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The First-Time Mom's Guide to Raising Boys: Practical Advice for Your Son's Formative Years

The First-Time Mom's Guide to Raising Boys: Practical Advice for Your Son's Formative Years

Biographical Note: JENNIFER L.W. FINK is the mother of four boys and the creator of BuildingBoys.net. She's also cohost of the podcast On Boys: Real Talk about Parenting, Teaching &...

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Biographical Note:
JENNIFER L.W. FINK is the mother of four boys and the creator of BuildingBoys.net. She's also cohost of the podcast On Boys: Real Talk about Parenting, Teaching & Reaching Tomorrow's Men, and a freelance journalist whose writing has been published by the New York Times, The Washington Post, and more.

Review Quotes:
"Having raised FOUR boys through these very years, Jen is your most capable guide. She'll reassure you, make you laugh. She tells it like it is--funny, heart-wrenching, and no-nonsense. It's science-based but more than that, it's the real world of raising tweens and teens." --Janet Allison, founder of Boys Alive!

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"As a boy steps onto the bridge to manhood, he can change in so many ways that can completely confuse his parents, especially his mom. Jennifer Fink has written an excellent practical guide that will help moms to be the supportive, guiding presence every tween boy needs to become a happy, healthy man one day." --Maggie Dent, author of From Boys to Men

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"Jennifer gets boys and she gets moms, too--a perfect combination! The First-Time Mom's Guide to Raising Boys is a powerful and practical handbook for overwhelmed parents of tween boys." --Michael Gurian, NY Times bestselling author of The Wonder of Boys and Saving Our Sons

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Raise a kind and confident son with this advice for parenting boys ages 8 to 12

Parenting a young boy can feel like total chaos, especially if he's your first. His mind and body are changing, and so is his relationship with you. How do you handle puberty? His schoolwork? Health and hygiene? Don't worry, The First-Time Mom's Guide to Raising Boys will walk you through all of it with clear and proven advice from a mom of four (yes, four!) boys.

Learn how to be a supportive resource and a role model for your son, and how to talk to him about the challenges he'll face. Find strategies for everything from teaching social responsibility to helping him build self-esteem and integrity.

This is your complete resource for raising boys:

  • Tackling the tough stuff--Address important issues like puberty, sex, consent, and mental health, with advice for initiating crucial conversations.
  • For modern families--Explore advice that works for families of all types, plus tips for raising boys in the ever-expanding digital worlds of YouTube, Twitch, and more.
  • Moments of reflection--Each chapter ends with thought-provoking questions that encourage you to think about your hopes and fears as a parent, and identify your values and priorities.

Connect with your son and set him up for a happier adulthood with this ultimate guide to raising boys.




Contributor Bio:Fink, Jennifer L W

JENNIFER L.W. FINK is the mother of four boys and the creator of BuildingBoys.net. She's also cohost of the podcast On Boys: Real Talk about Parenting, Teaching & Reaching Tomorrow's Men, and a freelance journalist whose writing has been published by the New York Times, The Washington Post, and more.




Author: Fink, Jennifer L W
Publisher: Callisto
Binding: Paperback
Pub Date: 2021-07-06
BISAC: Family & Relationships / Parenting / Motherhood|Family & Relationships / Activities|Self-Help / Personal Growth / General
Weight: 0.7 lbs
ISBN: 9781648766459
ASIN: -
SKU: SP-9781648766459

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