Mothering Boys: 8 Things Your Son Needs from You Before He Turns 10 - Paperback

by Molly Defrank (Author)

8 Critical Things Your Son Needs Right Now!

- packed with simple, practical, easy-to-implement--and fun!--ideas and activities to help you raise godly sons in a rapidly changing world
- research-based tips that steer away from shame-based motivators toward more productive techniques
- approachable and filled with good humor


Boys today are surrounded by accusations that their very existence is toxic, told that their biological makeup is a problem and that the future is female. As Christian moms, we have the responsibility and privilege of teaching our boys what is true about who they are and what isn't. But how do we grow these tiny (and somewhat smelly) wild things into godly men of character?

With encouragement, hope, and a dash of humor, popular writer and fellow mom-in-the-trenches Molly DeFrank reveals the eight most critical things your son needs right now. Rooted in biblical truth, real parenting stories, and current research, this go-to guide is packed with simple, practical, easy-to-implement--and fun!--ideas and activities to help you
- create meaningful connection with your son
- cultivate his character
- equip him to flourish right where he is
- give him a solid foundation in an ever-shifting culture

In a world of giants and lions, you can raise up the next generation of Davids and Daniels. And you can do it while driving carpool, folding mountains of laundry, building model sets, eating dinner, and tucking them in for the night.

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A Mom's Guide to Raising Godly Men

Today's culture sends boys a confusing and often discouraging message--that their very existence is toxic and their nature is flawed. As a Christian mom, you have the responsibility and privilege of countering these lies with the truth that real masculinity is a gift from God.

But how do you nurture your wild and wonderful boys into godly men of strength, purpose, and character--especially in today's world?

Fellow "boy mom" in the trenches Molly DeFrank understands this challenge--and she's here to help. With hope and humor, she reveals the eight most critical things your son needs right now. This go-to guide is packed with simple and fun activities to help you

- connect with your son in ways that matter most
- build his character with biblical truths
- equip him to flourish in today's culture
- lay a solid foundation while keeping life fun

With God's help (and a lot of humor) you can raise Davids and Daniels in a world of giants and lions--one carpool, dinner, and bedtime tuck-in at a time.

Author Biography

Molly DeFrank is mom to three boys and three girls, ages seven to fourteen. She spends most of her time telling them to put on their shoes. Her motherhood travails have been featured nationally and internationally by CBS, Parents Magazine, Fox News, Good Morning America (print), The Daily Mail, The Sun, and Yahoo Lifestyle, and podcasts like 1000 Hours Outside, Mama Bear Apologetics, and more. Molly has contributed to several blogs including Scary Mommy and Babble. Learn more at MollyDeFrank.com.