Today’s culture sends boys a confusing and discouraging message that men are toxic. But the truth is real masculinity is a gift from God. From her new book Mothering Boys, Molly DeFrank shows us 8 things our boys need from us before they turn 10.
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On today’s episode, you’ll learn about:
2:27 The great syrup disaster!!!
6:25 What we are facing culturally as boy moms
9:02 What does Biblical masculinity look like
16:30 How to help your son with eye contact
21:30 Getting your children to mind your authority
24:40 Help! My kids never do their chores!
28:00 Boys need to be creative– what we can do to help?
Molly DeFrank is a former politico turned stay home mom. She married her college sweetheart and a week later began working in the governor’s office. She put her career on hold to raise her 3 boys and 3 girls. Molly is the author of Digital Detox, and today we’re talking about her new book, Mothering Boys: 8 Things your son needs from you before he turns 10.
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