Today’s episode is packed with love, laughs, and a whole lot of wisdom. We’re sipping on Our Daily Cab, a thoughtful gift from our dear friend Steve. With dark fruit notes of plum and blackberry, plus a touch of toasted vanilla, it’s preservative-free, gluten-free, and vegan—a wine as pure as the friendships that gift it. ❤️🍇

Speaking of friends, we’re thrilled to welcome Amanda, our tiny house host and fearless single mom to two boys (including a 16-year-old navigating adolescence). Amanda shares her journey of raising sons, the lessons she’s learned, and how she’s thriving in a world that doesn’t always make it easy.

We dive into:
💡 What it’s like raising boys, especially if you grew up surrounded by girls.
📚 Expert advice for supporting boys’ growth, from encouraging positive male role models to setting healthy boundaries.
⚽ Why sports, freedom, and embracing failure can help boys become resilient, well-rounded individuals.
🌟 Celebrating the unique personalities of her boys and how they’ve shaped her as a mom.

Whether you’re a single parent, raising boys, or just looking for heartwarming insights and a few good laughs, this episode is for you. Parenting is never one-size-fits-all, but Amanda’s story reminds us of the beauty in embracing our kids for who they truly are.

Cheers to good friends, great wine, and raising kind, resilient humans. 🥂

For more resources, Secureteen.com recommends the following for single moms:
Create Clear Boundaries: Do Not Keep Checking on Them
Do Not Talk Negative About His Father
Make Them Do Their Own Things
Plan Fun Activities For Them/Play Sports w Them
Give Them Freedom – to Succeed & Fail
Every child is different… and parenting any child requires knowing and accepting them for who
they in spite of how they are. These are good suggestions for raising any teen. Speaking of
different children how are you boys different?

Thank you for listening!! We’d love to hear your stories about being a son of a single mom or a
single mom of boys.
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Ep. 26 Mom'ing the Men of Tomorrow