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How Do You Tuck In a Superhero?: And Other Delightful Mysteries of Raising Boys (Spire Books)

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I was really excited to receive this book as we have two little superheros in our home. Always trying to understand a little better the male mind, I couldn't wait to dive in.

How Do You Tuck In a Superhero?: And Other Delightful Mysteries of Raising Boys is a collect of stories written by a mom of five boys. Rachel Balducci is a delightful writer and has an amazing way with words. The book contains approx. 100 mini-stories of life around the Balducci home. She proves that with boys there is never a dull moment.

Even though the title is "How Do You...", this is NOT a parenting book. This is key. In reality, this book is just stories of life with boys. The crazy, unthinkable, scary things that boys do and say. This book is set up more like a gift or coffee-table book.

Momma C's Thoughts: As much as I hate it, I couldn't get into this book. I didn't laugh at the stories or chuckle at raising boys. I really wanted to. But it didn't come. Here are a few reasons why, I believe I had this reaction. With three kiddos five and under, I am tired. Reading some of these stories was like reliving them. Some of the things boys do, I would rather forget! Also, as Moms we tell stories about our kids that are really funny to us and our immediate family but other people just don't get into them like we do. Lastly, boys are boys. They truly are Wild at Heart: Discovering the Secret of a Man's Soul. With that said, unless you like to read stories about other families, I can not recommend this book.

Contradictory of my last comment, there are a few moms who might find this book helpful. You will learn through reading the Balducci stories that raising boys is different than raising girls. Boys think different, are motivated differently, and reason things out differently. For those Moms who haven't been around boys, this book will be comforting as you realize that your our son isn't crazy.

Rachel Balducci has a popular website called Testosterhome. I would suggest reading some of her stories on her blog and then go from there before deciding to purchase this book. I want to reiterate again, this book is very well written. I have a lot of respect for Balducci as she is extremely talented. This is just not a type of book that I am interested in in this stage of life.

I just tucked into How Do You Tuck in a Superhero last night and COULD NOT put it down! I love how Rachel captures the creativity and craziness of boys and the beauty of being a mom of boys. And by beauty I mean, the total disruption of what you thought your life would be like as a mother. Being a mom of boys myself, I saw myself in every chapter, laughed outloud, and was reminded once again that I love that God blessed me with 3 wild and sweet boys. If you are a mom of boys or a mom in general, this is one for you!

Even though I only have one son, I have fallen in love with a book about raising 5 sons. How Do You Tuck in a Superhero? And Other Delightful Mysteries of Raising Boys by supermom, Rachel Balducci will have you laughing no matter how many boys are in your household.

Rachel has put together a book of short stories surrounding her adventures with her 5 sons. She appears to be a normal mom who has risen to this herculean task with humor, common sense, and lots of love. She makes the seemingly impossible task of being a mom to so many boys not only seem possible, but downright fun and enjoyable through the personal stories of her family.

My favorite section had to be, "Rules I Can't Believe I Had to Make." Included are such gems as "Don't hogtie your brother and drag him across the yard on the back of your bicycle," and "Never shut your brother in a refrigerator." This second rule also seemingly applies to all major appliances. I found myself laughing but also wondering if I need to have a few similar discussions with my own children.

Throughout her book, she addresses the same fears, struggles and parenting issues the rest of us have, but from a unique, loving and humorous perspective. Rachel has found a way to relate her adventures of raising boys in such a way that at times I was extremely thankful we have only been blessed with one boy and at other times thinking longingly that a whole houseful of boys sounds wonderful.

A wonderful, easy read that will have you laughing out loud at the antics of the Balducci boys and smiling at the love Rachel shares for each of her unique children. Not only a great gift for a mom of many boys, but for any parent who loves their children.How Do You Tuck In a Superhero?: And Other Delightful Mysteries of Raising Boys (Spire Books)

Was expecting creative parenting tips for how to wrangle hyper boys and make the routine acivities fun. This book is just a Moms observations about her 5 boys and her own quirks related to parenting. It is okay but not great.

I loved, loved, loved this book! The chapters were short and easy to read. The stories were funny and yet meaningful. The book was written as an encouragement to all Mom's who are raising children, especially boys! I laughed at the authors description of her "grassy" back yard and always empty pantry. I especially enjoyed how each story included a spiritual lesson learned. The book was not preachy yet I put it down encouraged that all children are really a gift sent from God. The theme throughout the book was that we as parents are growing up too and can learn from our children as much as they can learn from us.

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I bought this book one day while shopping in Publix. I am so thankful that I did. Normally when I buy a book that is supposed to be inspirational, I end up not being able to be captured into it and I set it aside only to never turn back to it..with this book, it was not the case. I began reading it and just could NOT put it down. Every time I read some of it, I laughed. I ended up reading most of it out loud to my husband. He would almost always respond with a laugh and say "That is something I would have done when I was a kid".

No, this book is not a how-to book. But if you read the front and back cover, you will know that. I originally bought this thinking that was what it was. But I am so glad I was wrong. It really makes you look again at the things you would normally get mad about with your child. I think I may read this a couple of times. It seemed to help me keep my sanity. :)

Having grown up as the only girl between three brothers, I can attest to the shenanigans boys can and do get into. I think it is an inherent trait of boys to be curious and daring. Rachel Balducci catches it all in her book, How Do You Tuck In a Superhero? Besides all the antics the boys get into and the distinct rules they as parents have to make, she also offers lots of great advice and encouragement on raising boys, mixed with lots of laughs.

My take on Rachel's book: Don't sweat the small stuff. Zero in on the important things that matter: spiritual growth, Godly character, safety, and the tenacity it takes to be a future great husband and father.

This is a book I won and take the pleasure of blogging on to help parents of boys to raise Godly men. An additional book I would recommend is Bringing Up Boys by James C. Dobson

This book is great! It is funny, heartfelt, and makes me feel like raising my 3 boys is EASY! Even though the title States "how to", this is not a book on how to parent! This is a book full of funny stories of little boys thoughts, behaviors, and playtime. The author does a great job explaining her feelings, emotions, and thoughts about everyday activities revolving around her children and husband. Things that seem normal to anyone raising boys, but probably crazy to anyone with only daughters or no children! My favorite is her list of " Rules I can't believe I had to make"! Very funny and entertaining read. 5 stars and highly reccommended!

I LOVED LOVED LOVED this book which I ordered for my Kindle. This book is not a self help book but a collection of stories/essays of the authors experiences raising 5 young sons (the good, the bad, the ugly). I found myself laughing out loud through almost all the stories and often read the stories aloud to my husband. I did hesitant before purchasing this book because I read it was a Christian book and I was worried it would be to "religious" or "preachy". It is not. If you are raising boys I highly recommend this book for laughs and inspiration.

If you are looking for a book to lift your spirits, Rachel Balducci's How Do You Tuck In a Superhero? is a great choice. The book is a series of lighthearted vignettes that introduces us to the family and its workings. As a mother and grandmother of boys, I couldn't help but laugh aloud at the antics of the Balducci boys. I was also encouraged by the young family's faith and reliance on God.

The title is a bit misleading. The book is not a how-to book. However, I think that most titles are chosen by publishers and not authors so I feel it is an unfair criticism of the book.

Balducci's website [...] is also great fun and has won several awards. I highly recommend it as well.