Description
Meltdowns, blowups, and one-word answers . . .
Some say that is just how boys are—prone to outbursts or sullenness. But what is behind these and other issues? Drawing from 25 years of counseling boys and working with parents, David Thomas sheds light on common emotional struggles, from a gospel-centered perspective—including anger, anxiety, and depression—and shares practical ways you can help your son grow spiritually and emotionally:
- Resourceful–equipped to work through his emotions in constructive ways
- Aware–so that he better understands himself, including his strengths and weaknesses
- Resilient–having the capacity to cope and feel competent
- Empathetic–able to understand the feelings and experiences of others
Raising Emotionally Strong Boys: Tools Your Son Can Build on for Life shows how a strong emotional foundation leads to a Christlike sense of masculinity that will serve him well his whole life. It is also helpful for grandparents, teachers, and anyone else who has a boy in their life.
About the author:
David Thomas, LMSW, is the executive director of Daystar Counseling in Nashville and has authored eight books, including Raising Emotionally Strong Boys, Wild Things: The Art of Nurturing Boys and Are My Kids on Track? He speaks regularly around the US and cohosts a top parenting podcast, Raising Boys and Girls. He has been featured in publications like Washington Post and USA Today.
