The MOOBment

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!.

Looking for the perfect mother-son wedding song? You just found it. In this special Nashville episode of The MOOBment Podcast, Laurie Ann sits down with singer/songwriter Jami Grooms to talk about Her Little Man—a song that has touched hearts and brought tears to wedding dance floors everywhere. Hear the story behind the music, the inspiration, and why this song has become a must-have for moms of sons.

In this episode of The MOOBment Podcast, host Laurie Ann sits down with comedic content creator Catie Keogh to talk about the role humor plays in motherhood—especially when raising kids in today’s fast-paced, often overwhelming world. Catie shares how she turns everyday parenting chaos into relatable, laugh-out-loud moments that resonate with moms everywhere. From the unfiltered realities of raising kids to the importance of not taking ourselves too seriously, this MOOBversation is equal parts honest, funny, and refreshing. Whether you’re a MOOB, a mom of many, or just someone who appreciates the power of humor in family life, this episode will leave you smiling—and maybe even seeing your own parenting moments in a whole new light.

In this special MOOB Mail episode of The MOOBment Podcast, host Laurie Ann is joined by her friend Valerie Berman to answer real questions from the MOOB community — mothers of only boys navigating the unique joys and challenges of raising sons. Together they respond to listener questions about the mother-son bond, letting go as boys grow up, family dynamics, and life as a MOOB. Honest, relatable, and sometimes funny — this episode reminds MOOBs everywhere that they are not alone in the journey of raising boys.Have a question or confession?Send your MOOB Mail at www.themoobment.com for a future episode.

This week on The MOOBment Podcast, Laurie Ann sits down with The Miss Catherine — a child development specialist and fellow MOOB raising three boys (with another baby on the way!).We talk about what boys really need from their moms, how they develop emotionally, and how to build strong connections with your sons at every stage. As always, we answer your MOOB MAIL and discuss a confession submitted to our CONFESSION CORNER  that will surely resonate with our MOOB listeners. A must-listen MOOBversation for every boy mom. 

What does it take to raise boys who grow into men who truly stand by each other? In this episode, Laurie Ann has a powerful MOOBversation with Jennifer Barnes to talk about raising brothers in a Mother Of Only Boys household- and how to nuture loyalty, respect, emotional connection and lifelong bonds between sons. They discuss sibling rivalry, comparison, competition and the intentional parenting it takes to build brotherhood instead of division. This episode is about shaping brothers who stand shoulder to shoulder and protect, support and show up for each other- long after they leave home.

What happens when you're raising sons - and someday become a mother-in-law yourself? In this honest MOOBversation, host Laurie Ann welcomes Debbie Gottlieb to talk about one of the most emotionally layered parts of motherhood: being a mother-in-law...and having one. Together they unpack how raising boys shapes future family dynamics, the delicate balance between supporting your adult sons and respecting boundaries, what makes a great mother-in-law, letting go, staying connected and showing up with grace. This is a REAL conversation with topics that MOOBs (Mothers Of Only Boys) care deeply about. Whether your boys are little, grown or somewhere in between, this episode offers perspective, laughter and meaningful takeaways for navingating relationships with love. Because being a MOOB doesnt end when they grow up- it simply evolves.

In this heartfelt episode, host Laurie Ann sits down with Katie Fenske, creator of the Burnt Pancakes Podcast, for an honest momversation about motherhood, raising sons and letting go of perfection. Katie shares her journey through the beautiful chaos of raising boys- from everyday "burnt pancake" moments to the deeper challenges and unexpected joys that come with raising sons. Listen in about why showing up imperfectly might be the greatest gift we give our kids. If you've ever felt overwhelmed, unseen or unsure if you're doing it right- the momversation (or MOOBversation!) is for you. Katie also joins in for our signature segments- MOOB MAIL and THE CONFESSION CORNER.

In this episode of The MOOBment Podcast, Laurie Ann talks with psychologist Dr. Joshua Coleman for an insightful conversation about raising boys in today's changing world. They explore how modern culture is reshaping masculinity, what boys truly need from their mothers and how MOOBs (Mothers of only Boys) can raise emotionally healthy, confident sons while preparing them for independence. Dr. Coleman shares expert guidance and practical parenting advice for moms navigating every swtage of raising boys.  

Raising boys is one thing. Raising ONLY boys is another. In this episode of The MOOBment, Laurie Ann is joined by author and columnist Marlene Kern Fischer to talk about the unique joys, challenges, and questions that come with being a Mother Of Only Boys.

Founder and Host Laurie Ann welcomes new listeners and discusses the show's mission and format on this first episode of The MOOBment Podcast!

A sneak peek at what's ahead...