Father Your Son : How to Become the Father You've Always Wanted to Be [Paperback]

Stephan Poulter (Author)

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For men who want to father their sons in the most nurturing and caring way

In Father Your Son, clinical psychologist Stephan B. Poulter draws from more than 20years specializing in father-son relationship counseling to offer a program that helps fathers confront--and conquer--their fears of repeating the past. This parenting book guides readers to:

• Practice inner fathering to heal the Lost Boy inside and extend this healing to their sons
• Temper, without smothering, their sons' wild side
• Deal with the flash flood years--teen anger, hostility, and fear
• Parenting through divorce and being a good stepfather

Father Your Son is written directly to fathers and enhanced with real-life case studies and more to give today's fathers the confidence they need to be the loving fathers they want.

From the Back Cover

Get the confidence you need to be a true and loving father

Today, countless men are committing to becoming the kind of fathers they always wanted--but most likely never had. Now, clinical psychologist Stephan B. Poulter draws from more than 20 years specializing in father-son relationship counseling to offer a blueprint for good fathering that will help you confront--and conquer--your fears, including the fear of repeating the past. This visionary book guides you to:

• Practice inner fathering, a 7-step technique to heal the Lost Boy inside--and extend this healing to your son
• Deal with the flash flood years--teen anger, hostility, and fear
• Parent through divorce and be a good stepfather
• Recognize your critical role in your son's emotional, psychological, and spiritual development--a role only you can fill

Also included are real-life case studies and stories, as well as self-assessment quizzes and checklists. Whatever your son's age or your fathering status, this guide will help you meet the unique challenges of each stage of your boy's development.

"Father Your Son is the perfect blend of self-help analysis and practical, how-to advice."--Eileen Gallo, Ph.D.

"Parenting is tough. Father Your Son is an easy-to-read roadmap that will help you navigate this scary, exhilarating journey."--Michele Borba, Ed.D., author, Don't Give Me That Attitude

"Kudos to Dr. Poulter for writing an applicable foundation to a loving fatherhood. His exercises are insightful and enlightening."--Jay Mohr, actor

Stephan B. Poulter is a clinical psychologist who has worked with more than 2300 fathers and sons over 23 years. He lives in Los Angeles, California.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill; 1 edition (April 16, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0071417133
• ISBN-13: 978-0071417136
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #1,000,132 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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10 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Book, October 5, 2004

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This review is from: Father Your Son : How to Become the Father You've Always Wanted to Be (Paperback)

This book is a wonderful tool for any father wanting to raise his child the best way possible. It's very inspiring and I think this world would be a much better place if every father owned a copy.