Raising Emotionally Strong Boys, David Thomas, LMSW
Raising Emotionally Strong Boys, David Thomas, LMSW
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Raising Emotionally Strong Boys
Tools Your Son Can Build On for Life

Author: David Thomas, LMSW, Sissy Goff

Narrator: David Thomas

Unabridged: 5 hr 4 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 07/26/2022

Synopsis

About those meltdowns, blowups, and one-word answers . . .

Some say that's just how boys are—prone to outbursts or sullenness. But what's behind these and other issues? Drawing from twenty-five years of counseling boys and working with parents, David Thomas sheds light on common emotional struggles, including anger, anxiety, and depression, and shares practical ways you can help your son be

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

Helpful also for grandparents, teachers, and anyone else who has a boy in their life, this book shows how a strong emotional foundation leads to a Christ-like sense of masculinity that will serve him well his whole life.

About David Thomas, LMSW

David Thomas, LMSW, is the director of family counseling at Daystar Counseling in Nashville, Tennessee, and coauthor of eight books, including the bestselling Wild Things: The Art of Nurturing Boys and Are My Kids on Track? He speaks regularly around the country and is a frequent guest on national television and podcasts, including his own, Raising Boys and Girls. He has also been featured in publications like the Washington Post and USA Today. He and his wife, Connie, have a daughter, twin sons, and a yellow lab named Owen.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Melany on March 24, 2022

Great resource to help any boy accell in life! I absolutely loved the Three R's. I think the back stories and tips in this book are something everyone should utilize when raising their own son(s)! I have a 7 year old who has gone through so many changes due to the current world issues and gained anx......more

Goodreads review by Becca on June 30, 2022

As a mom of two boys, I am so thankful to have read this book. I’m sure I will come back to it often in the future. David Thomas gives helpful and practical tips for helping boys develop emotional maturity. A foundational concept in the book is the Three Rs: Recognize, Regulate, and Repair. I especi......more

Goodreads review by Claire on January 28, 2024

David Thomas can take all my money. His ability to put words to the experiences of boys and men is truly amazing. This book should be required reading for every parent or mentor of boys. Our culture would be radically changed if we all gained a better understanding of the emotions, habits, patterns,......more

Goodreads review by Meredithhb on July 21, 2023

This book is written for a very specific audience, and I give the author 3 stars for knowing his audience and being able to use conservative Christianese to communicate important points against toxic masculinity that will likely help boys in this community (and also girls - and also parents of all g......more

Goodreads review by Caitlin on May 19, 2022

Thanks to Bethany House for the free book. This book is a useful part of foundational work on raising a boy, though I feel like the overarching theme - especially the three R's can be applied to all children. I liked how this author shared about how parents can connect with their son when they are in......more

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