The Complete Idiot's Guide to Raising Boys
Title | The Complete Idiot's Guide to Raising Boys PDF eBook |
Author | Laurie A. Helgoe |
Publisher | Penguin |
Pages | 324 |
Release | 2008 |
Genre | Family & Relationships |
ISBN | 9781592577309 |
Ever since the publication of Raising Cain- Protecting the Emotional Life of Boys(in hardcover in 1999), parents and the public have been aware that adolescent boys were at risk just as much as their sisters. If Ophelia needed to be revived, Hamlet also needed protection from the "culture of cruelty" in which young boys found themselves. And as more care was taken to support the dreams and aspirations of young women, we sometimes find that their brothers are floundering - with recent statistics revealing that the so-called disadvantaged girls are actually attending and graduating from colleges in greater numbers than boys. The Complete Idiot's Guide to Raising Boystakes readers from the birth of their sons to the day they head off to college. Raising sons isn't all bleak news - in fact, it can be joyous and exhilarating for both moms and dads - and this book is as much an appreciation as it is a hands-on parenting guide. In warm, wise words, the husband-and-wife authors, parents of two sons themselves, explore all that is different and the same, precious and at times irritating, about the boys in their lives.
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Raising Boys
Title | The Complete Idiot's Guide to Raising Boys PDF eBook |
Author | Barron M. Helgoe Esq. |
Publisher | Penguin |
Pages | 324 |
Release | 2008-03-04 |
Genre | Family & Relationships |
ISBN | 1440636435 |
A positive look at parenting sons Here's a hands-on parenting guide that takes readers from the birth of their sons to the day they head off to college. In warm, wise words, the husband–and–wife team who are parents of two sons themselves, explore all that is different and the same, precious and at times irritating, about the boys in their lives. • Written by parents of a pair of teenage boys • Offers a unique positive perspective • Full of practical parenting tips • Topics covered include school, discipline, puberty, bullies, girls, and much more
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Raising a Strong-Willed Child
Title | The Complete Idiot's Guide to Raising a Strong-Willed Child PDF eBook |
Author | Helen Coronato |
Publisher | Penguin |
Pages | 325 |
Release | 2009-10-06 |
Genre | Family & Relationships |
ISBN | 1101145102 |
When "because I'm the parent" meets "you're not the boss of me" . . . Good news: there are many ways to parent willful children without everyday clashes. Here parents learn how to capitalize on children's strengths and make bad days more manageable. Full of ideas and techniques, it explores: how to use empathy first and discipline second; exercises and strategies that work to calm toddler tantrums; bringing teachers on board; raging hormones in teen rebels; and dealing with health and safety issues. • Much more positive than other parenting books, which focus on discipline and parental control • Helps parents understand and accept children for who they are, as well as who they can hope to be
The Everything Parent's Guide to Raising Boys
Title | The Everything Parent's Guide to Raising Boys PDF eBook |
Author | Cheryl L Erwin |
Publisher | Simon and Schuster |
Pages | 304 |
Release | 2010-12-18 |
Genre | Family & Relationships |
ISBN | 1440506892 |
Potty training. Violent video games. Dating! Raising a son is a wonderful adventure--but it can also be a challenge. You worry about your son's self-image, his values, his relationship with them--and with others. You want your son to succeed and grow into a capable young man, but how can you make sure that happens? This comprehensive guide shows you how to help your son: Strengthen his self-image and resist peer pressure Identify and exhibit acceptable behaviors Build friendships and relationships Succeed in school--and beyond Raising a son is no easy task. But with patience, perseverance, and this guide, you can see your son through challenging times and take pride in his successful transition from boy to man.
Raising Boys to Be Good Men
Title | Raising Boys to Be Good Men PDF eBook |
Author | Aaron Gouveia |
Publisher | Simon and Schuster |
Pages | 181 |
Release | 2020-06-16 |
Genre | Family & Relationships |
ISBN | 151074942X |
"If you are the parent of a boy . . . this is the book you need . . . insightful, enlightened, practical." —Peggy Orenstein, New York Times bestselling author of Boys & Sex From the dad who created the viral tweet supporting his son wearing nail polish, this essential parenting guide shares 36 parenting tips for battling gender norms, bringing down "man up" culture, and helping sons realize their potential. Our boys are in a crisis. Toxic masculinity and tough guy-ism are on display daily from our leaders, and we see anger, dysfunction, violence, and depression in young men who are suffocated by harmful social codes. Our young sons are told to stop throwing like a girl. They hear phrases like “man up” when they cry. They are told “boys will be boys” when they behave badly. The “Girl Power” movement has encouraged women to be whoever and do whatever they want, but that sentiment is not often extended to boys. Just watch the bullying when boys try ballet, paint their fingernails, or play with a doll. But we can treat this problem—and the power lies in the hands of parents. It's not only possible to raise boys who aren't emotionally stifled and shoved into stereotypical gender boxes; it's vital if we want a generation of men who can express their emotions, respect women, and help nurse society back to a halfway healthy place. We can reframe manhood. From Aaron Gouveia, who gained viral fame after tweeting his support for his son’s painted fingernails (and who knows toxic masculinity very well), learn practical and actionable tips such as: Don’t accept different standards for moms and dads Teach boys that “girl” is not an insult and retire phrases like “boys will be boys” Show boys that expressing their emotions and being physical is a good thing Let boys pursue nontraditional interests and hobbies Talk to boys about consent and privilege Model healthy and respectful relationships for boys to emulate Penned with equal parts humor, biting snark, and lived advice, Raising Boys to Be Good Men is the essential parenting guide for raising sons to realize their potential outside the box.
The Complete Idiot's Guide to a Well-Behaved Child
Title | The Complete Idiot's Guide to a Well-Behaved Child PDF eBook |
Author | Ericka Lutz |
Publisher | |
Pages | 388 |
Release | 1999 |
Genre | Family & Relationships |
ISBN | 9780028631073 |
Written by a parent for parents, this simple guide shares no-nonsense strategies for every aspect of child-raising, from the toddler years to adolescence.
So You Want to Raise a Boy?
Title | So You Want to Raise a Boy? PDF eBook |
Author | W. Cleon Skousen |
Publisher | Verity Publishing |
Pages | 320 |
Release | |
Genre | Family & Relationships |
ISBN | 093436463X |
In writing this book, Dr. Skousen takes considerable comfort from the fact that there are no “experts” on the subject of raising boys. He comes about as close as anyone, since he is the father of five sons and three daughters—and the grandfather of fifty grandchildren. In this book is his description of “boyhood” from birth to the age of twenty-one, a portrait of physical and emotional development, year by year, an outline of behavior patterns and problems and how parents should react to them. He considers such matters as the boy’s relation to the family, adjusting to school, stuttering, telling tales, and even such everyday problems as getting a boy to clean up his room or take a bath. Inevitably there will be difficult boys and with this in mind Dr. Skousen gives helpful and knowledgeable advice to parents about alcohol, drugs, and suggested preventative measures. Without preaching and with a fine sense of humor and good common sense, Dr. Skousen has compiled a concrete guide to raising non-delinquent boys who are happy and well-adjusted. This eBook includes the original index, illustrations, footnotes, table of contents and page numbering from the printed format.