{Raising Boys Day 30} Six Keys to Developing Courage in Every Boy

When Moses died, the leadership of the people of Israel passed to Joshua. Joshua’s first task as leader was to take the Israelites across the Jordan River to assume possession of the land which God had promised to them.... Continue reading →

{Raising Boys Day 29} A Father’s Perspective

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As a father of three growing boys, there is never a dull moment at our house. From sword fighting in the living room, to speed races sliding down the stairs on their tummies, they are always coming up with new... Continue reading →

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

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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 25} 34 Ways a Mom Can Build Relationship with Her Son

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Proverbs 4:3 For I was my father’s son, tender and only beloved in the sight of my mother. Ah, mothers and sons. There is something incredibly special about the bond between them. I always wanted to have a son. Now... 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 →