The Conscious Parent's Guide to Raising Boys: A mindful approach to raising a confident, resilient son
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The Conscious Parent's Guide to Raising Boys: A mindful approach to raising a confident, resilient son
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Overview
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
Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781440599941 |
|---|---|
| Publisher: | Adams Media |
| Publication date: | 01/01/2017 |
| Series: | Conscious Parenting Relationship Series |
| Pages: | 224 |
| Sales rank: | 1,110,568 |
| Product dimensions: | 5.40(w) x 8.40(h) x 0.70(d) |
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Table of Contents
Introduction 11
Chapter 1 Conscious Parenting 13
The Benefits of Conscious Parenting 15
Are Boys Different from Girls? 17
Conscious Parenting and Boys 18
Exploring Your Own Expectations 20
What Do You Want for Your Son? 21
Important Points to Consider 22
Chapter 2 Preparing Yourself for Parenting 23
Your Experiences Affect Your Child 24
The Power of Attachment 26
Finding Balance 28
Take Time for Your Relationship 30
The Value of Self-Control 31
Important Points to Consider 32
Chapter 3 Mindfully Parenting Your Son 33
Forming a Relationship 34
Connecting with Your Son 35
Understanding the Roots of Behavior 37
Learning to Listen 40
Discovering What "Works" 41
The Message of Love 42
Important Points to Consider 43
Chapter 4 Your Infant Son 44
Adjusting to Your Newest Family Member 45
Brain Development 47
Emotional Literacy 50
Cognitive Development 50
Your Son's Unique Temperament 52
The Importance of Touch for Boys 54
Should You Discipline a Baby? 55
Important Points to Consider 56
Chapter 5 The Preschool Years 57
Creating a Safe Environment 58
Language and Social Skills 60
Nurture Empathy 63
Try to Understand Your Son's World 63
Encouraging Curiosity 64
Mealtime Challenges 65
Foster Healthy Sleep Habits 68
Managing Potty Training 69
Use Technology Sparingly 69
Important Points to Consider 70
Chapter 6 The Emotional Life of Boys 71
The Danger of the Stoic Male 72
Emotions and the Brain 73
Building Emotional Literacy 74
Boys and Anger 76
Boys and Depression 78
Keep Connected to Your Son 79
Important Points to Consider 80
Chapter 7 Fathers and Sons 82
The Importance of Fathers 83
Showing Affection 84
Using Empathy 86
Be a Role Model 88
Being a Connected Father 90
Important Points to Consider 91
Chapter 8 Boys and Moms 93
Finding a Balance 94
What Sons Learn from Their Mothers 95
Connecting with Your Son 97
Making Room for Growth 99
The Importance of Play 100
Build Positive Attitudes about Women 102
Important Points to Consider 103
Chapter 9 Friends and Their Influences 104
Developing Social Skills 105
Boys and Their Friends 106
Sports and Emotional Expression 108
The Harmful Lack of Play 110
Bullying and Boys 111
Friendships with Girls 114
Supporting Your Son's Friendships 115
Important Points to Consider 115
Chapter 10 Your Adolescent Son 117
Understanding Your Adolescent 118
Hormones and Emotions in Adolescence 120
The Journey to Adulthood 121
Setting Appropriate Limits 122
Using Engaged Listening 125
Teaching Life Lessons 128
Enjoying Your Son 131
Important Points to Consider 132
Chapter 11 Teaching Your Son Character 133
Building Character 134
Give Encouragement, Not Praise 135
Teaching Responsibility 137
Foster Compassion 139
Encourage Integrity 140
Spirituality in Your Son's Life 140
Supporting Resilience and Self-Reliance 142
Supporting Social-Emotional Development 143
Important Points to Consider 145
Chapter 12 Dealing With Risky Behavior 147
The Lure of Vice 148
Be a Role Model 149
Communicate Openly with Your Son 150
Discussing Your Past 153
Paying Attention Rather Than Spying 153
Boys and Smoking 155
Important Points to Consider 157
Chapter 13 Handling Sexuality 158
Emerging Sexuality 159
Talk to Your Son about Sex 159
Be Realistic and Available 161
Becoming Sexually Active 163
Connecting with Your Gay Son 164
Affection with Your Growing Son 166
Important Points to Consider 167
Chapter 14 Encouraging Responsibility in Your Son 169
Teach the Needed Skills 170
Chores and Allowance 171
The Art of Managing Money 174
Learning on the lob 176
Manners and Respect 177
Practice Self-Reliance 179
Important Points to Consider 179
Chapter 15 Nontraditional Family Dynamics 181
The Effect of Divorce on Boys 182
Co-Parenting 183
Being Mom and Dad 186
Building Healthy Stepfamilies 188
Growing Up Too Soon 189
Important Points to Consider 191
Chapter 16 Moving Toward Independence 193
Preparing Him for Independence 194
Teaching Life Skills 194
Becoming a Mentor 196
When Your Son Returns Home 197
Adjusting to the Empty Nest 199
Staying Connected to Your Son 202
Important Points to Consider 202
Chapter 17 Celebrate Your Son 204
Appreciate the Man Your Son Has Become 205
Changing Roles 205
Believe in Your Son 207
Traditions and Celebrations 208
Ways to Stay in Touch 209
Give Yourself Credit 210
Important Points to Consider 212
Appendix A Bibliography 213
Appendix B Additional Resources 215
Index 217