The one I did not write

I am a blogger, reader, and realist. When I read something written better than I could do, I will happily admit it. With that in mind, I am going to share with you a link to another blog that I recently read and find to be one of the most powerful lists ever written. It is 25 Rules for Mothers of Boys.

Click HERE.

And since web links can be broken, and this blog will also exist for the boys in book for, here is her list. (If you are the mother of a boy, read the blog, her commentary for each is really wonderful.)


1. Teach him the words for how he feels.
2. Be a cheerleader for his life
3. Teach him how to do laundry

4. Read to him and read with him

5. Encourage him to dance

6. Make sure he has examples of good men who are powerful because of their brains, their determination, and their integrity
7. Make sure he has examples of women who are beautiful because of their brains, their determination, and their integrity
8. Be an example of a beautiful woman with brains, determination, and integrity

9. Teach him to have manners

10. Give him something to believe in

11. Teach him that there are times when you need to be gentle

12. Let him ruin his clothes
13. Learn how to throw a football

14. Go outside with him
15. Let him lose

16. Give him opportunities to help others

17. Remind him that practice makes perfect.
18. Answer him when he asks, "Why?"

19. Always carry band-aids and wipes on you

20. Let his dad teach him how to do things

21. Give him something to release his energy

22. Build him forts
23. Take him to new places
24. Kiss him

25. Be home base