In Defense of Helpful Sons in a World of Strong Daughters
It is an odd way to start a blog; the words don’t flow well and it’s not concise, but it is clear. And I don’t want anyone to be confused about…
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10 Things I Know Because I’m a Boy Mom
I’ve always been somewhat of a tomboy. I grew up playing a variety of sports and have never been a fan of pink and frilly things. Things…
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I’m Tired, But This Work is Important
I am tired. I’m tired of yelling, I’m tired of fights. I’m tired of correcting disobedience, I’m tired of reprimanding…
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We’re Not Just Raising Little Boys, We’re Raising Men
Our whole world changed the moment the ultrasound tech tapped those three little words across the image on the screen: “It’s a boy”. In that…
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My Son Is Not Mine To Keep
In the cold blue morning light, my 15-year-old son sleeps. Lanky limbs sprawled across the couch, gray boxers peeking out over loose jeans, he is…
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Boys Can Have Body Image Issues, Too
“Mommy just cannot get your silly little cowlick to behave,” I laughed as I added water to the comb and went back to work on the blonde-haired…
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The Little Boy Who Stole My Heart Sometimes Makes Mine Stop
This is my son. He has a wound between his eyes. The wound occurred after he slammed his face into our fireplace. It wasn’t pretty. I was…
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I Thought I’d Have Girls, But I Was Destined To Raise Boys
I never thought I’d be a boy mom. I never thought I’d hear the words, “It’s a boy!” once, let alone twice, on my motherhood journey. The…
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These Are My Hopes For You, My Son
I was equal parts excited and nervous to learn we were having a baby boy. Now that he’s here, I feel an overwhelming sense of love for him and…
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I Wanted A Daughter But God Knew I Needed Sons
I was the worst candidate in the world to be a boy mom. I liked calm and quiet. Boys are crazy and loud. I liked everything organized. Boys like…
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