Because our boys need to hear more than “You’re so handsome.” (Take a look at these 50 affirmations for your son, and hold them close!) I love my sons fiercely, but I’ll be honest: I’m still learning how to speak life into them in ways that stick. Some days, I manage it between mismatched socks and reheating the coffee for the fourth time. Other days? I’m just proud I didn’t cry into the laundry pile. If you’ve ever stared at your son—mud-streaked, snack-demanding, wrapped in a whirlwind of energy and feelings, and wondered, How do I pour into you when…
