Andrew P. Smiler

Masculinity Scholar | Media Expert | Therapist & Coach | Author Clinical Work with Men: Understanding Masculinity in Psychotherapy, Dating & Sex: Guide for Boy

[Task Force on Boys in School @boysinschoolTF]

Starting as early as pre-school, boys are suspended at rates nearly 4 times greater than girls. Suspensions and expulsions are even more common for boys who are Black or have a bigger body type. Learn more here: https://t.co/efuJTKSrd5

[Task Force on Boys in School @boysinschoolTF]

Mentors make a difference! Access to caring adults outside the family can boost boys’ academic success. From tutoring to encouragement, these role models can be game-changers—especially for underserved communities.
#MentoringMatters #AcademicSuccess #EducationForAll

[Andrew P. Smiler @AndrewSmiler]

So “your body, my choice”:
Are these guys saying they’re going to walk away from their kids (bc women always get custody) and create even more boys who are raised by women? Plan ahead gentlemen

#keepabortionlegal
#abortion

[Andrew P. Smiler @AndrewSmiler]

So “your body, my choice”:
Are these guys saying they want to spend 18 years in a co-parenting relationship with someone they don’t like and are going to spend the next 18 years arguing with? Plan ahead gentlemen.

#abortion
#keepabortionlegal

[Andrew P. Smiler @AndrewSmiler]

So “your body, my choice”: women always get custody. Are you ready to pay child support for the next 18 years?
Plan ahead gentlemen.
#abortion
#keepabortionlegal

[American Psychological Association @APA]

There is a growing recognition that emotional difficulties often accompany an #ADHD diagnosis.

Understanding the science behind this connection can allow psychologists to offer better support: https://t.co/nTz3we8XY5

[Andrew P. Smiler @AndrewSmiler]

@FancyGroceries how can I set up a consultation w max?

[Task Force on Boys in School @boysinschoolTF]

Fathers who are consistently involved in their sons’ lives, and especially fathers who are academically engaged, increase their sons’ academic motivation and overall school success. Learn more here: https://t.co/2P1ozik6SZ

[Task Force on Boys in School @boysinschoolTF]

Academic lesson plans with games, teamwork, motor activity, performance, and creating products can help engage boys in their schoolwork in ways that “traditional” methods don’t. Learn more here: https://t.co/efuJTKSrd5

[Task Force on Boys in School @boysinschoolTF]

#DidYouKnow that boys get better grades & stay in school longer when they have at least one male teacher in elementary school? It’s even more important - and effective - for Black boys with Black male elementary teachers. Learn more here: https://t.co/2P1ozik6SZ

[Task Force on Boys in School @boysinschoolTF]

Boys diagnosed with a learning disability can become frustrated when trying to learn new content, and those frustrations may come out as misbehavior. Learn more here: https://t.co/efuJTKSrd5

[Task Force on Boys in School @boysinschoolTF]

Seeing oneself as a “nerd” or “gifted” can produce a virtuous cycle of academic success. In the same vein, seeing oneself as a “dumb jock” or “stoner” can produce a vicious cycle of academic failure. Learn more here: https://t.co/2P1ozik6SZ

[Tom Calver @TomHCalver]

Young men are keen to reject traditional notions of masculinity - but they haven’t yet decided what to replace it with. As a result, today’s young men are stuck, halfway out of the man box - and more insecure than any other age group

Here’s the rest of the @yougov polling

[Andrew P. Smiler @AndrewSmiler]

@CostelloWilliam A fascinating study. I look forward to reading the full text.

[RBmediaTopAuthors @RBmediaAuthors]

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[Andrew P. Smiler @AndrewSmiler]

Looks like a fascinating concert!!

[Dr Ray Middleton @Dialogical_Ray]

Climate change will hit the poorest people and people of color hardest.

@DrBobBullard speaking about climate change at

But does diagnosing people’s understandable response distract people from making links and taking actions?

#APA2022

[American Psychological Association @APA]

"Young people, old people, people...we need to get busy on this. As John Lewis said, we need to get into some good trouble fighting this climate crisis now."—@DrBobBullard #APA2022

[APA Division 51 @APADivision51]

Check out these highlights from our first in-person session, "Recent Theoretical Advances in the Psychology of Men and Masculinities," featuring Dr. Joel Wong, Dr. Ethan Hoffman, and Ginelle Wolfe! #APA2022

[American Psychological Association @APA]

“I’ve spent my career trying to convince people nature is worth more to us alive than dead.”—@shyla_raghav #APA2022