Since outbursts and sullenness are common in boys, it’s easy to assume that’s just how boys are and they will eventually grow out of it. But what if we understood the reasons behind their meltdowns or aloofness? What if there were tools that could help boys build an emotionally strong foundation? In this episode, Josh… View Post
#136: Raising Socially Aware Boys with David Thomas
Being famous at home requires that we become students of our kids. That we pay attention to their strengths, but also their growth areas. For boys, helping them learn to communicate with others in a respectful manner and with a good attitude can sometimes feel daunting. That’s why our resident therapist, David Thomas, joins us this week… View Post
#117: [Best Of Part 2] What Our Sons Need with David Thomas
Welcome to part 2 of our “best of” summer series! Last week, we talked about raising our girls. This week, we talk about raising our boys. Our podcast “resident therapist,” David Thomas, is back with us, live from Daystar Counseling. He talks with us about what our sons need across the developmental lifespan. In this episode, David breaks… View Post
#89: What Our Sons Need with David Thomas
Our podcast “resident therapist,” David Thomas, is back with us, live from Daystar Counseling. He talks with us about what our sons need across the developmental lifespan. In this episode, David breaks down what our boys need in the following age groups: Ages 2-4: The Explorer Ages 5-8: The Lover Ages 9-12: The Individual Ages 13-17: The Wanderer… View Post