Tuesday, February 7, 2012

WIld Things: The Art of Nurturing Boys by Stephen James


In this easy-to-read parenting book, counselors James and Thomas explore what exactly it is that makes boys who they are and how best to parent them. They break down boyhood into 5 stages and explore the distinguishing characteristics of each stage from many standpoints - a boy's neurology & physiology, a boy's emotions, cognitive development, and spiritual life (yes, this book is written by Christian authors from a Christian perspective). As parents of boys themselves, the authors sprinkled hilarious stories from their own families and practices to illustrate their points and to remind other parents that their "wild things" are, in fact, normal. Above all, the book is intensely practical and discusses everything from rites of passage to discipline to ADD to masturbation. As a mom of three boys, I cannot recommend this book enough.

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