Strong Mothers, Strong Sons: Lessons Mothers Need to Raise

Strong Mothers, Strong Sons: Lessons Mothers Need to Raise Extraordinary Men

Meg Meeker, M.D., acclaimed author of Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters, now turns to an equally powerful relationship in the family: the one between mother and son.
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From the moment a mother holds her newborn son, his eyes tell her that she is his world. But often, as he grows up, the boy who needs her simultaneously pushes her away. Calling upon thirty years of experience as a pediatrician, Meg Meeker, M.D., a highly sought after national speaker, assistant professor of clinical medicine, and mother of four, shares the secrets that every mother needs to know in order to strengthenâ‚¬"or rebuildâ‚¬"her relationship with her son.
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Boys today face unique challenges and pressures, and the burden on mothers to guide their boys through them can feel overwhelming. This empowering book offers a road map to help mothers find the strength and confidence to raise extraordinary sons by providing encouragement, education, and practical advice about
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â‚¬ the need for mothers to exercise courage and be bolder and more confident about advising and directing their boys
â‚¬ the crucial role mothers play in expressing loveÂ to sonsÂ in healthy ways so they learn to respect and appreciate women as they grow up
â‚¬ the importance of teaching sons about the values of hard work, community service, and a well-developed inner life
â‚¬ the natural traps mothers of boys often fall intoâ‚¬"and how to avoid them
â‚¬ the need for a mother to heal her own wounds with the men in her life so she can raise her son without baggage and limitations
â‚¬ the best ways to survive the moments when the going gets tough and a momâ‚¬s natural ways of communicatingâ‚¬"talking, analyzing, exploringâ‚¬"only fuel the fire
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When a mother holds her baby boy for the first time, she also instinctively knows something else: If she does her job right and raises her son with self-esteem, support, and wisdom, he will become the man she knows he was meant to be.

Praise for Strong Mothers, Strong Sons
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â‚¬Å“Solid, practical advice for women on how to properly nurture their sons.â‚¬Ââ‚¬"Kirkus Reviews
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Praise for Meg Meeker, M.D.
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Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters
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â‚¬Å“Dr. Meekerâ‚¬s conclusions are timely, relevant, and often deeply moving. No one interested in what girls experience growing up in our culture todayâ‚¬"and the impact that parents, especially fathers, have on the experienceâ‚¬"can afford to miss reading this book.â‚¬Ââ‚¬"Armand M. Nicholi, Jr., M.D., professor of psychiatry, Harvard Medical School
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â‚¬Å“Reassuring and challenging . . . a helpful road map for concerned fathers [that] tackles difficult issues.â‚¬Ââ‚¬"National Review
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Boys Should Be Boys
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â‚¬Å“If you want to raise a boy youâ‚¬ll be proud of, read Boys Should Be Boys.â‚¬Ââ‚¬"Dave Ramsey, author of The Total Money Makeover
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â‚¬Å“Filled with inspirational vignettes, Boys Should Be Boys empowers parents to stay involved and protect their sonsâ‚¬ innocence. Itâ‚¬s a wonderfully written and eye-opening bookâ‚¬"a must-read.â‚¬Ââ‚¬"Neil Bernstein, Ph.D., author of There When He Needs You
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The 10 Habits of Happy Mothers
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â‚¬Å“Offers practical ways to help you let go of â‚¬Ëœmom guiltâ‚¬ in order to become a happier, healthier woman.â‚¬Ââ‚¬"Parent & Child
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â‚¬Å“Just about any mom, or dad, can find useful wisdom in this book.â‚¬Ââ‚¬"Associated Press
Country USA
Brand BALLANTINE GROUP
Manufacturer Ballantine Books
Binding Hardcover
ItemPartNumber 9780345518095
Color White
ReleaseDate 2014-04-08
UnitCount 1
UPCs 884728680153
EANs 9780345518095

Country	USA
Brand	BALLANTINE GROUP
Manufacturer	Ballantine Books
Binding	Hardcover
ItemPartNumber	9780345518095
Color	White
ReleaseDate	2014-04-08
UnitCount	1
UPCs	884728680153
EANs	9780345518095

Strong Mothers, Strong Sons: Lessons Mothers Need to Raise Extraordinary Men

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