The Girlfriend's Guide to an Empty Nest

45. Raising Boys & Gaining Sons-in-Law


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No brothers? No sons? No problem! :) 

For those girlfriends who want to better understand raising boys or how to interact with/encourage the boys in their lives (sons-in-law, boyfriends of your daughters etc.), this episode is for you! 

We share today about:

  1. Anne’s experience raising a son vs raising her daughters

  2. Helping your kids navigate online dating 

  3. A funny story of Anne standing up for her son his freshman year of college 

  4. What matters to boys in college compared to what matters to girls 

  5. Things Anne wishes she would have talked to her son about more

  6. Different techniques for learning about what is going on in a son’s life

  7. Anne’s biggest fear as a mother of a son

  8. Why you have to sometimes be more intentional connecting with your sons than your daughters once they leave home/get married

  9. Tips for being an open and not pushy parent, so your kids want to come to you for advice

  10. Unique Advice on welcoming new “kids” into the family via sons-in-law

    Get in Touch With us!⁠⁠


    Connect with Anne:

    ⁠Swayology Business podcast⁠

    Instagram


    Connect with Becky:

    Website⁠

    ⁠Her books⁠

    The Inspired Business podcast



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