<p>I was asked recently what it&apos;s like raising four boys. It definitely got me thinking.</p><p>They’re about to celebrate their birthdays in the next six weeks – the twins will turn nine, our eldest is almost 11, and our youngest will be seven. And while there’s a bit of rough-and-tumble going on that usually comes with the territory, raising sons has been an eye-opening experience and completely different to what I expected. </p><p>Today, I’m sharing the lessons I’ve learnt, ways I’ve adapted to the unexpected and what I hope to be instilling in my boys as they grow.</p><p>I&apos;ll take you through my experiences of: </p><p> - Releasing expectations</p><p>- Nurturing individuality</p><p>- Understanding physical play</p><p>- The power of attention</p><p>- Awareness of body image</p><p>- The need for good role models</p><p>- Fostering emotional language</p><p>- Challenging gender norms</p><p>These lessons really just skim the surface. I’m not perfect, and I don’t have all the answers. But I&apos;m continuously learning, and eager to hear from you too. What are your experiences? Please drop me a message or an email – I’d love to discuss the incredible journey of raising boys with you!</p><p><br/><br/></p><p>Facebook Group: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/800375598709383">Support for Women in Family Farming: Succession &amp; Other Challenges</a></p><p><b>Find free printable affirmations and affirmation phone wallpaper graphics from RESOURCES</b> at<a href="http://www.benitabensch.com/"> www.benitabensch.com</a><br/><br/><b>Let’s meet: </b><a href="https://calendly.com/benitabensch/let-s-meet"><b>Book a discovery call with me</b></a></p> <p><b>Subscribe: </b><a href="https://benitabensch.com/e-news/"><b>Join my mailing list</b></a></p> <p><b>Website: </b><a href="http://www.benitabensch.com"><b>http://www.benitabensch.com</b></a></p> <p><b>Freebie: </b><a href="http://www.benitabensch.com/affirmation-series/"><b>Affirmation Email Series</b></a><b> </b></p> <p><b>Instagram: </b><a href="http://www.instagram.com/benitabensch"><b>http://www.instagram.com/benitabensch</b></a></p> <p><b>Facebook: </b><a href="http://www.facebook.com/benitabensch"><b>http://www.facebook.com/benitabensch</b></a></p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://benitabensch.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_1">benitabensch.substack.com</a>