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Boys Should Be Boys: 7 Secrets to Raising Healthy Sons Audiobook
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In Boys Should Be Boys, one of our most trusted authorities helps parents restore the delights of boyhood and enable today's boys to become the mature, confident, and thoughtful men of tomorrow. Boys will always be boys—rambunctious, adventurous, and curious, climbing trees, building forts, playing tackle football, and pushing their growing bodies to the limit as part of the rite of passage into manhood. But today our sons face an increasingly hostile world that doesn't value the high-spirited, magical nature of boys. In a collective call to let our boys be boys, Dr. Meg Meeker explores the secrets to boyhood, including
–why rules and boundaries are crucial—and why boys feel lost without them
–how the great outdoors is still the best playground, offering the sense of adventure that only Mother Nature can provide
–the essential ways to preserve a boy's innocence—and help him grow up
–the pitfalls moms and dads face when talking to their sons
–why moody and rebellious boys are not normal—and how to address such behavior
–how and when the "big" questions in life should be discussed: why he is here, what his purpose is, and why he is important
Parents are blessed with intuition and heart, but raising sons is a daunting responsibility. This uplifting guide makes the job a little easier.
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"This book was incredible. It really opened up my eyes and just reassured me that no, I'm not the only one that is "bucking the system" the way that we are striving to raise our boys. I highly recommend this one to anyone who has a son of any age. You'll have to let me know what you think...."
— Kristin (4 out of 5 stars)
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“If you want to raise a boy you’ll be proud of, read Boys Should Be Boys.”
— Dave Ramsey -
“Pam Ward reads this illuminating guide with gravitas. Her performance works…to drive home the point that boys need careful parenting to become functional, integrated, and fulfilled men…These helpful insights are nuanced and arresting, especially when compared to popular views that oversimplify and demonize boys. This is a comprehensive and intelligent resource for parents who feel insecure about their sons, their parenting, or both.”
— AudioFile
Boys Should Be Boys Listener Reviews
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" Good inspiration for evaluating your parenting style with your son... support for doing a lot of things you probably are already doing. But a lot of fluff and not a lot of meat for a self-improvement type of book. And Meeker is obviously very conservative - I agree with much that she says, but not everything. "
— Lisa, 2/20/2014 -
" I really did enjoy this book and I highly recommend it to mother of boys. "
— Claire, 2/8/2014 -
" This book contained quite a bit of insight and practical advice. There were a few chapters in the middle that I felt I could have skipped over but there were just as many chapters that I felt I should read again and again. It's always good to have a reminder of my true role as a parent. "
— Kim, 1/18/2014 -
" Great book for anyone raising boys. "
— Andrea, 1/13/2014 -
" Surely this book holds the world record for typos... "
— Nathan, 1/4/2014 -
" Great insight for raising boys today. "
— Lindsay, 12/30/2013 -
" I got this book from the library for personal reasons but I found that a lot of the information is pertinent to the students with whom I work every day. I would've given this book 2.5 stars if possible, simply because I didn't like the propaganda-like section about how important it is to bring God into boys' lives. "
— Beth, 12/29/2013 -
" This was a great resource for our Moms4Sons support/study group. Dr. Meeker covered every topic with such wisdom and applicable suggestions. This is a book that will stay on my table, ready to pick up and review at a moment's notice. Very well done indeed!! "
— Beth, 12/23/2013 -
" This is very conservative, but that is not why I gave it two stars. I just think not all the information in this book is reliable. "
— Kirei, 12/20/2013 -
" This was a pretty good book. Not a ton of groundbreaking info but it really reinforces the idea that spending time with your son is the most important thing. Also many good points about how to talk to him and interact with him in the best ways. "
— Shane, 12/18/2013 -
" A great book that gave me some ideas and different perspectives as well as validated some of my feelings as a mother of sons. It made me very grateful to be a part of a church that naturally teaches a lot of these values. "
— Lanita, 12/14/2013 -
" I did not enjoy the narrator's cadence, but the book was still a good reminder of parental responsibilities. "
— Peter, 12/4/2013 -
" I think anyone who has a boy - young or old - should read this book. It is amazing and Meeker has such a great perspective about some of the biggest dangers to a boy's healthy experience in life and the best things in life to help him grow into a man. I love it, and will be owning it soon. "
— Elise, 11/24/2013 -
" Loving it so far! A must read for all mothers with boys. Got it on my kindle so I can reference it when needed. "
— Anita, 11/14/2013 -
" Excellent book. A must read for parents of boys. Great research and professional opinions in line with the gospel. Is the author a member of the church? Not sure. At any rate, READ IT and be enlightened. "
— Staci, 7/25/2013 -
" A must read for anyone with boys or dealing with boys. It has excellent advice. "
— Valerie, 5/22/2013 -
" Loved this book! It emphasized everything I already believe, and gave me some wonderful ideas as well! I would recommend this to anyone who has boys! "
— Mckaye, 1/28/2013 -
" Along with "Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters," this book is a must-read for parents to would-be parents (I'm in the latter). "
— David, 1/17/2013 -
" I thought this book had a lot of good points and behavior examples. It has helped me to relax a bit over my son's behavior. The explanations of why boys act as they do in specific situations was very helpful. "
— Lynn, 12/10/2012 -
" Thought it had some good information on raising boys to be men. A lot of it I already know and understand but it is always a great reminder and push to teach my son to grow up to be a man. "
— Becky, 8/26/2012 -
" Some really good information. Even if you don't have boys, I think the information applies to girls as well, parenting in general, and understanding your spouse. Boys are great, we just have to remember that with all the craziness they bring too. "
— Lori, 6/2/2012 -
" An excellent read on how boys are wired and what we should do differently for the best success in making men out of them. "
— Karen, 1/21/2012 -
" I felt like the bulk of the information was pretty self-explanatory. Spend time with your boys, teach them values, don't let them waste their time playing video games... I agree with what was being said but felt I gained no new insights by reading it. "
— Holly, 6/26/2011 -
" The first half was far more useful than the last half. Much of the book was common sense, but there were some good things in there. "
— John, 5/20/2011 -
" This book did not have earth shattering information, but rather made me step back and take a look to see if I was taking a very important (but almost common sense) approach to rasing my son. I do believe that most of the information presented could really make a difference in a boys life. "
— Sherryl, 5/1/2011 -
" Worth reading. Good parenting advice that goes against many current trends while remaining mindful of modern dilemmas. "
— Cynthia, 4/17/2011 -
" An excellent read on how boys are wired and what we should do differently for the best success in making men out of them. "
— Karen, 4/3/2011 -
" A must read for anyone with boys or dealing with boys. It has excellent advice. "
— Valerie, 2/26/2011 -
" I did not enjoy the narrator's cadence, but the book was still a good reminder of parental responsibilities. "
— Peter, 2/1/2011 -
" Some really good information. Even if you don't have boys, I think the information applies to girls as well, parenting in general, and understanding your spouse. Boys are great, we just have to remember that with all the craziness they bring too.<br/> "
— Lori, 1/12/2011 -
" I'm actually listening to this book and it is great. I loved Meeker's book on girls and this book about boys is just as good. "
— Brenda, 12/6/2010 -
" Excellent book. A must read for parents of boys. Great research and professional opinions in line with the gospel. Is the author a member of the church? Not sure. At any rate, READ IT and be enlightened. "
— Staci, 11/15/2010 -
" Definitely some good points, but not all are specific to boys. Good reminders. Main points: spend time with our kids (don't shuffle them off to tv, video games, music) & talk and LISTEN to them. "
— Kari, 10/28/2010 -
" This is really informative. Every parent or teacher of boys should read this. "
— Lori, 9/8/2010 -
" This book did not have earth shattering information, but rather made me step back and take a look to see if I was taking a very important (but almost common sense) approach to rasing my son. I do believe that most of the information presented could really make a difference in a boys life. "
— Sherryl, 9/6/2010 -
" Great common sense advice to raising boys. Her biggest point thru out the book is boys don't need more T.V., movies, video games, or even friends. They need more time with parents who know and love them. It was a good one and I recommend it to all moms of boys! "
— Jen, 8/30/2010 -
" A good book to read when your son is school age. About how boys need activity and attention, especially from fathers. "
— Jennifer, 8/29/2010
About Meg Meeker
Meg Meeker, MD, has spent more than thirty years practicing pediatric and adolescent medicine and counseling teens and parents. She is a fellow at the American Academy of Pediatrics and serves on the Advisory Board of the Medical Institute. A popular speaker and author, she works with the NFL Fatherhood Initiative and is a co-host of Dr. James Dobson’s program Family Talk.
About Pam Ward
Pam Ward, an AudioFile Earphones Award–winning narrator, found her true calling reading books for the blind and physically handicapped for the Library of Congress’ Talking Books program. The fact that she can work with Blackstone Audio from the beauty of the mountains of Southern Oregon is an unexpected bonus.