Ep. 11 - Mothering Boys: 8 Things Your Son Needs Before Age 10 | A MOOBversation with author, Molly DeFrank

Ep. 11 - Mothering Boys: 8 Things Your Son Needs Before Age 10 | A MOOBversation with author, Molly DeFrank

From The MOOBment by The MOOBment mothers of only boys

April 7, 2026 · 46 min

About this episode

In this episode, host Laurie Ann discusses essential parenting insights for mothers of boys with author Molly DeFrank.

Oh boy… this is a must-listen for every MOOB. 💙 In this episode of The MOOBment Podcast, host Laurie Ann sits down for a powerful MOOBversation with author Molly DeFrank to discuss her book Mothering Boys and the 8 essential things every son needs from his mom before he turns 10. From building emotional connection to fostering independence and confidence, Molly shares practical, relatable insights and intentional parenting strategies that will resonate with every Mother Of Boys—whether your sons are little or all grown up. This conversation is filled with wisdom, reassurance, and real-life perspective that will leave you thinking, reflecting, and maybe even changing the way you show up as a mom.✨ Every MOOB will take away something—if not many things—from this episode. Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. Because The MOOBment is where all-boy moms—and those who love them—BELONG!.

People in this episode

Host: Laurie Ann

Guest: Molly DeFrank

Topics covered

  • mothering boys
  • parenting strategies
  • emotional connection
  • independence
  • confidence

Keywords

  • mothering boys
  • parenting
  • emotional connection
  • independence
  • confidence
  • Molly DeFrank
  • The MOOBment

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Mothering Boys

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