Kind Words for Teen Sons
Tell me if this sounds familiar. Your son gets home from school and heads directly to his room or spot in the house and basically checks out. You can't get a word from him for what feels like the 100th day in a row and it really bugs you. Rather than full sentences, you get a grunt, blank stare, or barely audible response. Well... the good news: you aren't alone. This is a normal thing that almost everyone goes through while raising a son. It doesn’t matter if you are a mom o
Intentional Manhood
I’m a big fan of Tim Ferriss. I’ve been listening to his podcast for a few years and get something really useful each and every time. I recently picked up Tim's new book - Tools for Titans – and it is full of helpful ideas. His attention to detail is incredible and the wisdom that can be gleaned from this book is impressive. I highly recommend picking up a copy as, just like the podcast, I pick up something new every time I open it up. In reading Tim’s big points from Carolin
The Third Tribe
If you read no other book (besides the Bible) to learn how boys learn and grow, please make sure to read Michael Gurian’s The Wonder of Boys. Michael has researched male culture literally all over the world and developed many insightful ideas by combining both the physical and cultural shifts a boy goes through as he matures. The combination of the two – changes to the body and guidance by the overarching culture – are the two most powerful effects on a young man. And, while