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PART 1
Hello Parents,
If you are receiving this and you are a mom who has a son, this month is especially for you. Dads, you are welcome to listen in too because next month we will be writing to you. This month’s Partnering with Parents is a special one because it is all about mother-son relationships. We know that not every son has a mother, but this topic can also provide tips and inspiration to those that are 'motherly'.
What powerful encouragement and words of wisdom! A son’s relationship and connection with his mom is a powerful thing. It truly shapes the kind of man he will grow up to be, but it also will influence the kind of father and husband he will choose to be as well.
I love the challenge to “stop trying to protect your boys and instead challenge them toward adventure and self-discovery.” This is a huge truth for us as parents. We want to protect our children and keep them from making mistakes. We know, however, in the moments of falling and getting hurt we learn. This is especially true for boys. Each scrape, bruise, and scar is a life lesson learned.
Moms look for those teachable moments to connect to the heart of your young man in your home. As he excitedly tells you his story of heroics and adventure, showing off that cut or scrape, don’t react, but rather interact.
We want to let you know that we are praying for moms in specific and real ways this month when it comes to relationships with your sons! We are praying for God to give you words to say, time to spend, and patience to listen!
Please check out this month's video below:
Partnering with you,
The NAC USA Family Ministry Team
PART 2
Hello Moms, Dads, and Families,
This month, we are particularly focusing on the mother-son relationship.
Moms, how is your relationship with your son? Is it going well, or are you finding it harder to connect to their heart as they are going older?
This month’s Partnering with Parents is for you! It is about 5 steps to connecting/reconnecting to your son’s heart!
- Investing intentional time and doing intentional things with your son is a powerful thing. Find the things they enjoy, and do life with them in those things!
- Find ways to show your support for your son, and speak words of confidence in the good and the bad moments.
- The best way to show your support and be intentional with your time is simple…just show up. Presence is powerful in your relationship with your son!
- Moms, you have a voice in your son’s life. Make sure you use it to encourage and not nag. Your voice and care will capture the heart of your son and communicate you care. This will give your son power, confidence, and life.
- The key to all of these things is in your ears. You ask your son to listen to you, but you also must learn to listen back. It is the only way you will hear his heart.
Continuing to pray for you,
The NAC USA Family Ministry Team