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So You Want to Raise a Boy?
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346 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 1962
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W. Cleon Skousen
124 books188 followersW. Cleon Skousen (1913-2006) was a popular teacher, lecturer and author in the United States for over 40 years. Born in Raymond, Alberta, Canada on January 20, 1913, Dr. Skousen’s growing up years were spent in Canada, Mexico, and California.
At age 17 he was called to serve a two-year, LDS mission to Great Britain for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He later attended college at the San Bernardino Junior College where he was elected Student Body President.
With scholarships and encouragements, he left California in 1934 to work as a government aid in Washington DC. Later Dr. Skousen applied and was hired as an FBI agent.
Dr. Skousen married his sweetheart, Jewel Pitcher of San Bernardino, California, August 1936. During the past 69 years, they have raised 8 children and are the grandparents of 50 grandchildren and over 69 great-grandchildren. He resided in Salt Lake City, Utah, the remainder of his life.
Dr. Skousen served the FBI for 16 years (1935-1951), and worked closely with J. Edgar Hoover. In 1951 he was asked to join the faculty of Brigham Young University. Here he headed up the Student Alumni organization. In 1956 he was asked to serve as Chief of Police of Salt Lake City. During his 4 year service, he also wrote his national best seller, "The Naked Communist." He also was the editor of the nations leading police magazine, "Law And Order." In 1960 he left the police force and began speaking tours around the country on the political crisis during that time period. He also ran for the governors office in Utah, but narrowly missed the primaries.
In 1967, Dr. Skousen returned to BYU as a professor in the Religion Department. He taught classes on The Book of Mormon, The Old Testament, and early LDS Church History. He continued that assignment until his retirement in 1978.
In 1972 Dr. Skousen organized a non-profit educational foundation, named "The Freemen Institute." Later changed to "The National Center for Constitutional Studies" (NCCS), Dr. Skousen and his staff became the nation’s leading organization in teaching seminars on the Founding Fathers and the U.S. Constitution. His book, "The Making of America" has been used nation-wide to educate students on the original intent of the Founders.
His many books and recordings include subjects from raising boys to principles of good government, to prophetic history. Listed in this web site are all the books and tapes which are still available today; Dr. Skousen shares a wealth of knowledge and optimism--a "diamond dust" of exciting history and eternal principles of hope, that calms the sea in today's stormy world of seemingly chaos and uncertainty.
Dr. Skousen passed away peacefully in his home on January 9, 2006, of natural causes incident to age, just 11 days shy of his ninety-third birthday. He was lovingly surrounded by his family and wife Jewel, with whom he was anticipating their 70th wedding anniversary in August. He will truly be missed by many.
At age 17 he was called to serve a two-year, LDS mission to Great Britain for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He later attended college at the San Bernardino Junior College where he was elected Student Body President.
With scholarships and encouragements, he left California in 1934 to work as a government aid in Washington DC. Later Dr. Skousen applied and was hired as an FBI agent.
Dr. Skousen married his sweetheart, Jewel Pitcher of San Bernardino, California, August 1936. During the past 69 years, they have raised 8 children and are the grandparents of 50 grandchildren and over 69 great-grandchildren. He resided in Salt Lake City, Utah, the remainder of his life.
Dr. Skousen served the FBI for 16 years (1935-1951), and worked closely with J. Edgar Hoover. In 1951 he was asked to join the faculty of Brigham Young University. Here he headed up the Student Alumni organization. In 1956 he was asked to serve as Chief of Police of Salt Lake City. During his 4 year service, he also wrote his national best seller, "The Naked Communist." He also was the editor of the nations leading police magazine, "Law And Order." In 1960 he left the police force and began speaking tours around the country on the political crisis during that time period. He also ran for the governors office in Utah, but narrowly missed the primaries.
In 1967, Dr. Skousen returned to BYU as a professor in the Religion Department. He taught classes on The Book of Mormon, The Old Testament, and early LDS Church History. He continued that assignment until his retirement in 1978.
In 1972 Dr. Skousen organized a non-profit educational foundation, named "The Freemen Institute." Later changed to "The National Center for Constitutional Studies" (NCCS), Dr. Skousen and his staff became the nation’s leading organization in teaching seminars on the Founding Fathers and the U.S. Constitution. His book, "The Making of America" has been used nation-wide to educate students on the original intent of the Founders.
His many books and recordings include subjects from raising boys to principles of good government, to prophetic history. Listed in this web site are all the books and tapes which are still available today; Dr. Skousen shares a wealth of knowledge and optimism--a "diamond dust" of exciting history and eternal principles of hope, that calms the sea in today's stormy world of seemingly chaos and uncertainty.
Dr. Skousen passed away peacefully in his home on January 9, 2006, of natural causes incident to age, just 11 days shy of his ninety-third birthday. He was lovingly surrounded by his family and wife Jewel, with whom he was anticipating their 70th wedding anniversary in August. He will truly be missed by many.
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December 23, 2008
With a third on the way, I decided I had better read this to figure out what in the world I'm doing! :o)
The book was written about 50 years ago, so parts feel a little dated. However, I think the boys born today are made of just the same stuff. (snails and puppy-dog tails, of course :o) I was a little thrown by the introduction, it seemed so focused on the term "juvenile delinquency" that I wondered what I was getting into. But once I got going, it was hard to want to stop. Except the chapter on age 11; I admit that was a little scary. At the same time, it clarified somewhat all the crazy times when I served in cub scouts.
There were many things I loved about this book. First of all, how objective and practical it is. It gives you the basics of what makes a boy tick. What does he think of his parents, his teachers, himself, his friends, girls? .. and it does so for each of the years of his life. It provides some examples of behaviors you can expect at certain ages, and also WHY. It is not guilt-trippy at all, simply a very useful guide for parents. Now I know why I've seen it on so many bookshelves of mothers I admire, and why my own mother's copy I borrowed is rather worn.
There were parts of this book I wanted to read over and over again, and others that tore at my heart-strings. This at the end of chapter six:
"Because a 6-year-old is still part baby he tends to spend a lot of his play time right under his mother's feet. He is still very dependent upon her love and encouragement. Sometimes a mother will feel that her 6-year-old will drive her to distraction with his questioning begging, and constant hanging onto her. She often wishes that somehow she could cut him loose from her apron strings.
Within twelve months this will happen. Mother Nature will not only cut those apron strings, but send her boy drifting away from the home hearth. In later years a mother may recall with fond reminiscence the days when Junior was her constant companion. Once he has started to drift away on his own, a mother notices some gradual changes in their relationship--both psychological and spiritual. Never again is a boy likely to be quite as close to his mother as he was at the spritely age of six."
(That is just around the corner for my Zach, and hello! Getting a lump in my throat just typing it!)
Another part I really loved were the final chapters. What is an Ideal Mother/Father/Family? Illustrations of what a boy sees in his mother, and what makes their relationship special. Why boys need their fathers and what images they look for in the man they will try to become. But again, these chapters as well are written in a way that doesn't make you feel bad. Rather, it made me realize that my best efforts are precisely enough for the children I have been sent. That, as a parent, Providence intended for your children to learn in your home, and just as importantly, for you to learn a few things as well.
Finally, a poem written by the author for his own mother...
"My Mother and I"
Even before I was born she knew me, planned for me, and gave me a name.
After I was born she nursed me, taught me, tended, and prayed for me.
she was my first sweetheart, my first baker, my first tailor.
She was my first doctor, my first judge, my first teacher.
She shared her life with me --
Even risked losing hers for me.
She asked God to let her be
My creator.
When cuts and falls and ailments came,
She shared the shock and tears with me;
With every scratch and bruise and burn,
She felt the pain vicariously.
She took the mystery out of the things I saw.
She made me feel at home on earth.
She helped me see the road of life.
As the way to God--and Paradise.
She watched me grow up and away from her.
She saw me cut the apron strings and stand alone.
It broke her heart, but she knew that time
Would bring me back again.
Now, in the twilight of her life,
As the years weigh heavily and long,
I would like to tell her how I feel--
But the sacred words, I cannot speak.
I can only look deep in her heart
As she looks into mine
And both of us know the love we share--
My Mother and I!
The book was written about 50 years ago, so parts feel a little dated. However, I think the boys born today are made of just the same stuff. (snails and puppy-dog tails, of course :o) I was a little thrown by the introduction, it seemed so focused on the term "juvenile delinquency" that I wondered what I was getting into. But once I got going, it was hard to want to stop. Except the chapter on age 11; I admit that was a little scary. At the same time, it clarified somewhat all the crazy times when I served in cub scouts.
There were many things I loved about this book. First of all, how objective and practical it is. It gives you the basics of what makes a boy tick. What does he think of his parents, his teachers, himself, his friends, girls? .. and it does so for each of the years of his life. It provides some examples of behaviors you can expect at certain ages, and also WHY. It is not guilt-trippy at all, simply a very useful guide for parents. Now I know why I've seen it on so many bookshelves of mothers I admire, and why my own mother's copy I borrowed is rather worn.
There were parts of this book I wanted to read over and over again, and others that tore at my heart-strings. This at the end of chapter six:
"Because a 6-year-old is still part baby he tends to spend a lot of his play time right under his mother's feet. He is still very dependent upon her love and encouragement. Sometimes a mother will feel that her 6-year-old will drive her to distraction with his questioning begging, and constant hanging onto her. She often wishes that somehow she could cut him loose from her apron strings.
Within twelve months this will happen. Mother Nature will not only cut those apron strings, but send her boy drifting away from the home hearth. In later years a mother may recall with fond reminiscence the days when Junior was her constant companion. Once he has started to drift away on his own, a mother notices some gradual changes in their relationship--both psychological and spiritual. Never again is a boy likely to be quite as close to his mother as he was at the spritely age of six."
(That is just around the corner for my Zach, and hello! Getting a lump in my throat just typing it!)
Another part I really loved were the final chapters. What is an Ideal Mother/Father/Family? Illustrations of what a boy sees in his mother, and what makes their relationship special. Why boys need their fathers and what images they look for in the man they will try to become. But again, these chapters as well are written in a way that doesn't make you feel bad. Rather, it made me realize that my best efforts are precisely enough for the children I have been sent. That, as a parent, Providence intended for your children to learn in your home, and just as importantly, for you to learn a few things as well.
Finally, a poem written by the author for his own mother...
"My Mother and I"
Even before I was born she knew me, planned for me, and gave me a name.
After I was born she nursed me, taught me, tended, and prayed for me.
she was my first sweetheart, my first baker, my first tailor.
She was my first doctor, my first judge, my first teacher.
She shared her life with me --
Even risked losing hers for me.
She asked God to let her be
My creator.
When cuts and falls and ailments came,
She shared the shock and tears with me;
With every scratch and bruise and burn,
She felt the pain vicariously.
She took the mystery out of the things I saw.
She made me feel at home on earth.
She helped me see the road of life.
As the way to God--and Paradise.
She watched me grow up and away from her.
She saw me cut the apron strings and stand alone.
It broke her heart, but she knew that time
Would bring me back again.
Now, in the twilight of her life,
As the years weigh heavily and long,
I would like to tell her how I feel--
But the sacred words, I cannot speak.
I can only look deep in her heart
As she looks into mine
And both of us know the love we share--
My Mother and I!
January 1, 2009
This book was recommended to me by a good friend. (I will be forever grateful!)
It has helped me understand my son, unlike anything else. For instance, just last year, we were having some interesting times with him, and I was at my wits end, wondering what was up, why his behavior had changed so drastically. One day I remembered my good friend telling me that she reads each year in advance so that she knows what to expect. And, I realized I had not done so in a couple of years. So I went to the chapter that described his age-group and read all about him. I was so relieved!!!
He was just growing-up, asserting his independence, in a perfectly normal way. And, the book also gives parents and teachers suggestions for working with the child at each age. SUCH a help!
It has helped me understand my son, unlike anything else. For instance, just last year, we were having some interesting times with him, and I was at my wits end, wondering what was up, why his behavior had changed so drastically. One day I remembered my good friend telling me that she reads each year in advance so that she knows what to expect. And, I realized I had not done so in a couple of years. So I went to the chapter that described his age-group and read all about him. I was so relieved!!!
He was just growing-up, asserting his independence, in a perfectly normal way. And, the book also gives parents and teachers suggestions for working with the child at each age. SUCH a help!
January 28, 2010
While serving with the FBI, Cleon Skousen was assigned to receive special training from the staff of the Gesell Institute of Child Development. This book is a description of "boyhood" from birth to age 21, a portrait of physical and emotional development year by year, an outline of behavior patterns and problems and how parents should react to them. His finest insights came from raising 8 children. This is a very helpful book in understanding your child at various stages of development. It eases a parent's heart to know that "all boys" go through certain stages..and blissful relief that they also "exit" them.
June 19, 2008
This is a really old fashioned book, but I take it out every so often when I am trying to figure out my boys' behavior and stages, and it is almost always right on! While the generalizations won't hold true for every boy, the year by year guide to what to expect and why boys do the things they do is invaluable to this often confused mom of boys!
July 24, 2008
I am so glad that you recommended this book, Linda. It has been very helpful.
It goes through each year of a boy's life and gives you what to expect that year in their behavior. It is a quick and easy to find the answers that you need in this book. It also has chapters in the back on the ideal mother, father and family. Also, how to explain procreation to your child.
It is old, so it is somewhat dated. But, the concepts are pretty timeless.
It goes through each year of a boy's life and gives you what to expect that year in their behavior. It is a quick and easy to find the answers that you need in this book. It also has chapters in the back on the ideal mother, father and family. Also, how to explain procreation to your child.
It is old, so it is somewhat dated. But, the concepts are pretty timeless.
October 14, 2007
A great insight to boys. I don't like to label my boys or just say 'oh well, that's a boy for you' but I did like gaining a little more understanding into 'boy' development - especially ages 11-16. The newborn years to maybe age 8 were kind of a repeat from my college childhood development classes so I just skimmed through that and went to what I really don't understand - Teenage Boys!
March 18, 2010
This book is as funny as it is insightful. Each birthday has a chapter from birth to eighteen. I read it on my boy's birthday's and find myself coming back to it through out the year. Although it was written for another generation I find Skousen's advice priceless.
May 23, 2012
This book is quite dated, which makes it hilarious! I couldn't stop laughing. But it does have some good insight into child development that makes it worthwhile.
January 12, 2021
Even though this book was written long before I had my sons, this book was still dead-on. I love that it is year-by-year. It let me concentrate on the specific characteristics of the age at hand. Because of that, I pulled it out frequently as my boys grew. It’s amazing the insight and accuracy, even taking into account personality differences of each son. As my boys got married, I passed it on to those who wanted to reference for their own sons.
October 26, 2017
I love this book even with the old fashioned terms. He is almost always spot on with my son and I love that I don’t have to read the whole thing at once!
December 28, 2018
Misogynistic and sexist. All useful information can be applied to both sexes. I was looking for some basic biological and psychological differences in boys’ minds but no..
February 2, 2011
Since I'm surrounded by boys in my house, I thought I'd give this book a shot. The chapters are broken up by years, so I paid close attention to the chapters that describe my boys' ages. The writing was very helpful, very humorous, and very heart-warming. And unassuming-- the author didn't act like he was the perfect, all-knowing father. It's somewhat dated, but boys today are made out of the same things as boys 50 years ago, and I think almost all of the advice still applies. The take-home message for me is that my boys are perfectly normal. Even when Cole eats a puzzle piece and Benson lashes out at us when we insist on him wearing more than just socks, that's okay and to be expected for their ages.
I feel a very close, unlike-anything-I've ever-felt, special bond with my sons. I am the only woman in their life. Despite having no alone time, not even when I go to the bathroom, I love being followed around and adored by my boys. I will miss these days when they grow up and aren't as dependent on me, don't crack up at my jokes, and would rather play with their friends instead of with me. Here's a great poem that the author wrote for his mom:
"My Mother and I"
Even before I was born she knew me, planned for me, and gave me a name.
After I was born she nursed me, taught me, tended, and prayed for me.
She was my first sweetheart, my first baker, my first tailor.
She was my first doctor, my first judge, my first teacher.
She shared her life with me --
Even risked losing hers for me.
She asked God to let her be
My creator.
When cuts and falls and ailments came,
She shared the shock and tears with me;
With every scratch and bruise and burn,
She felt the pain vicariously.
She took the mystery out of the things I saw.
She made me feel at home on earth.
She helped me see the road of life.
As the way to God--and Paradise.
She watched me grow up and away from her.
She saw me cut the apron strings and stand alone.
It broke her heart, but she knew that time
Would bring me back again.
Now, in the twilight of her life,
As the years weigh heavily and long,
I would like to tell her how I feel--
But the sacred words, I cannot speak.
I can only look deep in her heart
As she looks into mine
And both of us know the love we share--
My Mother and I!
I feel a very close, unlike-anything-I've ever-felt, special bond with my sons. I am the only woman in their life. Despite having no alone time, not even when I go to the bathroom, I love being followed around and adored by my boys. I will miss these days when they grow up and aren't as dependent on me, don't crack up at my jokes, and would rather play with their friends instead of with me. Here's a great poem that the author wrote for his mom:
"My Mother and I"
Even before I was born she knew me, planned for me, and gave me a name.
After I was born she nursed me, taught me, tended, and prayed for me.
She was my first sweetheart, my first baker, my first tailor.
She was my first doctor, my first judge, my first teacher.
She shared her life with me --
Even risked losing hers for me.
She asked God to let her be
My creator.
When cuts and falls and ailments came,
She shared the shock and tears with me;
With every scratch and bruise and burn,
She felt the pain vicariously.
She took the mystery out of the things I saw.
She made me feel at home on earth.
She helped me see the road of life.
As the way to God--and Paradise.
She watched me grow up and away from her.
She saw me cut the apron strings and stand alone.
It broke her heart, but she knew that time
Would bring me back again.
Now, in the twilight of her life,
As the years weigh heavily and long,
I would like to tell her how I feel--
But the sacred words, I cannot speak.
I can only look deep in her heart
As she looks into mine
And both of us know the love we share--
My Mother and I!
February 25, 2011
First, I was fascinated by something I learned of the author. My husband has read many of his church "doctrine" books and I assummed that this book would be another parenting book but with suggestions geared for boys. Read the back flap!!! The author actually worked with the FBI for 20-30 years and with at-risk boys. Now I want to know what his church "credentials" were for the books my husband read?!
Second, it was a good book. I only gave it four stars because I just couldn't sit and read every single word of the whole thing. This is a great book to read the first beginning/general/overall chapters, and then read the chapter of the year that your son (or whoever) is. I also suggest reading the chapter before and after that age too, because children can ebb and flow between different characteristic levels.
Second, it was a good book. I only gave it four stars because I just couldn't sit and read every single word of the whole thing. This is a great book to read the first beginning/general/overall chapters, and then read the chapter of the year that your son (or whoever) is. I also suggest reading the chapter before and after that age too, because children can ebb and flow between different characteristic levels.
March 13, 2012
The material is obviously dated but there are developmental patterns in boys that are accurate today. My youngest son is in his teens, so I'll admit I skimmed the younger chapters. As Dr. Skousen acknowledges, each boy is different and may be a chapter or two ahead or behind, or simply breeze through a "difficult year" or stumble through an easy one. Regardless, it's nice to have a bit of a heads-up. Generally, I would think if you are around your kids and their friends (or in the schools) you will see a lot of these patterns and behaviors and already recognize them as age-appropriate and not be surprised by them.
I didn't find it ground-breaking, but if you're new to boys it might be enlightening to have an idea of what's coming.
I didn't find it ground-breaking, but if you're new to boys it might be enlightening to have an idea of what's coming.
May 2, 2012
If you have a boy, you should take a look at this book. It goes year by year - gives kind of a rule of thumb of what to expect. I read it a long time ago when my son was quite young, then picked it up again just recently. Boy, was it making me feel better about my 11 year old! I really like that he just talks a lot about what's going on in a boy's head at any certain age, and helps you realize, "Gee - maybe it's not just me!" I think that it would also be a great book for anyone who has to work with boys of any age (teachers, scout leaders, etc.)
October 18, 2016
This is a must have for every mom raising a boy. It was written a long time ago and is very old fashioned but it still describes every age of a boy to a Tee. I keep it around and read a chapter for every age they get. It talks about common problems and funny things they do at each age until age 21. I laugh at how it's written because this author is so right on about their patterns and personalities and it just make you realize your boy is totally normal. It is a hilarious must read if you have little boys!!
April 24, 2008
This is pretty accurate as far as the stages in a boy's life. What they need at certain ages. Times have definitely changed, however, and I wouldn't follow all the counsel in this book--like letting my 6 yo roam around town on his bicycle because he needs to explore--it must be modified a bit....otherwise it is an interesting read and his perceptions of boy stages are pretty accurate to each age.
June 19, 2008
If you are raising a boy or boys you must have this book. You will read it and refer to it often. I was told that girls are about two year ahead of the boys so if you want to apply the book to them and they are eight read the chapter for ten year olds. I love this book.
I took an Old Testiment class from Brother Skousen when I was at BYU. He is one of my favorite teachers ever. He made the Old Testiment come alive. He was such a great man!
I took an Old Testiment class from Brother Skousen when I was at BYU. He is one of my favorite teachers ever. He made the Old Testiment come alive. He was such a great man!
July 31, 2008
I picked this book up and started reading it after my mother had finished it. She was raising 3 boys and I was curious to see what she found so interesting. I was fascinated. I saw that I was fairly normal, and not a freak at all. Teens are in a process of growing up, and sometimes they fall into the trap of feeling they're uniquely wierd or strange or don't fit in anywhere on the planet, and this book helped me get through that.
May 26, 2011
I figured it was time to read this one since we are definately on the boy plan! It was a little dated since it was written so long ago but i felt like the information was still very useful. I read it straight through and would probably not do so again. The ages seemed to begin blending in with each other. I like Tryn's idea of reading a chapter here and there to remind me what is coming up with each of my boys so i can get myself prepared for the next phase.
July 20, 2009
A friend, and mother of several boys, recommended this book to me. I tracked it down and use it as a reference book. Great for a glimpse into the heart and mind of boys through stages birth to adult. I pull it out when my son's behavior really starts to puzzle me...then find helpful insights and can correct my parenting accordingly. It is a bit dated in some areas but still full of great information and helpful advice in raising healthy and positive boys.
June 29, 2010
I loved this book. Even though it was a bit old-fashioned it still was full of great information. There was a chapter for each year of a boy's life from birth to age 21. I was surprised at how right on he was. (Or how right on my boys have been.) After reading this I feel like I understand my boys a little better. It was almost like reading that elusive "instruction manual" that we always wish each child came with. I think I'm going to have to look for a copy to keep!
August 16, 2020
Sometimes you read a book and the overall impression at the end clouds any good that it had within it. This was one of those books. I really disliked it. It was written probably 50 years ago and is the product of that age and of a particular culture and mindset of the author - one that I do not see necessarily in that same culture today. Perhaps he brought up his boys to be wonderful citizens, loving and caring, but I will not use the same techniques for mine.
April 20, 2016
This excellent resource for parents of boys takes you from birth, year by year, to age 21. Each year describes the traits and pitfalls of that stage of development. There are several chapters at the end about drugs, stealing, etc. and advice specific to mothers and to fathers. The fact that this was written half a century ago actually makes it better! The morality of the book is refreshing and welcome. As a father of 3 boys, I enjoyed the perspective this book gave me.
November 6, 2008
I have picked this book up a few times now and read parts. Not a top seller, but a fun read about the ABC's of psychology on the XYZ's of parenting boys. I have a few of those! This man is a successful and highly acclaimed professor and FBI retiree who says his hardest job was to raise 5 boys. This book has some good insights and ideas into the art of "building boys".
October 28, 2008
I really enjoyed this book. It was a gift for my baby shower when I was pregnant with my son. It describes each age and the changes that come with it. And the second part of the book deals with how to handle the topics of procreation,drugs, alcohol, and other issues. I would recommend this book to anyone that is going o try to raise a boy!
September 11, 2008
I did not read this cover to cover, but I did read the age applicable parts for my sons, with a few years years on either side of their ages. Its age shows---it was written in the 60's---but a decent look at the stupid things boys do, and what is age appropriate and what is cause for alarm. I should likely read this through once a year or so.
March 20, 2013
Hands down - one of the best books I've ever read. I constantly asked myself why I didn't know of this book before. It should be given to ALL parents as they leave the hospital. I love Skousen and this didn't disappoint. Has already impacted my parenting and helped me understand the difference between developmental and personality. Awesome!!
August 22, 2016
I have 3 boys and this book has been so insightful and helpful. Although it is dated, most of it still applies to use. Not everything in a chapter relates to my boys, but there is at least some which NAILS IT ON THE HEAD for me! Helps me not to worry and gives me ideas on how to react to behavior I'm struggling with. I revisit it about every year for the new ages of my boys.
July 21, 2008
Okay - WHY didn't anyone tell me about this great find years ago? What an amazing resource. If you are expecting a boy - now is the time to get this. I have loved reading it and will keep it as a resource for many years to come.
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