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How to Navigate Toxic Masculinity When Parenting Young Boys

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Research shows that young boys are struggling to find connections in today’s society so experts Niobe Way, professor of developmental psychology and author of “Rebels With a Cause,” and Carlos Whitaker, podcaster and author of “Reconnected,” join TODAY to talk about the root of the “crisis of connection” they're experiencing and offer advice for how parents and role models can help them foster meaningful friendships and teach them the importance of soft skills.