"God designed parenthood to be an enormous character-building exercise," says frazzled dad Dave Meurer. In The Hair-Raising Joys of Raising Boys, he explores the meaningful reflections (a.k.a. the laugh-out-loud occurrences and been-there-done-that moments) that only dads can truly understand. From the seemingly impossible task of imparting moral guidance to getting boys to take their cold medicine, this insightful book brings out the humor in the practical challenges of raising sons. Yes, bringing up boys is a monumental, multiyear battle--and that's just trying to get them to eat their vegetables! But with Dave Meurer's help, readers will learn to value each moment with a little style, humor, and grace. Previously Published as Boyhood Daze Bethany, 1-55661-209-5

Have you ever laughed, slapped your forehead and thought, "What the heck is wrong with these boys?" If this is you, you're not alone. Whether they are whacking themselves in the head, asking inappropriate questions, or playing with their body parts, boys often can be flabbergasting. Author and communication studies professor Diane Auten understands. As a mother of two crazy boys, she understands firsthand how parents, teachers, or caregivers to boys are often confused about how to relate to them; but it doesn't have to be this way. We can have more fun and connective relationships with our boys, if we learn how to start early. Using hilarious situations from her own sons' lives, Diane gives you a glimpse into the world of raising boys and how to improve your relationships with them. Readers of The Joys of Raising Boys will laugh while discovering how boys: - learn, explore, and talk about body parts - make sense of relationships and love - view life circumstances - use their untamable imagination This is a Mom-oir that looks at what happens when the filters are turned off. From boys wondering when they're going to get "hairballs on their tenders" to running up and down the crowded department store aisles celebrating a particularly good poop, The Joys of Raising Boys: The Good, the Bad, and the Hilarious takes a look at the gritty (and frequently jaw dropping) business of raising boys.

A humorous guide for fathers offers parenting tips and recounts the author's experiences raising two sons of his own.

"A guide to the stages and issues in boys' development from birth to manhood"--Provided by publisher.

“If you’re raising a boy, you need this brilliant book. It is clear, wise, and eye-opening.” —Lisa Damour, Ph.D., author of Untangled When boys enter puberty, they tend to get quiet—or at least quieter than before—and parents often misread their signals. Here’s how to navigate their retreat and steer them through this confusing passage, by the bestselling author of The Care and Keeping of You series and Guy Stuff: The Body Book for Boys. What is my son doing behind his constantly closed door? What’s with his curt responses, impulsiveness, newfound obsession with gaming, and . . . that funky smell? As pediatrician and mother of two teenagers Cara Natterson explains, puberty starts in boys long before any visible signs appear, and that causes confusion about their changing temperaments for boys and parents alike. Often, they also grow quieter as they grow taller, which leads to less parent-child communication. But, as Natterson warns in Decoding Boys, we respect their increasing “need” for privacy, monosyllabic conversations, and alone time at their peril. Explaining how modern culture mixes badly with male adolescent biology, Natterson offers science, strategies, scripts, and tips for getting it right: • recognizing the first signs of puberty and talking to our sons about the wide range of “normal” through the whole developmental process • why teenagers make irrational decisions even though they look mature—and how to steer them toward better choices • managing video game and screen time, including discussing the unrealistic and dangerous nature of pornography • why boys need emotional and physical contact with parents—and how to give it in ways they’ll accept • how to prepare boys to resist both old and new social pressures—drugs, alcohol, vaping, and sexting • teaching consent and sensitivity in the #MeToo culture Decoding Boys is a powerful and validating lifeline, a book that will help today’s parents keep their sons safe, healthy, and resilient, as well as ensure they will become emotionally secure young men. Praise for Decoding Boys “Comforting . . . a common-sensical and gently humorous exploration of male puberty's many trials.”—Kirkus Reviews

At a time when many boys are in crisis, a much-needed roadmap for helping boys grow into strong and compassionate men Over the past two decades there has been an explosion of new studies that have expanded our knowledge of how boys think and feel. In How to Raise a Boy, psychologist Michael Reichert draws on his decades of research to challenge age-old conventions about how boys become men. Reichert explains how the paradigms about boys needing to be stoic and "man like" can actually cause them to shut down, leading to anger, isolation, and disrespectful or even destructive behaviors. The key to changing the culture lies in how parents, educators, and mentors help boys develop socially and emotionally. Reichert offers readers step-by-step guidance in doing just this by: Listening and observing, without judgment, so that boys know they're being heard. Helping them develop strong connections with teachers, coaches, and other role models Encouraging them to talk about their feelings about the opposite sex and stressing the importance of respecting women Letting them know that they don't have to "be a man" or "suck it up," when they are experiencing physical or emotional pain. Featuring the latest insights from psychology and neuroscience, How to Raise a Boy will help those who care for young boys and teenagers build a boyhood that will enable them to grow into confident, accomplished and kind men.

Walker uses hilarious vignettes and a delightful mix of wit and wisdom to connect with her readers. This book can get readers laughing at themselves as hear Walker lightheartedly describe her age spots, lament her sagging everything, and look anew at love after 40.

By meeting three essential longings of their child's heart, readers will discover a more simple, wise, and effective approach to parenting.

Timothy Smith challenges today's frantic pace and offers helpful solutions to families who are missing out on togetherness because of overscheduling. Simple Solutions for Families in the Fast Lane will help families connect with each other in meaningful ways in spite of work, school, extracurricular activities, and other responsibilities.

Are you having problems raising your toddler? Are you worried that you will make a mistake raising your child, your grandchild, your charge from the courts, your niece or nephew? Are you afraid that God has given you this child as your responsibility and you don’t know the right things to do in order to successfully complete your duty? You pray and hope to do no harm in the first five years of this child’s life and then for the rest of his or her life. Calling All Parents, Grand-Parents, Step-Parents, Adopted Parents, Foster Parents, and Relatives..... Hot off the Press! Get your copy of “Be Still & Be Quiet!” Today is the day that we’ve been waiting for! Be Still & Be Quiet is a parental guidebook that you don’t want to miss!!! Be Still & Be Quiet is comparable to the excellent books, “The Hair-Raising Joys of Raising Boys” and “Their Name is Today.” Both can be found in references. Be Still & Be Quiet will guide you on traditional and “old school” best family values. Be Still & Be Quiet has the answers to your concerns and doubts. Its directives are easy to follow. See for yourself, you won’t be disappointed. Satisfaction guaranteed. That’s a promise from me to you. Here is my e-mail address – get at me- [email protected]