S3Ep3: What a Teenage Boy Needs Most from his Mom

This week Amy and Mike catch up with blogger/author Monica Swanson about her new book! When author and blogger Monica Swanson watched as her blog post “What a Teenage Boy Needs Most from His Mom” was shared by nearly two million readers in just over a week, she knew she had struck a chord with moms across the world. This guidebook, packed with wisdom, practical advice, resources, and encouragement, explores how moms can equip their sons with what they most need to succeed in life. Monica Swanson knew she'd tapped a heartfelt concern when nearly two million readers shared her blog post "What a Teenage Boy Needs Most from His Mom." In this helpful book, she takes mothers deeper into the insights they need for the boy-raising journey, covering topics from dealing with the daily influences of friends and technology to helping a boy grow to be physically, spiritually, and emotionally healthy. She also addresses learning and finding passions, perspectives on relationships and dating, and work ethics and money management. Each chapter features relatable stories, handy checklists, and practical advice based on a combination of research, experience, and biblical truth to guide and equip a mom in helping her son achieve his God-given potential. Monica Swanson is the author of Boy Mom: What Your Son Needs Most from You and popular blogger who has contributed to the Today show website, Huffington Post, and The MOB Mothers of Boys Society. Host of the Boy Mom podcast, Monica enjoys speaking at women’s events and has been interviewed in numerous media outlets including the Happy Hour with Jamie Ivey andDon’t Mom Alone podcasts. Monica and her doctor-husband have one son in college and homeschool the other three.