8 things your son needs from you before he turns 10
“With humor and grace, and backed by cutting-edge research, Molly gives practical examples on how to instill character and godly values to the next generation of men. “
Katie Emma Cook, licensed marriage and family therapist, mother of three boys, blogger, and speaker
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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Endorsements
“As a boy mom to four energetic sons, I know firsthand the challenges and joys of raising boys. This book is a refreshing blend of humor and biblical truth, offering real-life examples that make practical parenting feel achievable, from navigating their failures to encouraging them to get outside–and making those tough conversations easier. I can’t recommend this book enough!”
Mikella Van Dyke, author of Chasing Sacred: Learn How to Study Scripture to Pursue God and Find Hope in Him
“Molly DeFrank is the BFF every mom raising boys needs. Mothering Boys gives us her encouraging and godly wisdom with heaps of humor so we can embrace the unique challenges of raising sons in an ever-challenging culture. You’ll want to gift a copy to all your boy-mom friends!”
Amber Lia, bestselling author of Triggers: Exchanging Parents’ Angry Reactions for Gentle Biblical Responses, and Parenting Scripts
“The mom huddle I needed. As a fellow mom wanting to intentionally build up my son in the Lord, I ate up all of Molly’s words as she broke down eight critical areas to cultivate both in his soul and in our mother-son relationship (in a non-boring way, PTL). Chock-full of truth, stats, and encouragement, this is what I call a must-read!”
Heidi Lee Anderson, social media influencer @HeidiLeeAnderson and author of P.S. It’s Gonna Be Good
“Molly DeFrank shows moms how to raise boys who dare to take risks, can laugh through stress, and trade screen time for real-world adventures. Packed with faith, creativity, and connection, this book is your secret weapon for raising bold, resilient, and joyful sons in a world that needs them.”
Ginny Yurich, bestselling author, podcaster, and founder of 1000 Hours Outside
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