Raising Godly Boys Minute

#1239: Detours

Detour ahead! As you drive down the highway, you’ll encounter many road signs. But one of the most annoying is the detour. When our plans of traveling to our destinati

#1238: Words Matter

How do you talk to your son? When Cynthia’s son was little, she frequently called him pet names, like “Bubs.” One day, when her son was twelve, he said “Please don’t ca

#1237: Walk and Talk

Here’s a parenting strategy to try with your son…try the “walk and talk.” When you need to address a behavior or share some difficult news, it can be tempting to lectur

#1236: Thought Gremlins

Does your son have a gremlin? An author named Rick Carson created a metaphor out of the destructive creatures from the popular 80s movie. He suggests that negative thou

#1235: Teen Sons and Moms

Does your son need you? When Christina’s son turned 12, he stopped talking and sharing things with her and, instead, went to his dad for advice. Christina wondered if s

#1234: Scripture Memory

Have you tried this Scripture memory trick with your son? Every boy has a different learning style– auditory, visual, kinesthetic, or reading and writing. You don’t hav

#1233: Minifridge

Here’s a parenting tip: buy a mini fridge. As your son enters his teenage years, he will begin to spend more time with his friends than with you. It’s a normal part of

#1232: Ladder of Success

Maybe, all your son needs is a ladder. Every day in school, Phillip, an 8-year-old, would rebelliously refuse to complete any assignments. One day, a teacher realized t

#1231: Grass is Greener

Are you watering your son’s lawn? In their famous book, called Boundaries, Dr. John Townsend and Henry Cloud give this analogy. When you don’t teach your teenage son re

#1230: Get Some Sleep

Let’s be honest– the behavior of teen boys can be baffling! But what if there’s a simple reason for their baffling behavior? When your son is mean to his sister, irrita

#1229: Emotions

Dealing with emotions can be difficult … for all of us. But for your young son, feeling frustrated, disappointed, or jealous can be all-consuming. Here are some steps

#1228: Busy Isn't Bad

What if there are benefits to keeping your son busy? Children and teens are spending more time in front of screens than ever before, and their mental and physical healt

#1227: Boys Are Alright

“The kids are alright” was an iconic rock song by the Who. But unfortunately that phrase no longer rings true when it comes to young men in our society. Boys today are

#1226: Angers Root

This parenting tip may surprise you. When your son is struggling with anger, your instinct may be to address his behavior. But did you know that, in boys, anger is ofte

#1225: Splurge Outing

Going to theme parks and ball games with the family isn’t cheap, and requires parents to say “No” to souvenirs, snacks, and other requests. That’s okay. Boys need to le

#1224: Poster Board Stash

Next time you’re at Wal-Mart or Hobby Lobby, spend about twenty bucks on a nice set of colored markers and a half dozen assorted poster boards. Then stash them in secret

#1223: Honor Apologies

Most of the time when your son messes up, he knows it. He has instant regrets. But it’s not easy to apologize. Guilt, ego, and fear get in the way. He may feel unworthy

#1222: Embroidary Medaphor

When your son starts questioning why God sometimes doesn’t make sense, turn to Isaiah 55 and explain that God’s thoughts are “higher” than ours. Then, if you can, pull

#1221: Flipping Technology

The best way to stay one step ahead of the latest technology might be … to ask your son! Whether he’s 9 or 19, there’s a good chance he knows more than you. Do a bit of

#1220: World View Sources

Initially, a boy’s worldview comes from Mom and Dad. Beginning around the age of 4 or 5—no matter what you have planned for his schooling—he will begin to learn things f