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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, \u003ci\u003eThe First-Time Mom's Guide to Raising Boys\u003c\/i\u003e will walk you through all of it with clear and proven advice from a mom of four (yes, four!) boys.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearn 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. 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