That's My Teenage Son: How Moms Can Influence Their Boys to Become Good Men

That's My Teenage Son: How Moms Can Influence Their Boys to Become Good Men

by Rick Johnson
That's My Teenage Son: How Moms Can Influence Their Boys to Become Good Men

That's My Teenage Son: How Moms Can Influence Their Boys to Become Good Men

by Rick Johnson

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Overview

Is your son on his way to becoming a good man?

The teen years are a vital stage for your son. But these years can also make a mom feel like she has lost influence in her son's life. How can you be sure you're doing everything you can to help your son grow into a mature and responsible adult?

In That's My Teenage Son, you will find the encouragement and wisdom you need to help your son become a man of character. Parenting expert Rick Johnson teaches you about

the emotional life of your boy
what changes are taking place in his body
how to help him develop healthy sexuality
what boys fear most
what traits he needs to learn to grow into a good man
how to communicate with him
how to positively influence his spirituality

The teen years can be tumultuous. With the understanding gleaned from this insightful book, you can positively influence your son's life--in a way that will last him a lifetime.

"This excellent book will help you understand why your son is acting the way he acts. Rick Johnson gives you great insight into the inner workings of boys' brains and bodies. I highly recommend this book."--Jim Burns, PhD, president, HomeWord; author of Teenology and Teaching Your Children Healthy Sexuality

"The singular issue of our time is a deficit of real men. In this powerful book you will find the prescription for authentic manhood, written by a real man. Moms can take hope as they find help and insight into helping their boy become the man he is intended to be."--Tony Rorie, founder/CEO, Men of Honor/Ladies of Honor

Rick Johnson is the bestselling author of That's My Son; Better Dads, Stronger Sons; and Becoming Your Spouse's Better Half. He is the founder of Better Dads and is a sought-after speaker at many large parenting and marriage conferences across the United States and Canada. To find out more, visit betterdads.net.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781441214232
Publisher: Baker Publishing Group
Publication date: 07/01/2005
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 256
File size: 1 MB

About the Author

Rick Johnson is a bestselling author of That's My Son; Better Dads, Stronger Sons; and Becoming Your Spouse's Better Half. He is the founder of Better Dads and is a sought-after speaker at many large parenting and marriage conferences across the United States and Canada. Rick, his wife, Suzanne, and their children live in Gresham, Oregon. To find out more about Rick Johnson, visit betterdads.net.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments 11

Introduction: One Foot in the World of Boys and One Foot in the World of Manhood 15

1 His Changing Body and Mind: What Happened to My Little Boy? 23

2 Communicating with Teen Boys: Speaking His Language 42

3 Mom and Son: What Young Men Need from Mom 58

4 Dad and Son: What Young Men Need from Dad 77

5 Healthy Masculinity: The Marks of Manhood 96

6 Emotions: Developing a Healthy Emotional Life 111

7 Dangers: There Be Dragons 124

8 Developing a Healthy Sexuality 146

9 Spiritual Legacy: Of Gods and Monsters 169

10 Building Character for a Lifetime 186

11 Self-Discipline: Train Him Up in the Way ... 206

12 Leadership: Teaching Your Son to Be a Leader 219

13 Things Your Son Needs to Know to Court My Daughter 238

Notes 257

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