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Raising a Son With Special Needs by Elizabeth Traub
Posted Mar 22, 2013 at Raising Great Men™
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Hi Notoya,
You're right about "helicopter parents" who hover. They raise children who are not accountable or responsible for their actions.
Commented Mar 20, 2013 on The Cure for The Mama's Boy Syndrome- Part I at Raising Great Men™
The Cure for The Mama's Boy Syndrome- Part I
I was inspired to write this blog post based on a discussion on the Friends of Ricki Facebook page. Ok, I'm not Madame Curie, so I guess I should say this is more of an intervention or a wake-up call for the moms and sons in unhealthy and unbalanced relationships. Here's my disclaimer: I am ...
Hi Jennifer,
Thank you for you comment. It wasn't until I asked my teen son that I realized the importance of asking before telling. Helps to build the conversation and keep it fluid. We're so eager to teach our kids we forget to find out what they already know.
Commented Mar 20, 2013 on The Real Talk We Need to Have With Our Sons About Rape at Raising Great Men™
The Real Talk We Need to Have With Our Sons About Rape
The past few weeks, I've been troubled by how some adults are reacting to the rape case in Steubenville. Making generalizations about teens doesn't help other teens to understand the severity of rape. We need to address the "boys will be boys" attitude that permeates our society and we need...
The Real Talk We Need to Have With Our Sons About Rape
Posted Mar 16, 2013 at Raising Great Men™
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Good Crys that you're thinking about this when your daughter is still little. Our kids pick up so much from us, good and bad.
Commented Mar 15, 2013 on Mom, You're a Bully at Raising Great Men™
Mom, You're a Bully
As we sit in frustration and horror about the bullying epidemic, we continue to look around for someone to blame. We point fingers at everyone and refuse to acknowledge that we all play a part in this epidemic. Allow me to help you, walk over to the mirror and meet the problem. Our generatio...
Thank you, it made me stop and wonder too about my behavior.
Commented Mar 15, 2013 on Mom, You're a Bully at Raising Great Men™
Mom, You're a Bully
As we sit in frustration and horror about the bullying epidemic, we continue to look around for someone to blame. We point fingers at everyone and refuse to acknowledge that we all play a part in this epidemic. Allow me to help you, walk over to the mirror and meet the problem. Our generatio...
Thank you Tulip!
Commented Mar 10, 2013 on How to Stop Your Son From Being a Bullying Bystander at Raising Great Men™
How to Stop Your Son From Being a Bullying Bystander
Whenever my teen son complains about a situation, I ask him "What are you doing to change it?" It always makes him think about how his actions or lack of action impacts those around him. This is especially true when it comes to bullying. We can't turn a blind eye to bullying because it aff...
Your Word is Your Bond-Keeping Promises
Posted Mar 2, 2013 at Raising Great Men™
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Hi Mai,
Thank you for stopping by and for sharing this post with your sister-in-law. Good luck to you and your husband!
Commented Mar 2, 2013 on Raising a Servant Leader at Raising Great Men™
Raising a Servant Leader
In our world, it's easy to get caught up in the pressure and competitiveness of raising a child who is personally and academically successful. Our society does not allow for mediocrity and slackers. From the time our child is born, we are flooded with images and messages that encourage us to ...
What I Learned From My Sons
Posted Feb 28, 2013 at Raising Great Men™
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Raising a Servant Leader
Posted Feb 27, 2013 at Raising Great Men™
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Yes Kristen! Those are two important life skills.
Commented Feb 21, 2013 on How to Raise Your Son, So His Wife Won't Have To at Raising Great Men™
How to Raise Your Son, So His Wife Won't Have To
We seem to have a growing problem in our country: A failure to launch syndrome. Adult men who are stuck in a Peter Pan world devoid of maturity, responsibility, or accountability. From animation to sitcoms, men are depicted as silly, immature men who can not be trusted to take care of themsel...
Thank you Bea for your support! Appreciate your comment.
Commented Feb 13, 2013 on 5 Reasons Your Son Might Resent You at Raising Great Men™
5 Reasons Your Son Might Resent You
Ok, now I have your attention. It isn't fair for me to say he might resent you as an adult and spend money and hours with a therapist who will trace all his problems back to you. I'm kidding. As mothers, isn't one of our biggest fears that somehow despite all we do for our sons, we still wi...
Thank you Lynette for your comment. It's something we have to be aware of when we are raising sons.
Commented Feb 13, 2013 on Are Boys and Men Becoming Obsolete? at Raising Great Men™
Are Boys and Men Becoming Obsolete?
The other day I saw an image on a Facebook page in which a mom and her daughter stated "I don't need a man" with a shadow of a man leaving the house in the background. The picture represents one of the most celebrated statements uttered by women. I have to be honest and say that I hear th...
Thank you Nicole! It's easier said than done, right? It helps to start small and work on one at a time.
Commented Feb 10, 2013 on 13 Things to Stop Doing in 2013 at Raising Great Men™
13 Things to Stop Doing in 2013
Each new year, we hope to be better and do better than the previous year. Unfortunately, as we fret over our resolutions and sign up for classes and workshops we have no intention of attending, we forget what really gets in our way. The problem isn't that we aren't motivated enough or lazy...
I agree! Society sends them mixed messages.
Commented Feb 10, 2013 on The Contradictory Life of Boys at Raising Great Men™
The Contradictory Life of Boys
It's not easy being a boy. Every day, you're given conflicting messages and now matter what you do, society continues to be wary and suspicious of you. Let's take a peek into the day in the life of boys: A boy starts his day running around, full of energy, seeking adventure Someone stops hi...
Thank you Shelley!
Commented Feb 10, 2013 on 5 Reasons Your Son Might Resent You at Raising Great Men™
5 Reasons Your Son Might Resent You
Ok, now I have your attention. It isn't fair for me to say he might resent you as an adult and spend money and hours with a therapist who will trace all his problems back to you. I'm kidding. As mothers, isn't one of our biggest fears that somehow despite all we do for our sons, we still wi...
Mind Your Parenting Business
Posted Feb 7, 2013 at Raising Great Men™
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Are Boys and Men Becoming Obsolete?
Posted Feb 2, 2013 at Raising Great Men™
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The passive aggressiveness is so bad because it teaches the child that it's ok to hurt people's feelings as long as you back it up with "I'm just kidding."
Commented Jan 31, 2013 on Are You Raising a Misogynist? at Raising Great Men™
Are You Raising a Misogynist?
I know a mom who frequently says how much she doesn't like women or girls. She believes that her way of thinking is fine because she has raised boys. Unfortunately, she has also raised misogynists. What she failed to realize is that in all her years of making negative comments about women and ...
Wow, what a blessing Fawn! Your husband must be resilient and had a plan for his life. This goes to show that as adults we make the decision to let out past control us or be a catalyst to improve our lives.
Commented Jan 31, 2013 on What Does It Mean to Be a Man? at Raising Great Men™
What Does It Mean to Be a Man?
If you were to put 100 men in a room and ask them: "What does it mean to be a man?", the responses would vary. Some men don't have a clue what it means because no one took the time to explain to them the complexities of manhood. Some men simplify being a man by sexual conquests or ability t...
Thank you for sharing! It's so important to break these cycles and kudos to you for being a positive role model and great dad for your kids!
Commented Jan 31, 2013 on What Does It Mean to Be a Man? at Raising Great Men™
What Does It Mean to Be a Man?
If you were to put 100 men in a room and ask them: "What does it mean to be a man?", the responses would vary. Some men don't have a clue what it means because no one took the time to explain to them the complexities of manhood. Some men simplify being a man by sexual conquests or ability t...
6 Things to Teach Your Son About Women
Posted Jan 29, 2013 at Raising Great Men™
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What Does It Mean to Be a Man?
Posted Jan 27, 2013 at Raising Great Men™
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What Is Your Son's Dream?
Posted Jan 21, 2013 at Raising Great Men™
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