Tag: raising boys
Failure is Underrated:: I Should Have Let Him Fall
I used to believe that protecting my children from the infinite number of ills that might befall them was the single most important task...
Three Lessons My 9-year old Son Has Taught Me About Fatherhood
Father’s Day is just days away, and this week a few Houston dads have graciously contributed their thoughts on parenting. Today, Patrick Y., husband...
The Nontraditional Ways I Am Empowering My Girl/Boy Twins
I am an accomplished physician, educator and researcher who, through a lot of hard work, has achieved just about every goal I have ever...
In the Poop Jokes Trenches…Send Help!
I have a confession to make. I'm just going to go ahead and say it.
I love my kids. With every fiber in my being....
Girl Mom Dreams in a Boy Mom World
They are referred to as the G3, the boys, and the Vikingos {yes, my mom named them the Vikings in Spanish}. I am the mother...
What Can A Mom Do About Toxic Masculinity?
Today is my middle son's 11th birthday. He is my "boys' boy." He's tall, strong, and sporty. Give him any kind of ball and...
Why You Should Take Boys to the Ballet
The last Saturday in June, my oldest son Zach and I got dressed up and headed downtown to Jones Hall. We were headed to...