The holidays are a magical time, but as a mom of boys, you might find that prepping for the season comes with its own set of challenges and joys.  From managing boundless energy to tailoring activities that match their interests, the key is finding balance – a fun and laughter-filled holiday without the stress-free for The post Fun, Stress-Free, and Sane Holidays for Boy Moms appeared first on The Joys of Boys ..read more

Men’s mental health is a topic that often goes under the rug, overshadowed by long-standing societal expectations that tell men to “stay tough” by handling their struggles in silence. While society has made significant improvements in promoting mental well-being, the unique challenges faced by men and boys still remain overlooked – many continue to feel The post Everyday Strategies to Support Men’s Mental Health appeared first on The Joys of Boys ..read more

Aargh!!! This date is one of my favorites so far! Get your little buckaneer ready for a whole bunch of fun, including treasure hunting for a surprise. This packet includes a fun treasure hunt, how to go on a real-life treasure hunt (geocaching), a fun pirate breakfast and how to make some simple pirate swords. The post Pirate Mother Son Date appeared first on The Joys of Boys ..read more

My house is full of superheroes! At any given moment I can have Superman, Spiderman or a number of other superheroes roaming my halls. This month’s mother/son date ideas are all about bringing out superhero in both you and your son. Download these Super Hero Date Ideas HERE! Have so much fun bringing out the The post Superhero Mother/Son Date Ideas appeared first on The Joys of Boys ..read more

Love is in the air! February is the month of love and these Valentine Date ideas keep the love going all month long. Download these Valentine Mother/Son Mini-Dates and show your son how much you love him by spending time having fun together and sharing all the things that you love about him. Make him The post Valentine Date Ideas – Mother/Son Mini-Dates appeared first on The Joys of Boys ..read more

Depending on where you live, January can be a LONG month! The snow, cold and short days make the days go by sooo slowly! So if you are stuck inside, get your hands dirty with these fun concoctions. These activities are fun to make at home and will entertain your son, but make sure you The post Get Your Hands Dirty – Mother Son Mini-Date appeared first on The Joys of Boys ..read more

These Winter Wonderland activities are such a fun way to bond with your son during the month of December. This month’s activities let you play in the “snow”, make some fun jingle bell crafts, eat some yummy snowman cookies and give you the chance to search your neighborhood for fun Christmas decorations with a Christmas The post Winter Activities Mother/Son Mini-Dates appeared first on The Joys of Boys ..read more

November is one of my very favorite months. I love that we have a month with a holiday devoted to slowing down and just being grateful for family and friends and the many other things we enjoy. This month’s activities include fun gratitude activities as well as some fun recipes to make together. Take some The post Thanksgiving Mother/Son Mini-date Activities – appeared first on The Joys of Boys ..read more

October is the perfect time to let the Mad Scientist in you come out. This month’s activities are all about having some fun together with simple science experiments. From growing a monster, to watching dancing worms and grapes, you will have a blast with these simple experiments! Download These Fun Science Experiment Date Ideas HERE The post October Mad Scientist Mini-Date Ideas appeared first on The Joys of Boys ..read more

Football season is one of the best times of year to bond with your son. The weather has cooled off and there are many fun activities you can do with your son outside. This month’s activities are all related to football!  Whether your son is a fanatic or not, you can still enjoy bonding with The post Football Mini-Dates – Fun Mother/Son Football Activities appeared first on The Joys of Boys ..read more