The Conscious Parent's Guide to Raising Boys

An essential guide to using mindful parenting techniques to raise boys with the tools you need to foster a positive, supportive relationship with your son! Concerns about self-esteem, peer pressure, and behaviour 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 behaviour 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. AUTHOR: Cheryl L. Erwin, MA, LMFT, is a licensed family therapist and parent coach, a popular parenting speaker and trainer, and the coauthor of numerous books about parenting. You can learn more about Cheryl and her work at www.cherylerwin.com. Jennifer Costa is a behavioural specialist and social worker. As a parent coach and mentor, she develops positive behavioural interventions and support materials for her clients, and has taught positive discipline courses, conscious parenting practices, and behavioural support curriculum for schools and nonprofits. Jennifer is the author of The Conscious Parent's Guide to Positive Discipline. SELLING POINTS: Gender specific risks facing boys include a higher percentage of learning disabilities, violence and suicide (Berkeley Parents Network). Recent cognitive science has confirmed more hard-wired differences between boys and girls. Understanding these differences is key to understanding development (Berkeley Parents Network).