Communicating with Boys

Sometimes when we have kids we just assume they are suppose to listen to us and never talk about what they are feeling. Surprisingly if we would just take the time to listen to our children especially sons we would be amazed at what they are thinking.
When you are talking to your son always make sure to get on their level and make eye contact with them. This way they know you care and are listening to their feelings. You will want to wait for them to give you the cue that it is your turn to speak.
Maybe you are having a hard time getting your son to open up. Find a topic they like or let them help make decisions in what goes on in their life. You will be surprised how this will help open the lines of communication between you and your son. This will also help to open those lines as they grow older and they will feel like they can trust to talk to you about anything that arises. With these communication lines open this can also help your son be able to communicate in social and school settings.
So instead of thinking of the old saying "Children should be seen not heard," give them the opportunity to express their emotions or thoughts. You will be surprised where the conversations go.

Article 2

Does your son feel comfortable with talking to you? I have always tried to be the parent who listens to my boys, this way they trust me and know that I want to hear what they have to say. My boys enjoy telling me about their experiences because they know that I will listen and answer their questions even when I have had a bad day. After a trip with my boys and several conversations that came up, I wanted to find links that help me keep the line of communication open and keeps their trust in me.

http://www.peacefulparent.com/does-your-child-feel-emotionally-safe-at-home/

https://www.deltacollege.edu/org/deltawinds/DWOnline12/parentandchildcommunication.html

http://www.fathers.com/s7-hot-topics/c38-sons/solve-the-communication-puzzle-with-your-son/

http://www.babble.com/mom/mothers-and-sons-2/

http://heartlandfamilyservice.org/tips-for-families/motherson-relationships/

http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/parenting/school-age/4-ways-to-strengthen-the-mother-son-bond

I hope these help you as much as they are helping me.

Article 1

As a mother of two boys I am always looking for activities to do with my boys. Before I look for activities, I ask them what they want to do, that way they have input on what we do. Here is a link to some activities we have tried for fun.

http://frugalfun4boys.com/2013/06/30/20-activities-for-tween-age-boys/

I let them have input on the things we do so that we have clear lines of communication. Here are a couple links to help parents communicate with their son/s.

 http://ingenira.hubpages.com/hub/Parenting-tips-How-to-Talk-to-Your-Kids-How-to-Talk-to-Your-Son

http://www.pbs.org/parents/raisingboys/emotion.html

I hope that with these links you will be able to keep the lines of communication open between you and your sons because even at an early age with my boys I have always tried to make sure my boys feel like they can talk to me about anything.

Introduction

 What, you want to know about me?
My name is Amber. I am a mother of 2 wonderful nature loving boys. I work full time for the school system as a teacher assistant and bus driver. We also live on a 20 acre farm that keeps us very busy.
I am enrolled full time in school to receive my teaching degree. So can you say a full plate with no time for nothing else. Well that's what you would think, but both of my boys play baseball also.
 So I am a mother, wife, cheerleader, coach, teacher, student and referee.