Boyhood today looks very different than it did a generation ago, and many moms are wondering how to raise sons who thrive in a culture that often works against them. In this conversation with Molly, we talk about why so many boys are struggling and how we as moms can ground them in faith, family, and belonging. We dive into practical ways to recognize your son’s unique wiring, reframe weaknesses as strengths, and guide him through big emotions, school struggles, and everyday responsibilities. From the resilience built around the family dinner table to the importance of one-on-one connection and real-life community, you’ll hear encouragement and tools for nurturing boys in the formative years so they can grow into men of strength, character, and purpose!In this episode, we cover:Why boys today are struggling and how culture shapes their sense of identityBiblical principles that guide us as moms raising sonsRecognizing the unique wiring of each boy and learning to reframe weaknesses as strengthsThe importance of belonging, worldview, and family connectionFamily meals as a simple but powerful practice for building resilience in kidsEight key areas to nurture in your son during the formative yearsCreative ways to weave one-on-one connection into ordinary family lifeGuiding boys through anger and big emotions Encouraging motivation and building focus for schoolwork without constant battlesTeaching boys to notice messes, take initiative, and follow through on responsibilitiesUnderstanding what’s “normal” chaos in a boy-filled home and how to balance it with structureWhy real-life community is vital for moms raising boys, and how it brings encouragement and perspectiveView full show notes on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube.Thank you for supporting the sponsors that make this show possible!RESOURCES MENTIONEDMothering Boys: 8 Things Your Son Needs from You before He Turns 10 by Molly DeFrankCheck out Molly DeFrank’s previous episode on the podcastListen to RuthAnn Zimmerman’s recent episode on the podcastJoin my FREE masterclass to learn my 4-step framework for making money on YouTubeMaster the rhythm of sourdough with confidence in my Simple Sourdough courseGain the sewing knowledge and skills every homemaker needs in my Simple Sewing seriesTurn your content creation dreams into a profitable business with my YouTube Success AcademyKeep all my favorite sourdough recipes at your fingertips in my Daily Sourdough cookbookCONNECTMolly DeFrank | Website | Facebook | InstagramLisa Bass of Farmhouse on Boone | Blog | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | PinterestDo you have a question you’d like me to answer on the podcast? A guest you’d like me to interview? Submit your questions and ideas here: bit.ly/SFLquestions.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.