What a Difference a Mom Makes

The Indelible Imprint a Mom Leaves on Her Son's Life

By: Kevin Leman

Narrated by: Dean Gallagher

Length: 6 hrs and 38 mins

Publisher's summary

Boys will be boys - always. And no one has a more powerful impact on them than you, Mom. Surprise! Your boy wants to please you, and he cares deeply about what you think. Those driving needs will stay with him throughout his lifetime. That gives you, Mom, a lot of influence over your son. You can set him up for success in life. In What a Difference a Mom Makes, the New York Times best-selling author Dr. Kevin Leman reveals how you can make a positive imprint on your son - from the moment you first hold him in your arms until the moment he leaves for college. And the best news? It's never too late to start, no matter what age your son is now.

Through Dr. Leman's expert advice, you'll understand who your son is on the inside, the truth behind sibling squabbles (and how to handle them), a secret for discipline that works every time, and how to navigate the critical teen years. You'll also discover how your parenting style impacts your relationship with your son and how you can respond in a healthy way to his growing interest in sex and relationships.

Want to capture your boy's heart? Want a man you'll be proud to call your son? You can make a difference, because you are the one who matters most in your boy's world. Even if he won't admit it.

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©2012 Kevin Lehman (P)2012 Oasis Audio

Awesome book.

Very good book. Nice narrative. Awesome advices. Loved it. Definitely must read for boys mom.

Mamas love their boys

Would you listen to What a Difference a Mom Makes again? Why?

Yes. Much of it was helpful, and I will want to listen again to remind me.

What did you like best about this story?

The author's advice/thoughts were very practical.

Which character – as performed by Dean Gallagher – was your favorite?

non-fiction

loved this book

This was very helpful and I'm happy to have this tool in my tool belt as I navigate being a boy mom! I really enjoy all of Dr. Lehman's books!

Great Book!

Just a great book and Author! If you want a new outlook on a mother n son relationship, look here it has great advice!

PHENOMENAL!!! ❤❤❤💙💙💙

During so many parts of this book, I was nodding my head in agreement. Dr. Leman sure knows what he's talking about!!! I'm glad that I listened when my son is only 6 years old. This is already helping me and no doubt will continue to help and guide me as he grows!!! I've learned so much about myself and my husband as well. What an eye-opener!!! 👀

Great book!

Another great book by Kevin Leman. It was read well but hard to listen to because I have listened to Kevin talk several times and kept wanting to hear him say it.

You mater

I haven't applied all that I have learned because coming from a broken home is not easy to just flip the switch and be wise, sweet and firm all at the same time...however, not only do I understand what it all means because I have been on the other side of the story and I've seen the fruits of it in people like my husband and my brother...this book is one of my favorites from Dr. Leman! I appreciate it very much because now I understand I matter and my boys have a greater chance at being human which is what really matters to me!

good book

it was a good book , some of it was repeated from other books that he has written....

Great book

All mothers of boys should read this! It’s a game changer and empowers moms to be their best

Overall some solid advice - would recommend to new moms of boys

Some is stuff you already know. Some is new information. Some opposes what you thought before. Some confirms your gut feelings. Overall worth the read.

Now and then (especially towards they end) it gets a little religious / preachy.. and touches on subjects of church / having faith in Christ and sex only being for marriage. But it doesn’t condemn those who don’t agree or shove anything down your throat. Rather it just gently promotes some Christian values which aren’t bad values to have anyway. But despite disagreeing with a few sentiments that I felt were outdated or a little too righteous, overall I felt it had a lot of rich thought that would help any mom raise a decent human being who is whole and productive and most importantly happy and confident in who he is.