Boys… whatcha gonna do with them? Just kidding.    But they really are unique creatures and if you’re raising one or more, you know that finding ways to help them communicate and express their feelings in a healthy way can be challenging.    David Thomas is a Pardon the Mess favorite, and he’s with us today discussing the importance of raising emotionally strong boys. Don’t miss his insight into why our boys suffer from higher rates of suicide, addiction, and pornography abuse—oftentimes because they haven’t learned to deal with their emotions in a healthy way.    Here are a few highlights: Modeling healthy communication with our boys  The three “R’s” of emotional health  How anxiety and depression present in boys What healthy relationships look like for boys When pulling away is okay… and when it’s not    David’s new book, Raising Emotionally Strong Boys is a must-read. Check it out and all the other great resources offered through Daystar Counseling! Resources from today's show:  Raising Emotionally Strong Boys: Tools Your Son Can Build on for Life Raising Boys and Girls NIV Teen Study Bible A Parent’s Prayer Guide: Key Psalms to Pray Over Your Kids