Even from a young age, boys want to be respected. As a mom, you have a unique and wonderful opportunity to show him a healthy version of what that looks like. But what if you feel like you’ve missed some opportunities? John and Danny offer hope to parents who feel like they didn’t teach their …
Parenting Sons
As you communicate the importance of chores for your teens, reinforce the spiritual significance of work and its impact on the heart, mind, and soul.
Rhonda Stoppe explains how a mom with sons can shape them into becoming good and godly men. She offers moms practical guidance for spiritual training, effective communication, supporting the father-son relationship as a wife, and more. (Part 2 of 2)
Rhonda Stoppe explains how a mom with sons can shape them into becoming good and godly men. She offers moms practical guidance for spiritual training, effective communication, supporting the father-son relationship as a wife, and more. (Part 1 of 2)
When your son was little, he needed you all the time. But as he’s gotten older, his need for independence becomes stronger. How do you make that transition well? John and Danny provide some practical ideas for training your son to be a great man. Featuring Rhonda Stoppe.
But what I’ve learned in the six years since we lost our son is this: It is possible to find your feet again. It is possible to see light again in the laughter of a baby or the glory of a sunrise or the touch of a loved one’s hand.
Knowing how your son or daughter best receives your love and demonstrates it to others will help him or her be secure in the knowledge that he or she is precious in your eyes.
Have the courage to talk about sex and respect with your sons.
Sometimes letting kids make mistakes can be the best help a parent can give.
Sons and daughters need their dads to connect with them on a regular basis. But since dads relate to their kids differently than moms, it can be challenging to know what the best ways are to connect. Dr. Meg Meeker offers tips for building healthy father-son and father-daughter relationships.
Teaching our boys to be men is not dangerous, and we fathers should not shrink from this essential task.
Tell your boys these three things to help equip them for life.
Most boys enter healthy manhood with the help of a “point man” — someone who leads the way and offers support through the trials of life.
Biblical manhood means responding to the emotions of others thoughtfully and empathetically.
Find ways to help your sons navigate their need for heroes.
What does a boy really need to become a man? The world will grasp for your son’s attention and mind. However, you can develop healthy habits in your boy to help him develop and grow into a man of character and respect.
What growing boys need from their moms can be summed up in one word: respect.
Fathers can be purposeful in raising their sons to be good men.
Get tips for single dads who are raising sons.
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