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The expectations, roles, stereotypes and responsibilities for males and females differ. Jenny has a son and a daughter, so she readily sees the differences between her children. Ashley has the only sons in her entire family, while her ex-husband is the only boy in his family with five sisters. Both of your favorite co-hosts are navigating what it means to raise sons, so let’s dig into their experiences.
Some books that may be helpful when raising boys:
Raising and Emotionally Intelligent Child by Dr. John Gottman , The Whole-Brain Child by Drs. Daniel J. Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson , Calmer, Easier, Happier Boys by Noel Janis- Norton , What Makes a Boy Strong? What Makes a Girl Pretty? by Mary E. Hendrix
Be sure to check out the Sharon Says So Podcast, especially the episode with Dr. Jillian Peterson, where the two discuss mass shootings and the trend of male shooters that all #boymoms should be interested in.
“Cream & Sugar” Recommendations:
Ashley took Jenny’s advice to visit Armadillo Escape Room. She checked out the Spring location, and her family truly had the best time! The Houston Moms crew had a fun get-together at Daily Gather in CityCentre for lunch! Insanely delicious food and a beautiful environment!
Houston Moms “House Blend” Posts:
The Strengths of a Strong-Willed Child, by our contributor, Elyssa, who is a psychotherapist for children, gives great tips and insights about raising children whose intense behaviors can be challenging for any mom.
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