Boy Mom: What Your Son Needs Most from You - Softcover

Swanson, Monica

Softcover

ISBN 10: 052565271X ISBN 13: 9780525652717

Publisher: PRH Christian Publishing, 2019

Synopsis

This guidebook, packed with wisdom, practical advice, resources, and encouragement, explores how moms can equip their sons with what they most need to succeed in life.

Monica Swanson knew she'd tapped a heartfelt concern when nearly two million readers shared her blog post "What a Teenage Boy Needs Most from His Mom." In this helpful book, she takes mothers deeper into the insights they need for the boy-raising journey, covering topics from dealing with the daily influences of friends and technology to helping a boy grow to be physically, spiritually, and emotionally healthy. She also addresses learning and finding passions, perspectives on relationships and dating, and work ethics and money management. Each chapter features relatable stories, handy checklists, and practical advice based on a combination of research, experience, and biblical truth to guide and equip a mom in helping her son achieve his God-given potential.

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Review

"Boy Mom is packed with relevant insights and practical advice to help parents intentionally raise young men of character, honor, and strength. Parents today face unprecedented challenges, and Monica's heartfelt encouragement as a mom in the trenches is timely for a generation that longs for moral direction."--Kari Kampakis, mom of four girls and author of 10 Ultimate Truths Girls Should Know

"All who are parents, especially Boy Moms, will devour this book! Monica Swanson shares from her experience of raising four boys. Her transparency, candor, tears, and prayers have led to a book full of wisdom and incredible insight into what a boy needs to reach his destiny."--Stephanie Fast, fellow Boy Mom, author of She Is Mine, speaker, and advocate for vulnerable children

"Every time I told my dad I was pregnant with another boy, he responded with 'That's wonderful! The world needs more godly men.' I couldn't agree more. Thankfully, Monica has written a guide to help you partner with God to raise these needed men of character. In the pages of Boy Mom, you will find a wise mentor who understands the challenge of energetic boys and points you to truth and resources to help you be the kind of Boy Mom you want to be."--Heather MacFadyen, mom of four boys and creator and host of the Don't Mom Alone podcast

"As a Boy Dad, this is the book I've been searching for. These are the wise words of a fun friend, written clearly enough to provide a blueprint for success in parenting and accessibly enough that I don't feel alone in the journey. Through Boy Mom Monica is helping me become a better dad."--Roger Thompson, author of We Stood Upon Stars

"Monica Swanson casts a profoundly inspiring vision for the lives of our boys and the depth of our role as Boy Moms in shaping who they become. Each chapter is well researched, informative, and brimming with invaluable advice, strategies, and insight that left me feeling more capable than ever to help my sons live healthy, curiosity--driven, Jesus--centered lives. Perhaps the most powerful endorsement of this book is my personal testimony: it works! In just a few short weeks, I have seen my relationships with my 'gentlemen in training' grow in respect, communication, and trust--and the same goes for their relationships with their sister and father."--Hoku Clements, recording artist known for "Perfect Day" and "Another Dumb Blonde," as well as the albumCalled by Name

About the Author

MONICA SWANSON and her husband, Dave (a hospital physician), are raising four sons on the North Shore of Oahu, Hawaii. They have graduated one son, and homeschool the other three, and they spend much of their free time supporting their sons' competitive surfing and enjoying all that Hawaii has to offer. Monica's background is in sports medicine and fitness, and she shares inspiration for balanced living, as well as recipes, stories, and a ton of encouragement for families on her blog at MonicaSwanson.com.

Edition details

• Publisher: PRH Christian Publishing
• Publication date: 2019
• ISBN 10: 052565271X
• ISBN 13: 9780525652717
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 240