Today, Kira and Deana have the opportunity to chat with Janet Allison and Jennifer LW Fink about closing the gender gap using communication, context, and conversation.  Janet is a mother, former teacher, and currently a family coach, author, and podcaster. Jennifer is a mother of four boys, a writer, and a podcaster. Together they co-host the popular podcast, On Boys.    "I started learning about boys to survive my own life." - Jennifer LW Fink.   "The three keys of really being a boy-friendly communicator are moving side by side, fewer words on your part, and lots of pauses." - Janet Allison.   In this episode, we dive into:  Meet Janet (2:52) Meet Jennifer (3:58) The why behind Jennifer's work (7:39) Janet's why (8:45) Raising gentlemen without suppressing the empowerment of girls (11:49) Helping our kids understand the past so they can have the context for the current climate (14:41) Three keys to being a boy-friendly communicator (20:39) Laying the foundation for tailored conversations (22:03)   Don't miss this fantastic episode with Jennifer and Janet of the On Boys Podcast. They share some insightful information on closing the gender gap using context, conversation, and communication.   Connect with Jennifer & Janet Jennifer's Website  Janet's Website  Instagram  FaceBook  Podcast    Thanks for joining us on today's episode of the Raising Adults: Future Focused Parenting podcast! If you enjoyed today's episode, please head over to iTunes, give us 5 stars, and leave a review to help us reach even more Future-Focused parents. Don't forget to check out our website, visit us on Facebook, or hang out with us on Instagram to stay up-to-date on what's in store for you.