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The Incredible Index for Boy Fun Activities
With summer fast approaching and events being canceled this incredible list of boy fun activities will help you to keep them active.
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15 Inspirational Quotes for Teens to Memorize
When it comes to being a teenager, life can seem complicated. After all, things begin to change once you become a teenager. You aren’t quite a kid anymore, but you aren’t quite an adult yet either. I have put together some quotes for teens to memorize that can serve as both a motivator and reminder that teenagers matter too. Growing up is never easy and that is especially true when you reach the teen years. From starting a new chapter in their education to mounting responsibilities and freedoms, sometimes teenagers need a little encouragement to keep them on the straight and narrow.
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5 Ways Dad Can Bond with His Boys
.The family bond between a father and son is incredibly important. The bond a young man feels with his father has an impact on his development, resiliency and self-esteem both early and later in life. This means, it is crucial for dads to bond with their boys as often as possible, creating a strong emotional connection and bond. For boys, bonding with their dad helps them to develop their masculinity. They can learn how to be good leaders. Dads can model strength in ways that moms simply can not. He teaches his son how to be a good protector. He can teach his son how to be a good provider.…
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5 Mother and Son Dates
I love being a boy mom. I’m always surprised though at how fast it’s going. I looked over the other day while I was driving down the road and Little Man was sitting in the front seat beside me and suddenly it occurred to me that my little boy looked quite like a man, albeit a young man, sitting there. Which is why I want to increase the number of mother and son dates that I feel are so important. Remember that family bonding time isn’t just about the collective family. It’s also about spending quality time with each individual in the family. With time ever moving forward at what…
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Sparking a Love of Reading with an Audio Drama
I recently discovered a way to encourage my son to find reading for the enjoyment of a story. I found that an audio drama excited his curiosity and inspired him to ask for more books. I’ve often written about my son and how he started reading at a very early age. I can remember he would take his Winnie the Pooh board books and then re-type them into our computer’s Word program when he was so little. By the time he was 3 he could read fluently. We would drive down the road and he’d read billboards, and street signs. He’d pick up magazines and sit and read them to me. …
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25 Boy Books Every Boy Should Read
Books for Boys to Read Jonathan has always been a good reader. The reality is, though, it’s not an activity he gravitates to for general pleasure. I want to change that. I want to encourage him to read, to want to read, not for research (which he does love doing) but simply for pleasure or inspiration. I want him to open a book and travel to other worlds, explore oceans and fly through clouds while exploring the pages of a good book. This post contains affiliate links to products which may be purchased at external sites and might result in paid compensation to this blogger. I want him to know that…
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Incredible Index for Boy Fun #2
Active Fun For Boys of All Ages – Part 2 Last week I posted the Incredible Index for Boy Fun, but I had so many resources that I decided to do a second post. Boys are dynamic. They love getting dirty, rockets and cars, sticky icky fun and so much more. That’s why I’ve found ideas from across the web to keep your boy entertained all through the year. Backyard & The Great Outdoors 7 Cool Camping Games for Kids – Today’s Parent 10 Awesome Fort Ideas – Life as Mama 10 Fun Camping Activities for Kids – Real Family Camping 15 Outdoor Activities – Childhood Beckons 15 Ways to Make a Tent – Craftionary…
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Training Up My Little Prince
I love teaching the fruit of the spirit to Little Man. In our academy, home and life you might often hear me ask him, “Does that attitude reflect the fruit of the spirit?” or maybe you will hear, “Are you showing self-control?” Or any of the other attributes to the Fruit of the Spirit. This post contains a children’s book review. I received this book for free from the author, all opinions are my own and I was not instructed on what to write. This post also contains affiliate ad links where you may purchase this book. When I learning of Author Danna J. Walters and her book “Every Good…
