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Welcome to part 2 of our “best of” summer series! Last week, we talked about raising our girls. This week, we talk about raising our boys.
Our podcast “resident therapist,” David Thomas, is back with us, live from Daystar Counseling. He talks with us about what our sons need across the developmental lifespan.
In this episode, David breaks down what our boys need in the following age groups:
Ages 2-4: The Explorer
Ages 5-8: The Lover
Ages 9-12: The Individual
Ages 13-17: The Wanderer
Ages 18-22: The Warrior
Some of the best nuggets of this interview include:
- The biggest hurdle of boys today across the developmental lifespan
- Ways that boys self-medicate their pain and why
- Why helping boys problem solve and use critical thinking is crucial to their development
- The importance of placing your hand on your son’s shoulder and addressing him by name
- Why boys need less words, not more
- Helping our boys navigate video gaming in a healthy way
Show Notes:
To purchase the What Am I Feeling? children’s book, click here.
To learn more, click here to purchase David’s book, Wild Things: The Art of Nurturing Boys
To buy David’s latest book, Are My Kids on Track?, click here.
To learn more, check out: www.raisingboysandgirls.com
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First time listener and loyal moving forward. My word I had a great time listening to yall and laughing at my work desk, when David spoke of ” this math is so hard, I cant do all these problems” and when you Christi meantioned ” Hitting the dog”, this is my child. YOU guys have a camera in my home. His is a wild child and thank you so mcuch for this podcast.
I son is 6 year, strong willed, red headed boy. Nationally we are mixed with Irish, Scottish, Welch, Germain, Romania and Italian. all this first generation.
My son is a strong willed and I am so greatful for him and all he brings us. He’s a true blessing and to stumble on your channel is the best thing ever.
I have been playing to become a greater mother for them. Thank you all.