The Conscious Parent's Guide to Raising Boys: A mindful approach to raising a confident, resilient son * Promote self-esteem * Encourage positive ... relationship (The Conscious Parent's Guides)

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. "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."--Publisher's description
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 beyond

Raising 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.

It's a boy! Preparing yourself to raise your son The basics of parenting your son Your son' first year Your preschool boy Discipline as teaching Boys and emotions Boys and dads Boys and moms Preparing your son to learn Boys and their peers The adolescent boy The importance of character Boys and the outside world Dealing with risky behavior Boys and sexuality Coping with real-life responsibilities Single parents and stepfamilies Getting ready to let go Celebrate your son. Conscious parenting Preparing yourself for parenting Mindfully parenting your son Your infant son The preschool years The emotional life of boys Fathers and sons Boys and moms Friends and their influences Your adolescent son Teaching your son character Dealing with risky behavior Handling sexuality Encouraging responsibility in your son Nontraditional family dynamics Moving toward independence Celebrate your son. 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 Raising a son is a wonderful adventure. You watch him succeed and stumble as he grows into the fine young man you know he can be - and you want to help and support him, but what can you do? This edition features information of handling technology in your son's life, anger management issues, and ethical issues such as cheating at school. Explores how to parent boys, addressing such issues as peer pressure and self-esteem, with a focus on mindfulness and effective communication methods