A practical, informative guide for mothers on raising secure, healthy sons.
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"Excellent, clear-headed, practical advice for raising strong but decent sons." -- --Myriam Miedzian, Ph.D., author of Boys Will be Boys
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Ann Caron, ED.D., is a psychologist and parenting expert and author of Don't Stop Loving Me: A Reassuring Guide for Mothers of Adolescent Daughters. She is a frequent lecturer and workshop leader. The mother of four sons and two daughters, she lives with her husband in Connecticut.
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68 of 75 people found the following review helpful
By Susan
Format:Paperback
This book was a lifesaver in my dealing with my 13-year old son who seemed determined to take out all his frustrations and anger at his parents' divorce on me. Understanding why he is the way he is and what is normal and not normal has helped me enjoy being around him more. This book gave me the strength to stand my ground with my son who is constantly pushing the limits to the max. I wish my ex-husband would read the book because I think Caron's insight into boys is invaluable, regardless of whether you are a mom or dad.
11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
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I found this book to be useful in understanding why my son was already entering teenage rebellion at the age of 12. The advice to give more independence while staying in charge on things that REALLY matter was invaluable. I convinced my husband to participate in this process which was not easy. The result was excellent and within one year he was in control of his own behavior without constant supervision. He is now 18 and we never had any major difficulties during his teenage. I do not know why a male reviewer was so negative about the book but I totally disagree. The book is based on research and confirmed by information in other books that were published somewhat later (written by men such as Michael Gurian's "The Wonder of Boys")
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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I'm not a psychologist or a teacher, just the mother of a son. I wish I had found this book earlier in my son's life, because I would have handled some very difficult years differently. This book gives insight and clarity to boys and young men. As the oldest daughter growing up in a family of all girls, I had no idea that boys were so emotionally different. When I was a new mother, I struggled constantly trying to understand my son, raise him well in a divorced-home, and deal with his unexpected rages and reckless behavior. I stumbled upon this book when he was about 15 and although, I couldn't do anything about the previous 15 years, it helped to know that some of what he was going through was normal. The book gave me ideas on how to handle other things. The hardest thing I ever did was tell my son that I loved him very much, but unless he followed the rules in my house and respected me, he was not welcome. It took awhile, but the day he was finally able to tell me he loved me was worth every tear I cried. Today, he is 24 years old, a college graduate, and working in a start-up business that he loves. All great things, but what impresses me the most about him, is his ability for compassion and kindness (something I was sure he would never acquire). He has a wonderful girlfriend of 3 years and I can honestly say, he appreciates her independence and respects her. His relationship with his younger sister is strong. In the past two months, his stepfather had health problems and as I work out of state, my son took the initiative to help his stepfather as much as he could until I got home.
I'm sure part of his behavior is due to maturity, but I also think this book helped me be a better mother.
I'm sure part of his behavior is due to maturity, but I also think this book helped me be a better mother.
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3.0 out of 5 stars
I wanted to like this book, but I didn't
I bought this book in hopes it would give me some real, practical tips on how to raise a son as a single mom. Sadly, I found it boring and not very helpful. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Jane in California
4.0 out of 5 stars
Strong Mothers, Strong Sons: Raising the Next Generation of Men
Ann Caron is a great writer, with great information. Wish I had had this knowledge when my sons were entering puberty. Must reading for parents of sons and daughters.
Published on September 10, 2007 by Joseph Garrett
1.0 out of 5 stars
Stick to girls!
In attempting to better understand my son after divorce, I read this, as one of perhaps a dozen books that were recommended. Read more
Published on August 4, 2001 by FRANCIS AMBROGIO II
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