Parenting Teen Boys

This post: 50 Things I Want My Son to Know About Teen Girls Pack on the charm or act mysterious, text or call, make a move, or let her make …

This Post: 101 Fun Mother-Teen Son Bonding Ideas If you’re like me, carving out special one-on-one time with your son isn’t always easy. And, when you do have a few …

This post: 10 Ultimate Truths About Parenting Teen Boys Although the years between the ages of 13 and 19 might be considered the most tumultuous, scary, and challenging years for …

This post: My son hates sports, and I’m okay with that When my son was young, he wasn’t one of those rough and tough boys who was hellbent on defying …

This post: 8 things your teenage boy desperately needs you to teach him. (Post updated: 2025) My son will be leaving for college next fall. As much as I’ve taught …

To my teenage son, I know you still need me.  Like clockwork, when my son turned 13, the teenager in him began to take over. Aside from the normal changes …

  I still remember the days when my son was young – he couldn’t have been more than six or seven years old – when my husband would roughhouse with …

  Yesterday morning I found myself standing in my driveway in my robe and slippers (holding a very large hot cup of coffee) at 6:10 in the morning watching the …

  If you’re the parent of both boys and girls you’ve likely noticed the huge disparity in the way they communicate with you. While it doesn’t hold true in every …