Boy Mom: What Your Son Needs Most from You

Written by:
Monica Swanson
Narrated by:
Donna Allen , Monica Swanson

Unabridged Audiobook

Ratings
Book
6
Narrator
2
Release Date
August 2019
Duration
7 hours 21 minutes
Summary
This guidebook, packed with wisdom, practical advice, resources, and encouragement, explores how moms can equip their sons with what they most need to succeed in life.

Monica Swanson knew she'd tapped a heartfelt concern when nearly two million readers shared her blog post 'What a Teenage Boy Needs Most from His Mom.' In this helpful book, she takes mothers deeper into the insights they need for the boy-raising journey, covering topics from dealing with the daily influences of friends and technology to helping a boy grow to be physically, spiritually, and emotionally healthy. She also addresses learning and finding passions, perspectives on relationships and dating, and work ethics and money management. Each chapter features relatable stories, handy checklists, and practical advice based on a combination of research, experience, and biblical truth to guide and equip a mom in helping her son achieve his God-given potential.

Praise for Boy Mom

“In Boy Mom Monica Swanson offers readers practical advice and resounding hope that parenting our sons well through all seasons is not only possible but also enjoyable. This book is like an essential trail guide that I’ll refer to again and again in the beautiful and challenging adventure of motherhood.”—Becky Keife, author of No Better Mom for the Job and mom of three spirited boys

“Monica Swanson is the friend we all need in our lives: humble, straightforward, warm, full of wisdom, and short on nonsense—and she knows her stuff like no one else. In Boy Mom she holds the bar high yet is forthcoming about her own struggles and imperfections. Inside these pages you’ll find deeply rooted biblical and practical advice along with calls to action when you don’t know where to start. The Boy Mom Manifesto at the end will not only inspire you but also make your heart swell.”—Kate Merrick, author of Here, Now: Unearthing Peace and Presence in an Overconnected World

“Monica Swanson is the ultimate Boy Mom mentor. While her perspective on parenting is grounded in biblical wisdom, each chapter holds excellent practical tools for how to work out that wisdom on a daily basis in our homes. Of course, we know there aren’t formulas that will ensure we get it all right, but we also know that gleaning wisdom from women who have gone before us (and are still in the trenches with us) is invaluable in the wonderful adventure of helping boys become all God created them to be.”—Jeannie Cunnion, author of Mom Set Free
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Candyce M.

I’m a boy mom of two, 7 and 9. I have the hard copy. I’ve read it several times. I listen to her podcast. I recently decided it would be fun to listen to the audio version while driving. Of course, it did not disappoint. Great nuggets of wisdom and we can all use that.

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Anonymous

As a Mom if three little boys, it is so encouraging to hear wisdom from someone who has walked in my shoes. This book makes me want to sit down and drink a cup of coffee with Monica, hearing stories of her parenthood journey. The book definitely acts as the voice of a mentor. I will be getting a hard copy to refer to in the future.

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Samantha V.

Wonderful takeaways.

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