How can moms connect with their boys? How can we better understand our preteen and teenage sons? In today’s episode, I continue my conversation with David Thomas, author of Wild Things. He’s going to help us understand how moms can connect with their boys and what mistakes we need to avoid with our preteen and […] The post How can Moms Connect With Their Boys? Interview with David Thomas (part 2) – RTC 38 appeared first on Laurie Christine. This is an episode of Redeeming the Chaos. The newer...
What Do Boys Need From Their Mom? Moms, do you ever feel like you’re living in a zoo? Do you look around and wonder where these little animals came from? Who let them in? What do I feed them? How do I train them and tame them? I want to assure you… You’re not alone. […] The post What Do Boys Need From Their Mom?—Interview with David Thomas (Part 1) – RTC 37 appeared first on Laurie Christine. This is an episode of Redeeming the Chaos. The newer episodes in this podcast...
In today’s episode, we are talking about the 5 stages of a boy’s development. Do you ever wish your son came with a handbook? Have you ever wished for a resource that could tell you exactly what to expect from your boy at each stage of development and what he needs from you as a […] The post 5 Stages of a Boy’s Development (Part 1) – RTC 35 appeared first on Laurie Christine. This is an episode of Redeeming the Chaos. The newer episodes in this podcast feed are part of The Sword and Story Pod...
Do you wish your kids would be more happy and satisfied? Do you wish they would stop whining and be content with what they have? In this episode of Redeeming the Chaos, I’m going to give you some practical tips and resources to help you teach your kids about contentment. WELCOME TO EPISODE 34 OF […] The post Practical Tips to Teach Your Kids About Contentment – RTC 34 appeared first on Laurie Christine. This is an episode of Redeeming the Chaos. The newer episodes in this podcast feed a...
Do you want to be more intentional about discipling your kids? In today’s episode, we continue our conversation with Katie J. Trent and we talk about some fun ways to fuel the faith of our boys. WELCOME TO EPISODE 33 OF REDEEMING THE CHAOS WITH LAURIE CHRISTINE. Listen to Episode 33 below, or keep reading […] The post How to Fuel the Faith of Your Boys – With Katie J. Trent – RTC 33 appeared first on Laurie Christine. This is an episode of Redeeming the Chaos. The newer episodes in this...
How do I know if homeschooling is right for my family? Listen to episode 32 of Redeeming the Chaos below, or keep reading to find out! WELCOME TO EPISODE 32 OF REDEEMING THE CHAOS WITH LAURIE CHRISTINE. SHOULD I HOMESCHOOL MY KIDS? IS HOMESCHOOLING RIGHT FOR MY FAMILY? Have you ever thought about homeschooling your […] The post Is Homeschooling Right for My Family? With Katie J. Trent – RTC 32 appeared first on Laurie Christine. This is an episode of Redeeming the Chaos. The newer episo...
We have ceremonies for weddings, funerals, graduations and birthdays. But what about ceremonies for manhood? How does your boy know when he has officially become a man? Last week on Redeeming the Chaos, we talked about the 3 building blocks of manhood, as discussed in Robert Lewis’ book, Raising a Modern Day Knight. If you […] The post How to Plan Manhood Ceremonies – RTC 31 appeared first on Laurie Christine. This is an episode of Redeeming the Chaos. The newer episodes in this podcast feed ...
You want to help your son on his journey to manhood. You want your boys to grow up to be strong, confident, courageous young men who love Jesus. But how do you do that? What steps do you take? What does this look like in real life? In our show today, we’re going to answer […] The post How to Guide Your Son on His Journey to Manhood appeared first on Laurie Christine. This is an episode of Redeeming the Chaos. The newer episodes in this podcast feed are part of The Sword and Story Podcast.
WIN 9 BIBLE STORY BOOKS AND DEVOTIONALS FOR YOUR FAMILY! I’m so excited for my Back to School Book Giveaway! You will NOT want to miss out on this year’s collection of children’s books, Bible stories, and family devotionals. No matter the age of your kiddos, there is something here for everyone… even YOU, Momma! […] The post Back to School Book Giveaway 2021 appeared first on Laurie Christine. This is an episode of Redeeming the Chaos. The newer episodes in this podcast feed...
Welcome to Episode 28 of Redeeming the Chaos with Laurie Christine. Today we’ll be discussing some common mistakes moms make with their teenage sons. MISTAKES MOMS MAKE WITH THEIR TEENAGE SONS Today we are continuing with our conversation with Michael Ross, author and former editor for Focus on the Family’s Breakaway magazine for boys. We’ll […] The post 4 Mistakes Moms Make With Their Teenage Sons – Interview with Michael Ross (Part 2) appeared first on Laurie Christine. This is an epi...
ARE YOU WORRIED ABOUT HAVING A PRE-TEEN SON IN THE HOUSE? I don’t know about you, but the thought of having teenage boys (currently a pre-teen son) in my house in a few years is a little bit scary. How can we moms help to prepare our sons to transition into their teenage years? What […] The post 3 Things Your Pre-Teen Son Wants You to Know – Interview with Michael Ross (Part 1) appeared first on Laurie Christine. This is an episode of Redeeming the Chaos. The newer episodes in this podcast fe...
Teach your kids about the Fruit of the Spirit — A Summer Family Fruit Challenge Do you want to be intentional about raising kids who love God, show kindness to others, fill the room with joy and demonstrate self-control? Join me this summer for a fun, family challenge focused on the Fruit of the Spirit. […] The post Family Fruit Challenge – Meet our Guests! appeared first on Laurie Christine. This is an episode of Redeeming the Chaos. The newer episodes in this podcast feed are part of The Sw...
SUMMER IS HERE! How do you feel about summer vacation? Some of you may be looking forward to lazy days, fun trips to the beach, and more family time. But others of you may be dreading the impending battles over screen time, sibling rivalry and late bedtimes. In this episode of Redeeming the Chaos, I […] The post 9 Tips to Survive the Summer with a House Full of Boys appeared first on Laurie Christine. This is an episode of Redeeming the Chaos. The newer episodes in this podcast fe...
What is a “real man” and how do I raise one? In today’s episode, my guest and I continue our discussion about how to raise our boys to become “real men”… men who have integrity, a strong work ethic, compassion for others, and a love for Jesus! Welcome to Episode 24 of Redeeming the Chaos […] The post What is a “Real Man” and How Do I Raise One? – Interview with Kathleen Henderson appeared first on Laurie Christine. This is an episode of Redeeming the Chaos. The newer episodes in this p...
In today’s episode, my special guest and I talk about ways to maintain sanity in your home with a household of boys, and also what it looks like to raise “real men.” Welcome to Episode 23 of Redeeming the Chaos with Laurie Christine. We have a very special guest on our show today. Kathleen Henderson […] The post How to Maintain Sanity in a House Full of Boys – With Kathleen Henderson appeared first on Laurie Christine. This is an episode of Redeeming the Chaos. The newer episodes ...
In today’s episode, Bonni Greiner and I talk about 6 ways God changed her heart and her attitude as a young mom, and we also discuss how to prepare your heart even now to release your boys to be the men God created them to be. WELCOME BONNI GREINER Our guest today is an author, […] The post 6 Ways God Changed My Attitude as a Boy Mom – Interview with Bonni Greiner – Part 2 appeared first on Laurie Christine. This is an episode of Redeeming the Chaos. The newer episodes in this podcast feed ar...
LISTEN TO MY INTERVIEW WITH BONNI GREINER HERE: AM I NORMAL? Have you ever wondered: “Am I normal?” Have you ever looked around at the piles of dirty laundry, the dishes in the sink, and the spaghetti sauce smeared on the walls, floor and faces of your children and wondered if you’re the only one? […] The post Am I normal? – Interview with Bonni Greiner – Life as a Boy Mom Part 1 appeared first on Laurie Christine. This is an episode of Redeeming the Chaos. The newer episodes in t...
Every boy has a question in his heart: Do I have what it takes to be a man? Today we’re going to find out where our boys can find the answer to their question. WELCOME TO EPISODE 20 OF REDEEMING THE CHAOS WITH LAURIE CHRISTINE! WILD AT HEART In the last few episodes of Redeeming […] The post How Boys Become Men appeared first on Laurie Christine. This is an episode of Redeeming the Chaos. The newer episodes in this podcast feed are part of The Sword and Story Podcast.
It’s no mystery that our boys love fighting and adventure. They are drawn to TV shows and movies that involve blood, battles, bombs and booby traps. In their play, someone is always getting killed or blown up. Our boys thrive on fighting evil and taking risks. In our episode today, we’re going to find out […] The post Battles and Bombs and Booby Traps – Oh My! appeared first on Laurie Christine. This is an episode of Redeeming the Chaos. The newer episodes in this podcast fe...
Have you ever asked yourself… Why are my boys so WILD? Why do they have so much energy? Why are they so loud and rambunctious and aggressive? In today’s episode, we’re going to find out where this wildness comes from. Welcome to episode 18 of Redeeming the Chaos with Laurie Christine! (In case you forgot, […] The post Why Are My Boys So Wild? appeared first on Laurie Christine. This is an episode of Redeeming the Chaos. The newer episodes in this podcast feed are part of The...