My son is 5 years old and about to enter Kindergarten. We seem about to embark on a great adventure, but some of it is scary to him (and his parents). He's an only kid and has always been rather confident, but he seems worried about the changes ahead. Seems like new behaviors and emotions are pending!
I'm wondering if those of you with male children and/or child development education and experience have any recommendations on books specifically about boys - their normal physical and emotional development in today's culture, and common joys and challenges. I'm particularly interested in books that would address boys and the 5 years and into teens age range. Thanks for letting me know what you really found helpful and, if possible, why.
In the past, I've really enjoyed reading How to Listen So Your Kids will Talk and Talk so your Kids will Listen, and the Touchpoints 0-5 years development books. Recommendations on what's good for the years ahead are much appreciated.
You should watch or read Raising Cain. It's usually on the PBS channel. They speak about boys and how their different from girls. It talks about their developement also.
Hi there!
I just finished "The Way of Boys". It not only helped me understand my son, but men in general. I highly recommend it!
I went to our public library and saw it in the new releases. After the rental term was up, I bought my own copy so that I can refer to it over and over again. I also sent my mom a copy- and we discuss it often!
It's written by a child psychologist and consists of narrative and case studies, from 4yo to early teens. I particularly liked that it was current, not based on research from the 80's (which is a different generation!).
I also enjoyed another book by the same author of How to Talk, Sibling Rivalry. It was very good at diffusing comparison and treating each child as they needed.
Best regards,
Erika
Bringing Up Boys: Practical Advice and Encouragement for Those Shaping the Next Generation of Men by James Dobson
I enjoyed "Real Boys." It's an awesome book.
not a book for boys but go to target and pick up the book
" The night before Kindergarten"
Good book and really helps with the kindergarten jitters.
"Raising Boys" is excellent. I found it on Amazon.com
Bringing up Boys...can't remember the author right now, sorry.
If you go to Amazon, and input the search words "raising boys" MANY will come up AND the reviews of the books.
There are many good books out there, on raising boys...
But Amazon, is a good way to read the reviews on it and seeing what the book is about.
Good luck,
Susan
James Dobson has an excellent book about bringing up boys. I have raised 3 biological and 4 foster boys.
You can check it out
http://www2.focusonthefamily.com/docstudy/bookshelf/a0000...
S.
A., I found raising my 5 children 3 being boys that all the books by Dr. James Dobson are excelent. He has a way of reaching in and understanding a boys heart.
I really wish you joy and patience in this new part of the adventure of parenthood. I felt like it was a theme park ride with lots of twists and turns but at the end the ride was worth every scarey moment.
Bringing Up Boys, by Dr. James Dobson is an excellent source.
I don't remember the authors of this series but found them unbelievably accurate regarding childrens development in ALL areas: social, mental, academic, interests, language usage, food habits, sleep habits, toys and games, etc. It was simply called "your one year old", "Your two year old" and so on. There is a compilation of all of them that goes up to age 10 I think. I loved them all. Good luck. G.
I Loved "Real Boys" because of the depth it gives while describing the emotions boys feel. It gives you more than one suggestion on how to cope and effectively deal with their little boy emotions each time. I have to ad that mine turned 5 one week after starting Kindergarten and the weeks prior, I was in a complete panic. I have a very sweet and sensitive little boy, and was so afraid public school would change and mar him forever. I considered home schooling to the degree that I was examining the course plan for one education program. I decided to try public school despite my fears, knowing I could pull him out anytime if I saw unwanted changes. I had a few moments when I seriously considered it too. Ultimately I am so glad he got to go to public school, make friends, learn to be social, and really have a venue for being a kid with other kids. It didn't change him in any negative way, and he learned sooo much I couldn't have taught him at home. Now we are looking forward to 1st grade starting in two weeks !!!
