and Ivan, 6, assure her it’ll be alright. … Read more
Valerie Tarico (ValerieTarico.com) is a Seattle-based psychologist and writer. She completed the new six-hour online course Introduction to Male Psychology and Mental Health and then wrote this review for us to publish. Additional reviews can … Read more
Back in 2020, we observed that The Seattle Times dating scene writer was repeatedly expressing contempt for men on her professional Instagram profile, which the newspaper was promoting. This writer’s misandry and lack of empathy … Read more
We’ve all heard negative narratives that surround boys and video games. There are positive narratives too, like how gaming provides cognitive benefits, opportunities for socializing and stress relief, outlets for creativity and imagination, cultivation of … Read more
Jeffery Hamlet, a Seattle dad of seven children, delivered an impromptu message of hope and motivation during a webinar put on by the Washington Fatherhood Council. The 90-minute webinar was about supporting fathers and families … Read more
At their meeting on November 13, 2023, the Bellevue City Council became just the second government entity in Washington to recognize International Men’s Day. Deputy Mayor Jared Nieuwenhuis read the proclamation designating November 19, 2023 … Read more
Washington Initiative for Boys and Men believes that improving society’s opinion of and appreciation for our male population requires deepening our understanding of and empathy for males. Where people understand and empathize with boys and … Read more