{Raising Boys Day 28} Hope for Moms of Strong Willed Sons

The child sat in front of her mom, tears streaming. The mom just listened as her child managed to get a few words out at a time between sobs. She heard her child question all capability and capacity. The child... Continue reading →

{Raising Boys Day 27} Why You are not just Raising a Boy

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I think my oldest son was about 5 when we discovered Legos. Of course, we always knew they existed but he was our first child so this was the very beginning of the infiltration of Legos into our home. I... Continue reading →

{Raising Boys Day 26} Letting Him Become a Man

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He is curled up in my lap. Skinny lanky legs that are as long as mine, but he is curled up in my lap. All eleven years of him. It is family movie night, and I hold back tears, knowing... Continue reading →

{Raising Boys Day 24} Who Am I to Raise a Man?

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(image courtesy pixabay) Dear son, Wow. You are a son. What gives me as a woman the right to raise you, a boy? You were my second-born. When your sister came along, I could instantly relate to all the uniqueness... Continue reading →

{Raising Boys Day 23} How to Speak to Boys With ADHD

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I want to give a big SHOUT OUT to Kaylene for inviting me to join in the fun, and work, of raising boys! Thank you so much for allowing me to share my heart with your readers!!! I have... Continue reading →

{Raising Boys Day 22} 5 Tips to Enjoy Raising Boys

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As a momma of three boys, my most earnest prayer is that God will lead and guide me into being the mother my three boys need for every step of their life. At their current ages 11, 6, and 5... Continue reading →

{Raising Boys Day 21} Showing Grace and Love in Discipline

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Being a mom is hard. I mean, tears falling into my kitchen sink hard. I’m going to be real for a minute. I have two very sweet boys and I dearly love them. One of them, though, well… he knows how to... Continue reading →

Raising Boys: Six Ways to Raise a Godly Man

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Boys. Aren’t they phenomenal? My husband and I have five boys ranging in age from 12 to 28. They’re loud, they’re gross, they’re physical, and I wouldn’t trade them for girls in a hot minute. While I love my daughter,... Continue reading →

Raising Boys: Raising Boys Who Redefine Competition

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There’s something I need to tell you before you get too far into this. I have been That Person you love to beat. The trash-talker. The Competitor who refuses to play a game she can’t win. Which is why I... Continue reading →

Raising Boys: Five Tips on How to Raise a Godly Son

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You have a son? I have a son too! My first born is a girl and I quickly have learned that my daughter and son are complete opposites. For example, my daughter likes clean things, is more quiet, shy at times, and... Continue reading →