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Decoding boys : new science behind the subtle art of raising sons / Cara Natterson, MD.
"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, which causes confusion about their changing temperaments for boys and their parents alike. Often, they also grow quieter as they grow taller, which leads to less parent-child communication. But, as Natterson warns, we respect their increasing "need" for privacy and alone time at their peril. Explaining how modern culture mixes badly with male adolescent biology, she offers science, strategies, scripts, and tips for getting it right"-- Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781984819031 (hardcover)
- Physical Description: xxi, 232 pages ; 25 cm
- Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: New York : Ballantine Books, [2020]
- Copyright: ©2020
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Boys > Psychology. Child rearing. Parent and child. Teenage boys > Psychology. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.
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- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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| Lakeshore Branch | PC 649.1251 Nat | 31681010186476 | NONFIC | Available | - |
- Baker & Taylor
"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, which causes confusion about their changing temperaments for boys and their parents alike. Often, they also grow quieter as they grow taller, which leads to less parent-child communication. But, as Natterson warns, we respect their increasing "need" for privacy and alone time at their peril. Explaining how modern culture mixes badly with male adolescent biology, she offers science, strategies, scripts, and tips for getting it right"-- - Baker & Taylor
Citing the less-recognized behavioral tendencies of male adolescence that complicate communications between parents and children, a guide to raising teen boys shares strategic guidelines on effective parenting, managing screen time and understanding the sources of negative behavior. - Random House, Inc.
âIf youâre raising a boy, you need this brilliant book. It is clear, wise, and eye-opening.â âLisa Damour, Ph.D., author of Untangled
When boys enter puberty, they tend to get quietâor at least quieter than beforeâand parents often misread their signals. Hereâs 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? Whatâs 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 âneedâ 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 ânormalâ through the whole developmental process
⢠why teenagers make irrational decisions even though they look matureâand how to steer them toward better choices
⢠managing video game and screen time, including discussing the unrealistic and dangerous nature of pornographyÂ
⢠why boys need emotional and physical contact with parentsâand how to give it in ways theyâll accept
⢠how to prepare boys to resist both old and new social pressuresâdrugs, alcohol, vaping, and sextingÂ
⢠teaching consent and sensitivity in the #MeToo cultureÂ
Decoding Boys is a powerful and validating lifeline, a book that will help todayâs parents keep their sons safe, healthy, and resilient, as well as ensure they will become emotionally secure young men.
Praise for Decoding Boys
âComforting . . . a common-sensical and gently humorous exploration of male puberty's many trials.ââKirkus Reviews
