The Conscious Parent's Guide to Raising Boys
eBook - ePub

The Conscious Parent's Guide to Raising Boys

A Mindful Approach to Raising a Confident, Resilient Son

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  2. English
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eBook - ePub

The Conscious Parent's Guide to Raising Boys

A Mindful Approach to Raising a Confident, Resilient Son

About this book

The tools you need to foster a positive, supportive relationship with your son! Concerns about self-esteem, peer pressure, and behavior can make raising healthy, happy boys seem overwhelming--but it doesn't have to be. With the help of The Conscious Parent's Guide to Raising Boys, you can encourage open communication with your son. With patience and everyday mindfulness, you can guide your boys from childhood through those challenging developmental years. This easy-to-use guide explains how you can help your son:

  • Communicate effectively with others
  • Strengthen self-image and resist peer pressure
  • Define and exhibit acceptable behavior
  • Keep their commitments to family, community, and themselves

Family therapist Jennifer Costa provides you with the information and support you need for parenting with flexibility, resilience, and love so you can create a calm, happy environment for raising well-adjusted, confident boys.

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Information

Publisher
Adams Media
eBook ISBN
9781440599958
Year
2017

Table of contents

  1. Title Page
  2. Copyright Page
  3. Introduction
  4. Chapter 1: Conscious Parenting
  5. Chapter 2: Preparing Yourself for Parenting
  6. Chapter 3: Mindfully Parenting Your Son
  7. Chapter 4: Your Infant Son
  8. Chapter 5: The Preschool Years
  9. Chapter 6: The Emotional Life of Boys
  10. Chapter 7: Fathers and Sons
  11. Chapter 8: Boys and Moms
  12. Chapter 9: Friends and their Influences
  13. Chapter 10: Your Adolescent Son
  14. Chapter 11: Teaching Your Son Character
  15. Chapter 12: Dealing with Risky Behavior
  16. Chapter 13: Handling Sexuality
  17. Chapter 14: Encouraging Responsibility in Your Son
  18. Chapter 15: Nontraditional Family Dynamics
  19. Chapter 16: Moving Toward Independence
  20. Chapter 17: Celebrate Your Son
  21. Appendix A: Bibliography
  22. Appendix B: Additional Resources