Welcome to a VERY SPECIAL episode of the Boy Mom Podcast! As this week marks the ONE YEAR BIRTHDAY of my book, BOY MOM 🎉 , it seemed appropriate for me to invite my first born son, Josiah, to join me on the podcast! I let Josiah choose what topic he'd like to talk about and without any hesitation he said... IMAGINATION!! Imagination has been a big part of Josiah's life since...well, either of us can remember. In this episode, Josiah shares some highlights from his
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Kids and Porn: A Guest Post, a Great Resource, and a Wake-Up Call.
Hey Friends! I'm back with another summer NOBP (new-old-blog-post.) Today I am sharing a post from a full FIVE years ago, but I am more passionate about this topic now than ever. ESPECIALLY while our kids are spending more time at home...on devices. I've heard from too many moms this summer who discovered that their kids (one was 10 years old, another 15...) were looking at porn. 😢 Please read this. Please share it. Please get your hands on the books
Homeschool Made Simple {Episode 65 with Jenn Bryant}
Aloha! As we near the end of July and see the next school year looming ahead of us, a lot of you have asked if we can talk more about homeschooling. We have covered different aspects of homeschooling here before (I'll link to those episodes in show notes) but what I really wanted to share in this episode was a word of encouragement -- for anyone who feels like I used to feel when I imagined homeschooling: Completely overwhelmed. I wanted to share what I have learned
Let Them Be Kids!! {Episode 64 with Jessica Smartt}
Aloha Friends! Today I get to welcome back a favorite podcast guest from the past...Jessica Smartt! Jessica was with me on Episode 33, talking about "Making Memories at Christmas time." (I LOVE that topic! And it might be a good one to bookmark BEFORE the holidays this year!) This spring, (smack in the middle of the quarantine) Jessica released another book -- one that quickly became one of my ALL-TIME FAVORITE PARENTING BOOKS (I don't say that lightly!) Her book is
3 Character Qualities that Will Set Your Kids Apart
Hey Friends! Welcome to another summer installment of my NOBPs! ("New-old-blog-posts"! 😃) This is where I share a blog post that from the past that was loved by readers, but has gotten a bit hidden in my archives over time! This one is super special to me, and I think it is 5 years old! (what!?) I was honestly encouraged as I read over it again, and I hope you are, too! ***** Like most well-intentioned parents, Dave and I have high hopes for our boys. We
Two BIG Announcements and a Chat about Youth Culture Today! {Episode 63, with my Son Jonah}
Hey Friends! I am beyond excited that...FINALLY -- THIS DAY HAS COME! My son Jonah is with me on the podcast to help me celebrate a big announcement, and to share an announcement of his own! 😃 Then we go on to have a great chat about issues with our youth culture today. I love talking to Jonah so much (I'd make him my co-host if I could!) and I really hope you enjoy this episode! I will keep these notes short and sweet but I highly encourage you to click on the VERY
Bethany Hamilton, on Life with Preschoolers {Episode 62}
I'm so so excited to share this interview with one of the most inspirational people ever...one of Luke's early inspirations for becoming a professional surfer, and someone who has inspired our family (and people all over the world) for years: BETHANY HAMILTON. Bethany became world famous after surviving (though losing her arm to) a shark attack at age 13, then going on to become one of the best female surfers in the world. Today she is surfing better than ever, and is also an
How Fifteen Minutes could Save your Relationship with Your Teen
The 15 minutes that can make a big difference in your relationship with your teenager. Today I am sharing one more favorite post from the archives...If you missed this one, I hope it inspires you to parent with thoughtfulness this week. If you've read it before, then perhaps it's a healthy reminder. ***** This weekend something came up...once again...with one of our sons. It was an incident related to the way he treats one of his brothers, and honestly--we've all
