ON BOYS Podcast Janet & Jen on Life & Raising Boys
Oct 31, 2024
40:34
Raising boys isn’t easy. Living isn’t easy! But with patience, trust, and community support, it’s easier — & more pleasant.
In this wide-ranging conversation, Janet Allison & Jennifer L.W. Fink , the hosts of ON BOYS podcast, discuss the reality of raising boys in 2024.
Takeaways:
- Nobody has it all figured out.
- Letting there be room for not knowing is crucial.
- Learning to tolerate discomfort is part of the process.
- Trusting the unfolding of our children’s development is essential.
- You are a different parent than you were a year ago.
- Boy development is trustworthy and unique to each child.
- Watch your boys, not the clock; focus on their growth.
- Look at your kid, not the milestones set by society.
- Parenting is the greatest personal development course.
- Let go and let us be your safety net.
Links we mentioned (or should have) in this episode:
Dealing with Change, Anxiety, & Energy (Listener Q & A) — ON BOYS episode
Trust — BuildingBoys blog post
Trust Your Boys — BuildingBoys blog post
Breakthrough Session for Family Coaching
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