Over time, these behaviors can quietly erode trust, engagement and psychological safety, even when intentions are good.

In a recent study in Nature Communications, researchers increased synaptic serotonin through a selective serotonin-releasing agent (SSRA), fenfluramine, to investigate its impact on human behavior.

Here are a few phrases that I have heard from parents and professionals to excuse atypical behaviors of boys: "Boys will be boys." "Give him more time." "All boys do this." "Boys are supposed to be ...