The Everything Parent's Guide to Raising Boys: A Complete Handbook to Develop Confidence, Promote Self-Esteem, and Improve Communication
by Erwin, Cheryl L.Edition: 2nd
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Pub. Date: 2010-12-18
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Summary
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 beyondRaising 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.
Author Biography
Cheryl Erwin, MA, MFT is a licensed family therapist, a popular parenting speaker and trainer, and the coauthor of numerous books about parenting, including several in the bestselling Positive Discipline series. For over fifteen years, she has counseled children, adolescents, and families at her private practice. Erwin also works with bereaved children and adolescents, children with bipolar disorder, and victims of sexual assault. She has a weekly parenting commentary on Reno's public radio station, KUNR-FM, and is the mother of a son. She lives in Reno, NV.
Table of Contents
| Introduction | p. xiii |
| It's a Boy! | p. 1 |
| Why Does Gender Matter? | p. 1 |
| Are Boys Different from Girls? | p. 3 |
| Research about Boys and Girls | p. 4 |
| Who's Easier? | p. 5 |
| Myths about Raising Boys | p. 7 |
| Exploring Your Own Expectations | p. 9 |
| What Do You Want for Your Son? | p. 11 |
| Preparing Yourself to Raise Your Son | p. 13 |
| How Parents Affect Their Children | p. 13 |
| Learning from Your Parents | p. 15 |
| The Nature of Attachment | p. 16 |
| Self-Care and Balance | p. 18 |
| A Word about Your Relationship | p. 21 |
| What You Will Do as a Parent | p. 23 |
| The Basics of Parenting Your Son | p. 25 |
| Belonging and Significance | p. 25 |
| Why Relationships Matter to Boys | p. 27 |
| What about Birth Order? | p. 30 |
| Understanding the Beliefs Behind Behavior | p. 32 |
| Kindness and Firmness | p. 35 |
| Learning to Listen | p. 37 |
| The Importance of Early Decisions | p. 39 |
| The Message of Love | p. 40 |
| Your Son's First Year | p. 41 |
| Physical Development and Parenting | p. 41 |
| Brain Development | p. 43 |
| Your Son's Emotional Development | p. 47 |
| Your Son's Cognitive Development | p. 48 |
| What If I Think Something's Wrong? | p. 50 |
| Temperament | p. 51 |
| The Importance of Touch for Boys | p. 54 |
| Do Babies Need Discipline? | p. 55 |
| Child-Care | p. 56 |
| Your Preschool Boy | p. 59 |
| Creating a Safe Environment | p. 59 |
| Language and Social Skills | p. 62 |
| Getting into Your Son's World | p. 66 |
| The Value of Curiosity | p. 67 |
| Developmental Appropriateness | p. 68 |
| The Terrible Trio | p. 70 |
| Mealtimes, Snacks, and Other Challenges | p. 70 |
| Nighty-Night-or Not | p. 73 |
| The Perils of Potty Training | p. 74 |
| Is It Too Soon for Technology? | p. 75 |
| Discipline as Teaching | p. 77 |
| Discipline and Long-Range Parenting | p. 77 |
| Connection Before Correction | p. 80 |
| Discipline Versus Punishment | p. 81 |
| Following Through | p. 84 |
| Encouraging Communication | p. 86 |
| Teaching Life Skills | p. 91 |
| Boys and Emotions | p. 93 |
| The Myth of the Stoic Male | p. 93 |
| The Voice of Culture | p. 94 |
| The Purpose of Emotions | p. 95 |
| Teaching an Emotional Vocabulary | p. 96 |
| Learning Maturity | p. 99 |
| Anger: The Acceptable Male Emotion | p. 101 |
| Boys and Depression | p. 103 |
| Keeping Your Son Connected | p. 105 |
| Boys and Dads | p. 107 |
| What Sons Learn from Their Fathers | p. 107 |
| Play and Active Love | p. 111 |
| Fathers and Empathy | p. 114 |
| How and When to Support Mom | p. 116 |
| Being Your Son's Role Model | p. 117 |
| The Gift of Fatherhood | p. 119 |
| Boys and Moms | p. 121 |
| The Dilemma of Mothers and Sons | p. 121 |
| What Sons Learn from Their Mothers | p. 123 |
| Connecting with Your Son | p. 125 |
| How Close Is Too Close? | p. 128 |
| Mom Can Play, Too | p. 129 |
| The Other Women | p. 131 |
| Preparing Your Son to Learn | p. 133 |
| Why Boys Struggle with School | p. 133 |
| How Boys Learn | p. 136 |
| Helping Your Son Succeed in School | p. 138 |
| Boys and Books | p. 139 |
| Attention Deficit Disorder | p. 142 |
| Grades and Homework | p. 145 |
| The Dangers of Praise | p. 147 |
| What about Same-Sex Schools? | p. 147 |
| Boys and Their Peers | p. 149 |
| Development of Social Skills | p. 149 |
| Boys and Their Friends | p. 152 |
| Sports and Competition | p. 154 |
| The Importance of Play | p. 157 |
| Bullying and Aggression | p. 158 |
| Making Room for Girls | p. 162 |
| Supporting Your Son's Friendships | p. 163 |
| The Adolescent Boy | p. 165 |
| Understanding the Adolescent Brain | p. 165 |
| Hormones, Emotions, and Anger | p. 167 |
| The Task of Adolescence | p. 169 |
| Setting Appropriate Limits with Your Son | p. 171 |
| Curfew, Dating, and Driving | p. 174 |
| Enjoying Your Son | p. 177 |
| The Importance of Character | p. 179 |
| Teaching Character | p. 179 |
| Encouragement Versus Praise | p. 181 |
| Teaching Responsibility | p. 183 |
| Mindsight and Compassion | p. 185 |
| Ethics: Encouraging Integrity | p. 188 |
| Spirituality in Your Son's Life | p. 189 |
| Supporting Resilience and Self-Reliance | p. 190 |
| Boys and the Outside World | p. 193 |
| The Power of Mass Media | p. 193 |
| Taming the Television | p. 195 |
| Boys, Media, and Violence | p. 197 |
| Video and Computer Games | p. 199 |
| Keeping Up with Your Kid | p. 200 |
| Life in the Digital World | p. 201 |
| Movies, Music, and More | p. 204 |
| Dealing with Risky Behavior | p. 207 |
| Adolescent Immortality | p. 207 |
| Influencing Your Son's Behavior | p. 209 |
| Talking to Your Son | p. 211 |
| What about Your Past? | p. 213 |
| Spying on Your Son | p. 214 |
| Smoking in the Boys' Room | p. 216 |
| Boys and Sexuality | p. 219 |
| Gender Identity in Boys | p. 219 |
| Teaching Your Son about Sex | p. 221 |
| Sex in the Real World | p. 223 |
| Becoming Sexually Active | p. 225 |
| Is My Son Gay? | p. 227 |
| Affection with Your Growing Son | p. 229 |
| Coping with Real-Life Responsibilities | p. 231 |
| Encouraging Responsibility in Your Son | p. 231 |
| Chores and Allowance | p. 233 |
| The Art of Managing Money | p. 236 |
| Should Your Son Get a Job? | p. 239 |
| Respect, Courtesy, and Manners | p. 241 |
| Self-Reliance in Action | p. 242 |
| Single Parents and Stepfamilies | p. 245 |
| No More Broken Homes | p. 245 |
| The Effect of Divorce on Boys | p. 247 |
| Coparenting | p. 249 |
| Life in a Single-Parent Home | p. 252 |
| Stepfamilies That Work | p. 254 |
| Little Men | p. 257 |
| Getting Ready to Let Go | p. 259 |
| Knowing When It's Time to Step Back | p. 259 |
| Weaning | p. 260 |
| Life Skills and Independence | p. 261 |
| From Parent to Mentor | p. 263 |
| When Your Son Returns Home | p. 264 |
| The Empty Nest | p. 267 |
| Keeping the Connection Alive | p. 269 |
| Celebrate Your Son | p. 271 |
| A Moment for Reflection | p. 271 |
| Setting the Stage | p. 273 |
| Have Faith in Your Son | p. 274 |
| Rituals and Traditions | p. 275 |
| Staying in Touch | p. 277 |
| Congratulations! You Raised a Son | p. 279 |
| Bibliography | p. 281 |
| Additional Resources | p. 283 |
| Index | p. 285 |
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