Friends! We did it!! We really did it. We made it to today, August 6th, 2019 and BOY MOM is officially alive. Released. Born. Launched. Whatever you might call it -- it's, like --- in stores and hopefully in many of your hands! And I've got allllofthefeeeeels. My boys took over the podcast this week to interview ME... and I think you'll enjoy this episode. It's a little crazy and very raw, but it's Book Release Day so it
Encouragement and faith
Raising Boys in a Digital World {Podcast Episode 09 with Ruth Chou Simons}
Aloha Friends! Today I am sharing a podcast episode on a topic that we often wish... weren't a topic. As I say in my book, this subject makes moms GOL (Groan out loud.) :) Indeed, as we continue to cover the topics from my book, Boy Mom: What Your Son Needs Most from You --which, B-T-W- releases IN ONE WEEK!! -- we come to the topic of raising boys with TECHNOLOGY. Technology, as in: allofthethings. My book chapter covers screen time, gaming, social media, and
What a Teenage Boy Needs Most from his Mom
Note from Monica: I wrote this post almost exactly five years ago, but it continues to be read across the world daily. Over time it has had millions (I've lost track) of views. I'm still so humbled by what happened. This was the post that brought so many people to my blog...introduced me to boy-moms all over the world, gave me a platform to write and speak and start a podcast. This post, quite literally, changed my life. And many of YOU helped make that
Raising Boys with Intentional Influences {Podcast Episode 008 with Jeannie Cunnion}
Hey Friends... I've got Episode #008 of the Boy Mom Podcast up today, and boy is this an important topic! I know I say something along those lines every week, :), but if you listen to today's episode, you'll hear me say that I've named it in the TOP 3 things that I believe have helped shape my older sons into who they are today. That's a big claim! To make it even more special, I have another 4-Boy Mom friend joining me today! Jeannie Cunnion is an amazing author,
Raising Boys of Noble Character {Podcast Episode 007}
Hey Friends! I'm back with a(nother) topic that is super near to my heart...AND one I happen to working on a whole lot these days! We're talking about raising boys of NOBLE CHARACTER. Today is a solo episode and I'm sharing my passion for raising boys of character. It's so important friends. So, so important! Here are a few notes from the episode: 1. Boy Mom Book Page. (today's topic is from Chapter 6.) 2. a favorite quote
The Boy Mom Book Trailer is Here!
Hey, look what I've got... A one-minute Boy Mom Book Trailer!
Raising Boys with a Secure Identity {Podcast Episode #006 with Gwen Smith}
Hey friends! Today I am sharing a podcast episode on a topic that I am super passionate about with a friend who I have so much respect for! Gwen Smith joins me as we continue to go through the topics from my book -- BOY MOM: What Your Son Needs Most from You. Gwen and I talk about the super important, yet often challenging task of raising sons with a secure identity. I think you'll be nodding along with so much of what we chat about...and I hope you end this
Raising a Son Who Loves God, with My Son, Jonah {Podcast Episode 005}
Aloha! Today I have a special podcast episode to share with you. My son Jonah joined me to chat about growing up to know and love God. Jonah is my 2nd son and he is 17-years-old (18 in a couple weeks!) He has an amazing heart for God and for people. I couldn't be more proud of the young man that he is becoming... In this episode, Jonah and I are answering 3 questions readers have asked me over time... Here's a few notes from the episode:
