Tag Archive: parenting boys

Push, pull

Parenting adolescent boys is akin to playing tug of war.  They want you to park as far away as possible when picking them up from basketball practice but need you to listen (and *gasp* maybe even hug them) when their team loses the tournament.  One minute you are “the meanest mom ever” and the next…

Joining the M.O.B

I am married (to a guy). I have three brothers. My husband has two brothers. My brothers each have a son. I have three boys. I am swimming in a world of testosterone.  And, to be honest, I think God sits up in heaven and chuckles at me. You see, I am a girly girl. …