Every boy longs to be the hero which is why boys are so drawn to be brave, to crave adventure. They want to rise and save the day. For the Chivalry Challenge this month we have an opportunity to do just that – unleash them to be defenders and protectors of humanity. That starts at […]
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Books That Inspire Boys to Step Up and BE the Hero
Raise Boys Who Read. “Mom, mom! Can you help me learn how to sew?” My son must have noticed my confused look because he quickly explained that he wanted to learn how to sew a cape. But not just any cape. He wanted to make a Dirgen cape from his newest favorite series of […]
Getting to the Heart of Anger in Children
With a society that puts so much emphasis on the feelings of children, their self-esteem and their freedom to express themselves, it would seem that children would not be so consumed with anger these days. However, we are witnessing more and more children with all sorts of anger-related problems, leaving parents to wonder how they lost control, what went […]
Challenge your sons to stand against injustice and evil
Ready for a new monthly challenge? This month we will focus on the third aspect of the historic code of chivalry. This one and the next are the two that our boys are drawn to the most. These are the clear-cut “hero” aspects of the code of chivalry. It’s never to late to jump in! […]
Challenge Your Kids to Respect Authority!
This is their training phase. It is our job to lead and theirs to follow.” We have an authority crisis in our culture. In a world where profanity and obscenities are increasingly cool, edgy, and authentic, the word OBEY is approached with fear, apprehension, and outright revulsion. We see this everywhere in current culture and […]
Inviting Your Children into an Everyday Faith…
How you live your life matters for so many reasons. Your kids are watching you. They see the real you – flaws and all. I might be able to convince people over the internet or even in real life that I’m a pretty amazing person, but my kids see the real me. They see me […]