The Everything Parent's Guide to Raising Boys: A Complete Handbook to Develop Confidence, Promote Self-Esteem, and Improve Communication (Everything (Parenting)) Book

Defining manhood in today's world is hard-and it's made raising boys even harder. Faced with conflicting images of what it means to be a man, boys need all the help they can get from their parents as they strive to become young men. With The Everything Parent's Guide to Raising Boys, parents find the authoritative handbook they need to raise their boys right, from early childhood through the teenage years. They learn how to help their sons: Strengthen self-image and resist peer pressure Define and exhibit acceptable behavior Instill solid values they can apply at school and on the playing field Honor their commitments to family, community, and themselves Noted family therapist Cheryl L. Irwin shows parents how to create positive, supportive relationships with their sons that encourage open communication and help them establish a healthy foundation of values and goals. With patience, perseverance, and The Everything Parent's Guide to Raising Boys, parents can see their boys through those challenging developmental years, and take pride in their successful transition from boys to men.Read More