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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Intact America A Mother's Grief: Circumcision Added to My Son's Trauma Burden September 28, 2025 Substack (selected) "Suicide Prevention" is Too Late-- We Need Childhood Trauma Prevention! September 27, 2025 Substack (selected) Sex Trafficking of American Boys and Girls Happens! How Elite Figures are Involved, Why It Happens, Why It's Covered Up, and How You [&#8230;]</p>
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<p><strong>Intact America</strong> <em><a href="https://intactamerica.org/circumcision-trauma-suicide-son/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">A Mother's Grief: Circumcision Added to My Son's Trauma Burden</a></em> September 28, 2025</p>



<p><strong>Substack</strong> (selected) <em><a href="https://laurieacouture.substack.com/p/suicide-prevention-is-too-late-we" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">"Suicide Prevention" is Too Late-- We Need Childhood Trauma Prevention!</a></em> September 27, 2025</p>



<p><strong>Substack</strong> (selected) <em><a href="https://laurieacouture.substack.com/p/sex-trafficking-of-american-boys" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sex Trafficking of American Boys and Girls Happens! How Elite Figures are Involved, Why It Happens, Why It's Covered Up, and How You Can Protect Your Child and Vulnerable Kids in Your Community</a></em> July 29, 2025</p>



<p><strong>The Boys Initiative</strong> <em><a href="https://boysinitiative.org/blog-posts/boys-learn-emotional-regulation/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Boys Learn Emotional Regulation Through Parental Emotional Attunement</a></em> May 22, 2024</p>



<p><strong>The Boys Initiative</strong> <a href="https://boysinitiative.org/blog-posts/school-children-get-a-break-with-mandatory-recess-laws-but-is-it-enough/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><em>School Children Get a Break with Mandatory Recess Laws… But is it Enough? </em></a> December 15, 2023</p>



<p><strong>Men's E-News</strong> <em><a href="https://mensenews.org/chatgpt-admits-bias-against-males-can-be-programmed-into-ai-part-ii/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ChatGPT Admits Bias Against Males Can be Programmed into AI: Part II</a></em> December 15, 2023</p>



<p><strong>Men's E-News</strong> <em><a href="https://mensenews.org/omitting-male-victims/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Omitting Male Victims Through Statistic Disinfo</a></em> December 1, 2023</p>



<p><strong>Men's E-News</strong> <em><a href="https://mensenews.org/anti-male-bias-chatgpt/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Chat GPT Admits Bias Against Males Can be Programmed into AI: Part I </a></em> November 16, 2023</p>



<p><strong>The Boys Initiative</strong> <em><a href="https://boysinitiative.org/blog-posts/boys-of-all-ages-need-physical-nurturance-from-both-mom-and-dad/">Boys of All Ages Need Physical Nurturance from Both Mom and Dad</a></em> November 2023</p>



<p><strong>Stop Abuse For Everyone</strong> <em><a href="https://stopabuseforeveryone.org/mothers-and-fathers-must-protect-their-sons-from-sexual-assault/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Mothers and Fathers Must Protect Their Sons from Sexual Assault</a></em> October 18, 2023</p>



<p><strong>Stop Abuse For Everyone</strong> <em><a href="https://stopabuseforeveryone.org/theres-no-excuse-for-denying-abuse/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">There's NO EXCUSE For Denying Abuse!</a></em> October 18, 2023</p>



<p><strong>Stop Abuse For Everyone</strong> <em><a href="https://stopabuseforeveryone.org/bart-and-san-franscisco-womens-shelter-use-art-to-sell-especially-sexist-message/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">BART and San Francisco Women's Shelter Use Art to Sell "Especially" Sexist Message</a></em> October 18, 2023</p>



<p><strong>Family Reunion</strong> <em><a href="https://familyreunionusa.org/a-fathers-love-protects-a-childs-dna/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">A Father’s Love Protects a Child’s DNA</a></em> October 18, 2023</p>



<p><strong>Family Reunion</strong> <em><a href="https://familyreunionusa.org/new-florida-law-puts-national-focus-on-unwed-dads/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">New Florida Law Puts National Focus on Unwed Dads</a></em> October 18, 2023</p>



<p><strong>Men's E-News</strong> <em><a href="https://mensenews.org/bart-sexist-message/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">BART and San Francisco Women's Shelter Use Art to Sell "Especially" Sexist Message</a></em> October 12, 2023</p>



<p><strong>The Boys Initiative</strong> <em><a href="https://boysinitiative.org/blog-posts/young-male-suicide/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Young Male Suicide: The Epidemic No One is Talking About</a></em>, October 12, 2023</p>



<p><strong>Men's E-News</strong> <a href="https://mensenews.org/youth-male-suicide/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><em>Young Male Suicide: The Epidemic No One Is Talking About</em></a>, October 1, 2023</p>



<p><strong>J.J. Hebert's Blog</strong> <a href="https://www.jjhebertonline.com/2023/08/28/natures-maxims-and-the-parenting-book-that-can-save-your-sons-life-nurturing-and-empowering-our-sons-by-laurie-a-couture-m-ed-lmhc/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><em>Nature’s Maxims and the Parenting Book That Can Save Your Son’s Life: Nurturing and Empowering Our Sons by Laurie A. Couture, M.Ed., LMHC</em></a>, August 28, 2023</p>



<p><strong>Seacoast Online</strong> <a href="https://www.seacoastonline.com/news/20180927/id-rather-talk-about-my-sons-life-than-talk-about-his-suicide" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><em>I’d Rather Talk About </em></a><em><a href="https://www.seacoastonline.com/news/20180927/id-rather-talk-about-my-sons-life-than-talk-about-his-suicide" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">My</a></em><a href="https://www.seacoastonline.com/news/20180927/id-rather-talk-about-my-sons-life-than-talk-about-his-suicide" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><em> Son’s Life Than Talk About His Suicide,</em></a> September 27, 2018</p>



<p><strong>Disinformation</strong> <em>Star Wars: The Force Awakens: The Generational Contrast of Male/Female Dynamics, </em>January 3, 2016</p>



<p><strong>Paleo Magazine Insider</strong> <a href="https://view.joomag.com/paleo-magazine-insider-september-2015/0921804001443135519?page=16" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><em>NOT-Back-To-School: A Paleo Education is Nature's "Curriculum"</em></a>, September 2015</p>



<p><strong>Disinformation</strong> <em>A Critique of Feminism:</em> <em>A Humanitarian Won't Be Silenced About Sexual and Domestic Violence.</em> August 24, 2015</p>



<p><strong>Disinformation</strong> <em>Gender Inequality Mutilates the Bodies and Spirits of Boys, </em>July 4, 2015</p>



<p><strong>Seacoast Online</strong> <a href="https://www.seacoastonline.com/article/20150611/NEWS/150619867" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><em>I Hope African Burying Ground Inspires Compassion, Introspection,</em></a> June 7, 2015</p>



<p><strong>Paleo Magazine</strong> <em>Paleo Parenting and Educating Part III: A Paleo Education in a Digital Culture, </em>April/May 2015</p>



<p><strong>Paleo Magazine</strong> <em>Paleo Parenting and Educating Part II: Aligning Our Parenting with Nature's Intent in a Digital Culture, </em>December 2014/January 2015</p>



<p><strong>Paleo Magazine</strong> <em>Paleo Parenting and Educating Part I: What is Nature's Intent for Children's Holistic Development? </em>October/November 2014</p>



<p><strong>The Good Men Project</strong> <a href="https://goodmenproject.com/featured-content/autistic-critique-feminism-wcz/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><em>An Autistic Critique of Feminism: A Humanitarian on the Autism Spectrum Refuses to be Silenced about the Overlooked Side of Social Justice,</em></a> October 4, 2014 [Note: This article was altered without my consent after it was published]</p>



<p><strong>Your Teen </strong><a href="https://yourteenmag.com/health/physical-health/teen-boys-victims-sexual-assault" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><em>Male Victims of Sexual Assault: Teen Boys are Vulnerable, Too</em></a>, April 10, 2014</p>



<p><strong>Your Teen </strong><a href="https://yourteenmag.com/health/physical-health/teenage-boys-dating-violence" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><em>Teen Boys Are Just As Vulnerable to Abuse and Dating Violence</em><u>,</u></a> January 10, 2014</p>



<p><strong>The Portsmouth Herald and Seacoast Online</strong> <a href="http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20131001-OPINION-310010319?cid=sitesearch" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><em>Embrace Options to Public Schools,</em></a> September 28, 2013</p>



<p><strong>Home Education Magazine</strong> <em>Serenade II Unschooling: How An Unschooled Teen Realized His Dream of Becoming a Rock Star,</em> Sept/Oct 2013</p>



<p><strong>Unerzogen</strong> <a href="https://www.unerzogen-magazin.de/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><em>(Putting Joy Back Into) A Day In the Life of an Industrialized Child,</em></a> Fall 2013 (Translated into German)</p>



<p><strong>Home Education Magazine</strong> <em>Keeping the Parent-Teen Connection Strong Through Unschooling,</em> Nov/Dec 2012</p>



<p><strong>Seacoast Online</strong> <a href="http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20121027-OPINION-210270345" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><em>Pediatricians Wrong on Circumcision,</em></a> October 27, 2012 (Letter to the Editor)<a href="http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20121027-OPINION-210270345" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"></a></p>



<p><strong>The Working Home Educator's Guide to Success</strong> (by Lisa Nielsen) December 2011 (Introduction and profile by Laurie A. Couture)</p>



<p><strong>PsychHealth, Ltd Provider Newsletter</strong>, Vol. 7 Issue 4, <em>A Deeper Look at the ADHD and Stimulant Epidemic,</em> Winter 2011</p>



<p><strong>Rethinking Everything Magazine (online)</strong>, Issue 8, <em>Tapping Into the Vein of the Divine: A Spiritual Life Quest of Healing and Wholeness,</em> October 2011</p>



<p><strong>Life Learning Magazine (online) </strong><em>Attachment Parenting Our Adolescent Children,</em> Sept/Oct 2011</p>



<p><strong>The Attached Family, online Journal of Attachment Parenting International</strong> <a href="http://theattachedfamily.com/membersonly/?p=2837" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><em>Attachment Parenting Our Teens</em><u>, </u></a>August 2, 2011</p>



<p><strong>The Daily News</strong> <a href="http://www.newburyportnews.com/opinion/x1744210068/Schools-need-a-lesson-in-child-development" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><em>Schools Need A Lesson in Child Development,</em></a> October 22, 2010</p>



<p><strong>Juno Magazine</strong>, <em>Adopting a Child: Loving Biologically, Parenting Therapeutically,</em> Summer 2010</p>



<p><strong>Seacoast Sunday</strong> <a href="http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20100509-OPINION-5090309" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><em>School Structure Contributes to Bullying</em></a> Editorial, May 9, 2010</p>



<p><strong>Ezine Articles</strong> <a href="https://ezinearticles.com/?Healing-Our-Families-in-an-Industrialized-Society-Through-Attachment-Parenting-and-Natural-Education&amp;id=2752476" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><em>Healing Our Families in and Industrialized Society Through Attachment Parenting and Natural Education,</em></a> August 2009</p>



<p><strong>Mothering Magazine (Web Exclusive)</strong> <em>The Precious Journey of the Mother who Adopts Older Children, </em>April 17, 2009</p>



<p><strong>Life Learning Magazine</strong> <em>Unschooling the Human Condition: A Life Learner Spends his Great-Grandmother's Last Four Months of Life By Her Side, </em>Mar/Apr 2008</p>



<p><strong>Kindred Magazine</strong> <em>The Journey of the Mother Who Adopts Older Children, </em>March 2008</p>



<p><strong>Life Learning Magazine</strong> <em>Freeing Brycen Part III: A Single Mom's Journey to Adopt and Unschool Her Child, </em>Sept/Oct 2006</p>



<p><strong>Live Free, Learn Free Magazine</strong> <em>Detrimental Schooling: How Traditional Education Harms Children and Society,</em> Jul/Aug 2006</p>



<p><strong>Life Learning Magazine</strong> <em>Freeing Brycen Part II: A Single Mom's Journey to Adopt and Unschool Her Child, </em>Mar/Apr 2006</p>



<p><strong>Life Learning Magazine</strong> <em>Freeing Brycen Part I: A Single Mom's Journey to Adopt and Unschool Her Child, </em>Jan/Feb 2006</p>



<p><strong>Canadian Children’s Rights Council</strong>, <a href="https://canadiancrc.com/Laurie_Couture_Anti_Male_Bias.aspx"><u>Anti-Male Bias </u></a><u><a href="https://canadiancrc.com/Laurie_Couture_Anti_Male_Bias.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">a</a></u><a href="https://canadiancrc.com/Laurie_Couture_Anti_Male_Bias.aspx"><u>nd Abuse of Boys As a Fad</u></a>, 2004</p>



<p><a href="http://www.nospank.net/authors.htm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>Project No Spank</strong></a> children’s rights website by Jordan Riak (Laurie contributed many articles to Project No Spank between 1997-2003)</p>



<p><strong>Paradigm Times</strong> <em>Abstract Eclectic Ah-deas </em>column,1996-1997</p>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Healing Science Policy Institute Think Tank Launch DHHS and Society's Institutions are Destroying Children's Mental Health Washington, D.C., May 9, 2025 (Laurie is a presenter) Helping Boys Thrive Virtual Summit What are the issues and trends affecting the well-being and success of boys? hosted by Dr. Vermelle Greene of The Boys Initiative, October 8, 2022 [&#8230;]</p>
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<p><strong>Healing Science Policy Institute Think Tank Launch</strong> <em><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iRc-7VbzFYs" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">DHHS and Society's Institutions are Destroying Children's Mental Health</a></em> Washington, D.C., May 9, 2025 (Laurie is a presenter)</p>



<p><strong>Helping Boys Thrive Virtual Summit</strong> <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-boys-initiative-helping-boys-thrive-summit-tickets-292878536587"><em>What are the issues and trends affecting the well-being and success of boys?</em></a> hosted by Dr. Vermelle Greene of The Boys Initiative, October 8, 2022 (Laurie was a panelist).</p>



<p><strong>Ancestral Health Symposium 2022 (AHS 22) </strong><a href="https://ahs22.sched.com/speaker/laurie_a_couture.23ql3fsz" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><em>Paleolithic Parenting and Educating: The Way Nature Intended!</em></a> Virtual Presentation—Los Angeles, CA August 19, 2022<em> </em>(Laurie is a presenter)</p>



<p><strong>International Conference on Men’s Issues 2020 (ICMI20)</strong> <a href="https://youtu.be/08Hf4ok29T8" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><em>Developmental Trauma: The Root of Suicidality and Behavioral, Emotional, And Learning Problems in Boys and Young Men</em></a> Virtual Conference—Sydney, Australia, November 18-19, 2020 (Laurie is a presenter)</p>



<p><strong>The American Public Health Association’s (APHA) 2019 Annual Meeting and Expo </strong><a href="https://apha.confex.com/apha/2019/meetingapp.cgi/Paper/437238" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><em>Developmental Trauma: The Root of Suicidality and Behavioral, Emotional and Learning Problems in Boys and Young Men</em></a><em> </em>Philadelphia, PA, November 5, 2019 (Laurie is a speaker)</p>



<p><strong>The Homeschool+ Conference</strong> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IC5RCOgLZ88" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><em>How Youth Can Reignite Their Innate Passion for Learning and Living Through the Freedom of Unschooling</em></a>. (Virtual conference) August 7, 2014 (Laurie and her son, Brycen are co-speakers)</p>



<p><strong>The NH Children in Nature Coalition and Live and Learn Early Learning Center's "Exploring a Sense of Place in Nature" Conference</strong> <em>Healing Children’s Trauma, Behavioral, Emotional and Learning Struggles Through the Wisdom and Experience of Nature </em>Lee, NH September 14, 2013 (Laurie and her son, Brycen, are co-speakers)</p>



<p><strong>Adoptive and Foster Families of Maine Spring Conference</strong> <em>Adoptive Parenting that Heals and Nurtures Older Traumatized Children</em> Northport, ME April 20, 2013 (Laurie is a speaker)</p>



<p><strong>The Life Rocks! Conference</strong> <em>Attachment Parenting and</em> <em>Unschooling Our Teens</em> North Conway, NH April 3, 2013 (Laurie and her son, Brycen are co-speakers)</p>



<p><strong>The Unschooling Summit</strong> Virtual conference hosted by Michelle Barone. <em>Attachment Is The Foundation</em> May 22, 2012 (Laurie is a speaker) <a href="http://www.unschoolingsummit.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://www.unschoolingsummit.com/</a></p>



<p><strong>The Life Rocks! Radical Unschooling Conference</strong> <em>Unschooling Teens: The Rebellion Myth</em> North Conway, NH April 1-5, 2012 (Laurie and her son, Brycen are co-speakers and panelists)</p>



<p><strong>The Rethinking Everything Conference</strong> <em>Parenting and Educating the Way Nature Intended: Principles from Peaceful Tribal Cultures</em> and <em>Repairing Attachment and Healing Trauma for Children Ages Infant Through Adolescence</em> Dallas TX Sept. 1-5, 2011 (Laurie is a speaker and a panelist)</p>



<p><strong>Institute for Democratic Education in America (IDEA)-ACSR Educational Change Forum</strong>, Keene NH April 23, 2011 (Laurie is a panelist)</p>



<p><strong>The Life Rocks! Radical Unschooling Conference</strong> <em>Radical Child Advocacy</em> North Conway NH April 11-14, 2011 (Laurie is a speaker and panelist)</p>



<p><strong>National Leaders on The Child and Nonviolence Summit</strong> <em>How Corporal Punishment, Punitive Parenting and Developmentally Inappropriate School Environments Contribute to Behavioral Disorders and Mental Illness in Children.</em> Chicago, IL April 7, 2006 (Laurie and her son, Brycen are speakers)</p>



<p><strong>Third Annual Diverse Perspectives Domestic Violence Conference, sponsored by VIP-SAFE NH</strong> <em>Child Abuse IS Domestic Violence</em> Portsmouth NH October 18, 2003 (Laurie is a speaker)</p>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The Red Pill film by Cassie Jaye, October 2016 (Laurie was a researcher for this film documentary) Class Dismissed film by Jeremy Stuart, October 2014 (Laurie was interviewed in this film documentary) Anderson show hosted by Anderson Cooper, Are ADHD Drugs Helping or Hurting Our Kids? Unschooling is One Mom's Solution to ADHD March 8, [&#8230;]</p>
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<p><a href="http://theredpillmovie.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>The Red Pill</strong></a> film by Cassie Jaye, October 2016 (Laurie was a researcher for this film documentary)</p>



<p><a href="http://classdismissedmovie.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>Class Dismissed</strong></a> film by Jeremy Stuart, October 2014 (Laurie was interviewed in this film documentary)</p>



<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2KU1CvhgCuQ" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>Anderson</strong></a> show hosted by Anderson Cooper, <em>Are ADHD Drugs Helping or Hurting Our Kids?</em> <em>Unschooling is One Mom's Solution to ADHD</em> March 8, 2012 (Laurie and her son, Brycen are featured guests) <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2KU1CvhgCuQ" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2KU1CvhgCuQ</a></p>



<p><strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nAHTeVFnSRM">Anderson</a></strong> show hosted by Anderson Cooper, <em>Are ADHD Drugs Helping or Hurting Our Kids?</em> <em>ADHD: Is It a Real Disease?</em> (Laurie and her son, Brycen are featured guests) <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nAHTeVFnSRM" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nAHTeVFnSRM</a></p>



<p><strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eSJRXfFf0cY">Anderson</a> </strong>show hosted by Anderson Cooper, <em>What Happened in the Studio After ADHD Show</em>, March 8, 2012 (Laurie and her son, Brycen are featured guests) <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eSJRXfFf0cY" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eSJRXfFf0cY</a></p>



<p><a href="https://spectaclefilms.com/products/the-war-on-kids-dvd" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>The War on Kids</strong></a> film by Cevin Soling, April 2009 (Laurie was interviewed in this film documentary)</p>



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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The Weston A. Price Foundation Boys Health by Hilda Labrada Gore, December 15, 2024 (Laurie's Wise Traditions Podcast interview was printed for this online article). Wise Traditions Journal Wise Traditions Podcast Interviews: Interview with Laurie A. Couture: Nurturing Our Sons produced by Hilda Labrada Gore, Fall 2024, Volume 25 Number 3, pp. 51-57 (Laurie's podcast [&#8230;]</p>
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<p><strong>The Weston A. Price Foundation</strong> <a href="https://www.westonaprice.org/health-topics/boys-health/#gsc.tab=0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><em>Boys Health</em></a> by Hilda Labrada Gore, December 15, 2024 (Laurie's <em>Wise Traditions Podcast</em> interview was printed for this online article).</p>



<p><strong>Wise Traditions Journal</strong> <em><a href="https://www.westonaprice.org/journal-fall-2024/#gsc.tab=0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Wise Traditions Podcast Interviews: Interview with Laurie A. Couture: Nurturing Our Sons</a></em> produced by Hilda Labrada Gore, Fall 2024, Volume 25 Number 3, pp. 51-57 (Laurie's podcast interview was printed for this article).</p>



<p><strong>Connected Parenting Podcast</strong> <em><a href="https://podbay.fm/p/connected-parenting/e/1717754400" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Exploring Developmental Trauma Solutions with Expert Laurie A. Couture | CP165</a></em> hosted by Jennifer Kolari, June 7, 2024 (Laurie was a guest on this podcast).</p>



<p><strong>Wise Traditions Podcast</strong> <em><a href="https://www.westonaprice.org/podcast/nurturing-our-sons/#gsc.tab=0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Nurturing Our Sons</a></em> hosted by Hilda Labrada Gore, May 20, 2024 (Laurie was a guest on this podcast).</p>



<p><strong>Imperfect Heroes Podcast</strong> <em><a href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1779847/14937903" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Art of Attachment with Laurie A. Couture</a></em> hosted by DJ Stutz, April 29, 2024 (Laurie was a guest on this podcast).</p>



<p><strong>Raising Wild Hearts</strong> <em><a href="https://raisingwildhearts.buzzsprout.com/585529/13948319-nurturing-and-empowering-our-sons-with-laurie-a-couture" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Nurturing and Empowering Our Sons with Laurie A. Couture</a></em> hosted by Ryann Watkin, November 13, 2023 (Laurie was a guest on this podcast).</p>



<p><strong>Self Directed Podcast</strong> <em><a href="https://www.theconrad.family/blog/91731-self-directed-39?fbclid=IwAR1yi6H62HOxiGbe7S-Zxk_HKD40Ft37bAMU-YQULWaOhwEXLauzNxhu_wQ" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Laurie A. Couture | Empowering Children: A Fresh Perspective on Trauma, Attachment, and Alternative Education</a></em> hosted by Cecilie and Jesper Conrad, October 26, 2023 (Laurie was a guest on this podcast).</p>



<p><strong>Speaking of Teens</strong> <a href="https://speakingofteens.com/75-2/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><em>#75: Attachment Parenting With Teens; We've Gotten It Wrong For Generations (With Laurie A. Couture)</em></a> hosted by Ann Coleman, October 10, 2023 (Laurie was a guest on this podcast).</p>



<p><strong>Urban Mommy Podcast</strong> <a href="https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/27970ac7-0b0c-424e-ac7d-67407acfee34/episodes/8e1e8860-2bba-4c1a-873f-6d727ae49b6b/urbanmommy-should-i-medicate-my-child-" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><em>Should I Medicate My Child?</em> </a> hosted by Donna D., September 28, 2023 (Laurie was a guest on this podcast).</p>



<p><strong>Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino</strong> <em><a href="https://famousinterviewswithjoedimino.blogspot.com/2023/09/childhood-trauma-attachment.html?spref=tw" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Childhood Trauma, Attachment &amp; Homeschooling Specialist Laurie A. Couture</a></em> hosted by Joe Dimino, September 20, 2023 (Laurie was a guest on this podcast).</p>



<p><strong>ADHD Is Over!</strong> <em><a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/5y1EDr3rYCR71XP6Jnfp2a?si=303ca92f61e74e21&amp;nd=1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">EP141 - A Fraudulent Diagnosis</a></em> hosted by Roman Wyden, September 15, 2023 (Laurie was a guest on this podcast).</p>



<p><strong>Mental Matters</strong> <em><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unveiling-the-invisible-scars-the-lifelong/id1511758808?i=1000627626252" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Unveiling the Invisible Scars: The Lifelong Impact of Childhood Trauma on Mental Health</a></em> hosted by Asekho Toto, September 12, 2023 (Laurie was a guest on this South African podcast).</p>



<p><strong>The Book Party Podcast</strong> <em><a href="https://music.amazon.com/es-us/podcasts/067766da-f691-4008-b739-8687f64f39f7/episodes/d47a9904-2eb0-4a19-bb09-f703b1c6ced8/the-feed-of-the-official-book-party-podcast-heartfelt-podcast-interview-with-laurie-a-couture-and-her-book-nurturing-and-empowering-our-sons" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Heartfelt podcast interview with Laurie A. Couture and her book "Nurturing and Empowering Our Sons"</a></em> hosted by MTM Legacy Publishing LLC, July 11, 2023 (Laurie was a guest on this podcast).</p>



<p><strong>Smart Social</strong> <em><a href="https://smartsocial.com/post/effects-of-snapchat-teens" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Negative Effects of Snapchat for Teens</a></em> by Josh Ochs, March 4, 2022 (Laurie was interviewed for this article).</p>



<p><strong>The Boys Initiative: Take 2 For the Boys</strong> <a href="https://youtu.be/3SrR-uguE_k" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><em>Laurie A. Couture: Take 2 For the Boy</em>s</a> hosted by The Boys Initiative, January 2023 (Laurie was interviewed for the Take 2 For the Boys shorts).</p>



<p><strong>Helping Boys Thrive Virtual Summit</strong> <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-boys-initiative-helping-boys-thrive-summit-tickets-292878536587" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><em>What are the issues and trends affecting the well-being and success of boys?</em></a> hosted by Dr. Vermelle Greene of The Boys Initiative, October 8, 2022 (Laurie was a panelist).</p>



<p><strong>Organic Healthy Lifestyle </strong><a href="https://www.iheart.com/podcast/209-organic-healthy-lifestyle-26999927/episode/creating-healthy-positive-and-creative-education-100499598/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><em>Creating Healthy, Positive, And Creative Education For Children by Homeschooling</em></a><strong> </strong>hosted by Nancy Addison, August 4, 2022 (Laurie was a guest on this podcast).</p>



<p><strong>On Boys Podcast</strong> <a href="https://www.on-boys-podcast.com/empowering-boys-w-laurie-a-couture/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><em>Empowering Boys with Laurie A. Couture</em></a> hosted by Jennifer L. Fink and Janet Allison, February 17, 2022 (Laurie was a guest on this podcast).</p>



<p><strong>Authority Magazine</strong> <a href="https://medium.com/authority-magazine/laurie-a-couture-on-the-5-things-you-need-to-be-a-successful-author-or-writer-7c5fc6050a48" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><em>Laurie A. Couture on The 5 Things You Need to Be A Successful Author or Writer</em></a> by Kristin Marquet, February 7, 2022 (Laurie was interviewed for this series).</p>



<p><strong>Dr. Carole’s Couch</strong> <a href="https://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/129570/bidens-white-house-gender-policy-council-is-sexist-anti-male" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><em>Biden's White House Gender Policy Council is Sexist: ANTI-MALE!</em></a><strong> </strong>hosted by Carole Lieberman, April 6, 2021 (Laurie was one of three guests on the show).</p>



<p><strong>Business Game Changers </strong><a href="https://sarahwestall.com/the-plan-create-obedient-timid-society-how-it-was-successfully-created-w-laurie-a-couture-2of2/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><em>The Plan: Create Obedient, Timid Society – How it was Successfully Created w/Laurie A Couture (2of2),</em></a><em> </em>hosted by Sarah Westall, April 30, 2020 (Laurie was a guest on the show).</p>



<p><strong>Business Game Changers </strong><a href="https://sarahwestall.com/the-plan-create-obedient-timid-society-how-it-was-successfully-created-w-laurie-a-couture-1of2/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><em>The Plan: Create Obedient, Timid Society – How it was Successfully Created w/Laurie A Couture (1of2)</em></a><em>, </em>hosted by Sarah Westall, April 30, 2020 (Laurie was a guest on the show).</p>



<p><strong>Healthline </strong><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health-news/boys-take-the-brunt-of-digital-dating-abuse#Why-the-risk-for-boys-may-be-higher" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><em>Digital Dating Abuse is on the Rise and Teen Boys are Most At Risk</em></a> by Leah Campbell, February 21, 2020 (Laurie was interviewed for this article).</p>



<p><strong>Romper</strong> <a href="https://www.romper.com/p/11-things-you-should-know-about-your-day-care-before-signing-up-19739093" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><em>11 Things You Should Know About Your Day Care Before Signing Up</em></a><em> </em>by Jennifer Parris, January 2, 2020 (Laurie was interviewed— Note: Laurie’s statements against daycare were omitted)</p>



<p><strong>Reader’s Digest</strong> <a href="https://www.rd.com/advice/parenting/heartwarming-stories-older-child-adoption/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><em>8 Heartwarming Stories of Older Children Who Finally Found Their Forever Home</em></a> by Charlotte Hilton Andersen, Fall 2019 (Laurie was interviewed for this article).</p>



<p><strong>YouTube</strong><em> </em><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eR_xjbd-qQM" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><em>Laurie A. Couture — Extended Interview From Class Dismissed</em></a><em>,</em> ClassDismissedMovie channel, January 14, 2018 (Extended footage of Laurie’s interview from April 2011 for the 2014 film, <em>Class Dismissed</em>)</p>



<p><strong>For The Love of Learning, </strong><em>#78: A Discussion on Children's Rights,</em> hosted by Lainie Liberti, October 17, 2016 (Laurie was a guest on this show)</p>



<p><strong>Yahoo! News</strong>/<strong>SheKnows</strong> <em>Why Unschooling is the Next Wave of Home-Based Education for Kids </em>by Mary McCoy, August 14, 2015 (Laurie was interviewed for this article)</p>



<p><strong>For The Love of Learning</strong> <em>#2</em>7<em>: Paleo Parenting and Educating,</em> hosted by Lainie Liberti and Miro Siegel, August 6, 2015 (Laurie and her son, Brycen are featured guests)</p>



<p><strong>One Radio Network: The Morning Show</strong> hosted by Patrick Timpone, April 16, 2015 (Laurie is a guest on the show)</p>



<p><strong>Honest-Ribbon.org/End Violence Against Everyone</strong> <a href="https://honest-ribbon.org/domestic-violence-research/when-did-you-wake-up-with-erin-pizzey-guest-laurie-a-couture/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">When Did You Wake Up? With Erin Pizzey</a>, November 8, 2014 (Laurie was interviewed)</p>



<p><strong>Class Dismissed</strong> film by Jeremy Stuart, October 2014 (Laurie was interviewed in this film documentary)</p>



<p><strong>Your Teen</strong> <a href="https://yourteenmag.com/health/physical-health/teenager-rejects-affection" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><em>When Your Teenager Rejects Your Hug</em></a> by Diana Simeon, January 27, 2014 (Laurie was interviewed for this article)</p>



<p><strong>Your Teen </strong><a href="https://yourteenmag.com/family-life/communication/have-you-hugged-your-teen-today" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><em>Have You Hugged Your Teen Today? The Importance of Parental Touch</em></a><em> </em>by Samantha Zabell, Winter 2014 (Laurie was interviewed for this article)</p>



<p><strong>The Daily Parent</strong> <a href="https://dailyparent.com/articles/the-6-most-unconventional-parenting-practices-video/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><em>The 6 Most Unconventional Parenting Styles</em></a><em> </em>October 2013 (Laurie was interviewed for this article)</p>



<p><strong>Seacoast Sunday </strong>and <strong>Seacoast Online</strong> <a href="https://www.seacoastonline.com/article/20121028/LIFE/210280336" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><em>Report Raises Debate Over Benefits of Circumcision</em></a> by Michael McCord, October 28, 2012 (Laurie was interviewed and her letter to the editor was quoted)</p>



<p><strong>Anderson</strong> hosted by Anderson Cooper, <em>Are ADHD Drugs Helping or Hurting Our Kids?</em> March 8, 2012 (Laurie and her son are featured guests)</p>



<p><strong>V Radio</strong> Blog Talk Radio Show hosted by Neil Kiernan, <a href="https://www.blogtalkradio.com/v-radio/2012/01/28/laurie-a-couture-boys-vs-girls-in-modern-culture" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><em>Boys and Girls in Modern Culture</em></a>, Jan. 28, 2012 (Laurie is a guest)</p>



<p><strong>The Unplugged Mom Radio Show</strong> Blog Talk Radio Show hosted by Laurette Lynn, <em>All Star Panel: Unplugged Mom Anniversary Special</em>. August 5, 2011 (Laurie is a guest panelist)</p>



<p><strong>The Unplugged Mom Podcast</strong> Podcast hosted by Laurette Lynn, <em>Pay Attention! There's No Such Thing As ADD/ADHD</em>. July 29, 2011 (Laurie is a guest)</p>



<p><strong>The Unplugged Mom</strong> website by Laurette Lynn. May 3, 2011 (Laurie is a featured author)</p>



<p><strong>Unplugged Educators Radio Show</strong> Blog Talk Radio Show hosted by Laurette Lynn. March 18, 2011 (Laurie is a featured guest on the show)</p>



<p><strong>Geek Force Five</strong> Interview by E. Christopher Clark, <em>Five Questions for Laurie A. Couture,</em> February 17, 2011 (Laurie is interviewed)</p>



<p><strong>Unplugged Educators Radio Show</strong> Blog Talk Radio Show hosted by Laurette Lynn, <em>The Drugging of Children Today</em> October 31, 2010 (Laurie is a featured guest on the show)</p>



<p><strong>The Next Step Radio Show</strong> Blog Talk Radio show hosted by Jacob Appleman, <a href="http://www.blogtalkradio.com/antimatterzone/2010/09/30/episode-018--the-next-step-radio-show--laurie-a-couture-interview-un-schooling-home-schooling" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><em>Unschooling Homeschooling</em></a> Sept 30, 2010 (Laurie is a guest)</p>



<p><a href="https://powerhournation.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>The Power Hour</strong></a> hosted by Joyce Riley, Sept 1, 2010 (Laurie is a guest)</p>



<p><strong>Secrets of Happy Parents:</strong> <strong>My Expert Solution </strong>hosted by Dr. Laura Markham, Feb 3, 2010 (Laurie is a guest on the show and a guest blogger)</p>



<p><strong>Parenting the Future: An Unprecedented Assembly of Today's Foremost Parenting Experts</strong> <a href="http://parentingthefuture.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">App for iPhone and iPod Touch</a> by Wyatt-MacKenzie Publishing, Dec. 2009 (Laurie is featured as one of the 50 parenting experts included in the app)</p>



<p><strong>The Attached Family, Journal of Attachment Parenting International</strong>, <em>Instead of Medicating and Punishing:</em> <em>An Interview with Laurie A. Couture</em> by Rita Brhel 2009 Vol. 12, No. 4</p>



<p><strong>The Attached Family, online</strong> <a href="http://theattachedfamily.com/membersonly/?p=2001" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><em>Parenting Without Spoiling</em></a> by Rita Brhel, June 30, 2009 (Laurie was interviewed)</p>



<p><strong>Leading Edge Parenting</strong> <strong>BlogTalkRadio</strong> hosted by Sandi Schwartz, <em>The REAL Reasons Children Misbehave and What to Do About It, </em>Nov 25, 2009 (Laurie is a guest)</p>



<p><strong>Wake Up Call Show: Justice 4 Children</strong> <strong>Blog Talk Radio</strong> show hosted by Theresa Edwards, Nov 20, 2009 (Laurie is a guest )</p>



<p><strong>The War on Kids</strong> film by Cevin Soling April 2009 (Laurie is interviewed in this film documentary)</p>



<p><strong>The Exeter News-Letter</strong> <a href="http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20090102-LIFE-901020378" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><em>Saving the Children 'Instead of Medicating and Punishing'</em></a><em> </em>by Faye Levow, January 2, 2009 (Laurie is interviewed)</p>



<p><strong>The Exeter News-Letter</strong> <a href="http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20031214-NEWS-312149961?cid=sitesearch" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><em>Advocate For Male Abuse Victims Was One Himself</em></a> by Jessie J. DeConto December 14, 2003 (Laurie was interviewed as a domestic violence expert)</p>



<p><strong>Public Affairs: It’s All About You</strong>&nbsp; KDVS 90.3 FM, Davis, CA radio show hosted by France Senecal<em>, The Detriments to Children and Society of Corporal Punishment, </em>August 2001 (Laurie was a guest)</p>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>"To A Hell" by Serenade II Darkness, theatrical music video, YouTube, September 1, 2014 (SIID is Laurie’s son, Brycen’s band. Original song by SIID speaking out about child abuse and neglect. Younger child actor is Laurie’s eldest nephew) The Free and Joyful Childhood Radio Show Blog Talk Radio Show hosted by Laurie A. Couture, 11 [&#8230;]</p>
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<p><strong>"To A Hell" by Serenade II Darkness, theatrical music video</strong>, <em>YouTube</em>, September 1, 2014 (SIID is Laurie’s son, Brycen’s band. Original song by SIID speaking out about child abuse and neglect. Younger child actor is Laurie’s eldest nephew)</p>



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<p><a href="https://www.blogtalkradio.com/laurieacouture" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>The Free and Joyful Childhood Radio Show</strong></a> Blog Talk Radio Show hosted by Laurie A. Couture, 11 Episodes, December 4, 2010- 2012 (Laurie is the host)</p>



<p><em><strong>ChildAdvocate.org</strong></em> volunteer children’s advocacy website by Laurie A. Couture, 1999-2009 (Laurie contributed 10 years of voluntary child advocacy through her writing, resources and interactive contacts with families and children)</p>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Nurturing and Empowering Our Sons: Healing the Wounds of an Anti-Boy Culture by Parenting and Educating the Way Nature Intended by Laurie A. Couture, 2023 Instead of Medicating and Punishing: Healing the Causes of Our Children's Acting-Out Behavior by Parenting and Educating the Way Nature Intended by Laurie A. Couture, 2008 Keeping Safe and Happy [&#8230;]</p>
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<p><strong><em><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Nurturing-Empowering-Sons-Laurie-Couture-ebook/dp/B0BZ1F9SK2/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&amp;qid=1679945003&amp;sr=1-3" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Nurturing and Empowering Our Sons: Healing the Wounds of an Anti-Boy Culture by Parenting and Educating the Way Nature Intended</a></em></strong> by Laurie A. Couture, 2023</p>



<p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Instead-Medicating-Punishing-childrens-acting-out/dp/1932279970" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong><em>Instead of Medicating and Punishing: Healing the Causes of Our Children's Acting-Out Behavior by Parenting and Educating the Way Nature Intended</em></strong></a> by Laurie A. Couture, 2008</p>



<p><strong><em>Keeping Safe and Happy</em></strong> by Laurie A. Couture, 1995 (Child abuse and neglect prevention booklet for children written and illustrated by Laurie for use by the York County Child Abuse and Neglect Council, York, Maine)</p>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Future Horizons Winners of The 2014 Temple Grandin Awards, March 17, 2014 (Laurie was selected as one of the winners) The Manchester Union Leader 2010 40 Under Forty: Meet NH's Best and Brightest by Bob Charest Feb 1, 2010 (Laurie was chosen as one of 40 young NH honorees in the 2010 40 Under Forty [&#8230;]</p>
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<p id="yui_3_17_2_1_1663025258017_648"><strong>Future Horizons</strong> Winners of The 2014 Temple Grandin Awards, March 17, 2014 (Laurie was selected as one of the winners)</p>



<p><strong>The Manchester Union Leader</strong> <em>2010 40 Under Forty: Meet NH's Best and Brightest</em> by Bob Charest Feb 1, 2010 (Laurie was chosen as one of 40 young NH honorees in the 2010 40 Under Forty Honors and interviewed)</p>



<p><strong>ForeWord Magazine Book of the Year Award</strong> Laurie's book, <em>Instead of Medicating and Punishing</em> was honored as a 2008 finalist</p>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The Boys Initiative “Nurturing and Empowering Our Sons” by Laurie A. Couture – Book Review by Mark Sutton, May 26, 2023 (Laurie's book, Nurturing and Empowering Our Sons was reviewed) NBC News New book “Nurturing and Empowering Our Sons” by Laurie A. Couture is released, a detailed, groundbreaking approach to raising boys in troubled modern [&#8230;]</p>
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<p><strong>The Boys Initiative</strong> <em><a href="https://boysinitiative.org/blog-posts/nurturing-and-empowering-our-sons-by-laurie-a-couture-book-review/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">“Nurturing and Empowering Our Sons” by Laurie A. Couture – Book Review</a></em> by Mark Sutton, May 26, 2023 (Laurie's book, <em>Nurturing and Empowering Our Sons</em> was reviewed)</p>



<p><strong>NBC News</strong> <em><a href="https://fwnbc.marketminute.com/article/abnewswire-2023-4-21-new-book-nurturing-and-empowering-our-sons-by-laurie-a-couture-is-released-a-detailed-groundbreaking-approach-to-raising-boys-in-troubled-modern-society">New book “Nurturing and Empowering Our Sons” by Laurie A. Couture is released, a detailed, groundbreaking approach to raising boys in troubled modern society</a></em> by AB Newswire, April 21, 2023 (Press release about Laurie's book, Nurturing and Empowering Our Sons)</p>



<p><strong>CBS</strong> <em><a href="http://markets.financialcontent.com/fourptsmedia.kutv/article/abnewswire-2023-4-21-new-book-nurturing-and-empowering-our-sons-by-laurie-a-couture-is-released-a-detailed-groundbreaking-approach-to-raising-boys-in-troubled-modern-society/">New book “Nurturing and Empowering Our Sons” by Laurie A. Couture is released, a detailed, groundbreaking approach to raising boys in troubled modern society</a></em> by AB Newswire, April 21, 2023 (Press release about Laurie's book, Nurturing and Empowering Our Sons)</p>



<p><strong>ABC</strong> <em><a href="https://wxow.marketminute.com/article/abnewswire-2023-4-21-new-book-nurturing-and-empowering-our-sons-by-laurie-a-couture-is-released-a-detailed-groundbreaking-approach-to-raising-boys-in-troubled-modern-society">New book “Nurturing and Empowering Our Sons” by Laurie A. Couture is released, a detailed, groundbreaking approach to raising boys in troubled modern society</a></em> by AB Newswire, April 21, 2023 (Press release about Laurie's book, Nurturing and Empowering Our Sons)</p>



<p><strong>FOX</strong> <em><a href="http://www.wicz.com/story/48768545/new-book-nurturing-and-empowering-our-sons-by-laurie-a-couture-is-released-a-detailed-groundbreaking-approach-to-raising-boys-in-troubled-modern-society">New book “Nurturing and Empowering Our Sons” by Laurie A. Couture is released, a detailed, groundbreaking approach to raising boys in troubled modern society</a></em> by AB Newswire, April 21, 2023 (Press release about Laurie's book, Nurturing and Empowering Our Sons)</p>



<p><strong>Boston Herald</strong> (MA) <a href="http://markets.financialcontent.com/bostonherald/article/abnewswire-2023-4-21-new-book-nurturing-and-empowering-our-sons-by-laurie-a-couture-is-released-a-detailed-groundbreaking-approach-to-raising-boys-in-troubled-modern-society/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><em>New book “Nurturing and Empowering Our Sons” by Laurie A. Couture is released, a detailed, groundbreaking approach to raising boys in troubled modern society</em></a> by AB Newswire, April 21, 2023 (Press release about Laurie's book, Nurturing and Empowering Our Sons)</p>



<p><strong>The Concord Monitor</strong> (NH) <em><a href="http://markets.financialcontent.com/concordmonitor/article/abnewswire-2023-4-21-new-book-nurturing-and-empowering-our-sons-by-laurie-a-couture-is-released-a-detailed-groundbreaking-approach-to-raising-boys-in-troubled-modern-society/">New book “Nurturing and Empowering Our Sons” by Laurie A. Couture is released, a detailed, groundbreaking approach to raising boys in troubled modern society</a></em> by AB Newswire, April 21, 2023 (Press release about Laurie's book, Nurturing and Empowering Our Sons)</p>



<p><strong>AB Newswire</strong> <em><a href="https://www.abnewswire.com/pressreleases/new-book-nurturing-and-empowering-our-sons-by-laurie-a-couture-is-released-a-detailed-groundbreaking-approach-to-raising-boys-in-troubled-modern-society_648426.html">New book “Nurturing and Empowering Our Sons” by Laurie A. Couture is released, a detailed, groundbreaking approach to raising boys in troubled modern society</a></em>, April 21, 2023 (Press release to all 50 states about Laurie's book, Nurturing and Empowering Our Sons)</p>



<p><strong>Toy Soldiers</strong> <a href="https://toysoldier.wordpress.com/tag/laurie-a-couture/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><em>Laurie A. Couture's Unedited Article</em></a><em> </em>by TS, October 15, 2014 (The censorship by <em>The Good Men Project</em> of one of Laurie's articles on the abuse of boys and men was discussed)</p>



<p><a href="https://olelo.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php?view_id=22" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>American SAFEPASS</strong></a> hosted by Paula Flowe, March 22, 2013 (Laurie's book was mentioned as a preventative and educational tool against child abuse)</p>



<p><strong>Unschooling Blog Carnival</strong> <a href="http://unschoolingblogcarnival.blogspot.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><em>December Blog Favorites</em></a> December 4, 2012 (One of Laurie's blog posts was featured and Laurie’s son, Brycen was quoted)</p>



<p><strong>Kiwi Magazine</strong> <em>Home Is Where the School Is</em> by Linda Formichelli, August/September 2012 (Laurie is listed an unschooling expert)</p>



<p><strong>The Mother Magazine</strong> <em>Mother's Bookshelf</em> , by Kathryn Los, July/August 2012 (Laurie's book, <em>Instead of Medicating and Punishing</em>, was reviewed)</p>



<p><a href="http://www.unpluggedmom.com/?s=Couture&amp;x=0&amp;y=0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>The Unplugged Mom Radio Show</strong></a> Postcast hosted by Laurette Lynn, <em>It's Not the ADD: Laurie A. Couture on Anderson Cooper</em>. March 10, 2012 (Review of Laurie's appearance on the Anderson daytime show)</p>



<p><strong>Shelf Awareness Pro</strong>, Vol. 2 Issue 1686 <a href="https://www.shelf-awareness.com/issue.html?issue=1686#m15294" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><em>Media Heat</em>.</a> March 8, 2012 (Laurie's book and her appearance on <em>Anderson</em> are mentioned)</p>



<p><strong>Life Learning Magazine</strong> <em>Focus on the Best of the Rest</em> by Wendy Priesnitz, Mar/Apr 2010 (Laurie's book, Instead of Medicating and Punishing, was reviewed)</p>



<p><strong>Wounded by School</strong> by Kirsten Olson, 2009 (Laurie's former website, <em>ChildAdvocate.org</em>, mentioned, pg. 152)</p>



<p><strong>Creating Emotionally Safe Schools</strong> by Jane Bluestein, 2001 (Laurie's research was quoted, pages 311-312, 442)</p>
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<p><strong>YouTube</strong> <em>Brycen R. R. Couture Talks About Class Dismissed</em>, on the ClassDismissedMovie channel, filmed December 1, 2014 in Arlington, MA (Brycen was interviewed by Class Dismissed film crew after the screening)</p>



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<p><strong>YouTube</strong> <em>"To A Hell”</em> by Serenade II Darkness, theatrical music video, on the Serenade II Darkness channel, September 1, 2014 (SIID is Brycen’s metal band)</p>



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<p><strong>YouTube</strong> <em>Laurie's Son 2013 Youth Unschoolers Panel</em>, on the Laurie A. Couture channel, April 2013 (Brycen is a youth panelist at the 2013 Life Rocks Conference)</p>



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<p><strong>Inspire Me Today</strong> <a href="https://inspiremetoday.com/youth/todays-brilliance-from-brycen-r-r-couture/"><em>Tod</em></a><em><a href="https://inspiremetoday.com/youth/todays-brilliance-from-brycen-r-r-couture/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ay’s Brilliance from Brycen R. R. Couture</a></em>, June 30, 2012 (An essay written by Brycen, who was featured as a <a href="https://inspiremetoday.com/author/brycencouture/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">youth luminary</a>)</p>



<p><strong>YouTube</strong> <em>Laurie’s Son 2012 Teen Unschoolers Panel at Life Rocks</em> on the Laurie A. Couture channel, April 2012 (Brycen is a youth panelist at the 2012 Life Rocks Conference)</p>



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<p><strong>Anderson</strong> hosted by Anderson Cooper, <em>Are ADHD Drugs Helping or Hurting Our Kids?</em> March 8, 2012 (Brycen and his mom are featured guests)</p>



<p>Teens with ADHD Weigh In: Are Meds Helpful or Harmful?</p>



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<p>What Happened in the Studio after ADHD Show (Web Exclusive)</p>



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<p><strong>Blogger</strong> <a href="https://brycenrrcouture.blogspot.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><em>Brycen R. R. Couture: Unschooler, Musician, Activist For Children, All People; The World</em></a>, September 2010- Summer 2012 (Homeschooling blog project by Brycen)</p>



<p><a href="https://occupyedu.tumblr.com/post/12095357337/im-brycen-and-im-a-17-year-old-boy-i-occupy" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>Occupy Education</strong></a><strong>,</strong> October 30, 2011 (Brycen contributed his photo message)</p>



<p><strong>YouTube</strong> <em>Zomberall</em> Skit, on the Laurie A. Couture channel, June 6, 2011 (Mom and son improv skit)</p>



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