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Wild Things

The Art of Nurturing Boys

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Wild Things

By: Stephen James, David Thomas
Narrated by: David Colacci
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Playing off the themes in the Caldecott Medal-winning children's book Where the Wild Things Are, this informative, practical, and encouraging guide will help parents guide boys down the path to healthy and authentic manhood.

Wild Things addresses the physical, emotional, and spiritual parts of a boy, written by two therapists who are currently engaged in clinical work with boys and their parents and who are also fathers raising five sons. This book contains chapters such as "Sit Still! Pay Attention!", "Deficits and Disappointments", and "Rituals, Ceremonies, and Rites of Passage".

©2009 Stephen James and David Thomas (P)2016 Tantor Christian Living Christianity Family Marriage & Relationships Ministry & Evangelism Parenting & Families Relationships Inspiring Parenting Boys

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"This worthy, engaging owner's manual on boys aged two to 22 is written from a reserved, supportive Christian perspective." ( Library Journal)
Practical Parenting Advice • Developmental Insights • Valuable Resources • Age-specific Guidance
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My favorite book about raising a son. As a women who was raised in a home without boys, this was a much needed book. I love how he clearly touches on al the different stages and doesn’t over simplify and assume all boys are exactly the same. I cannot think of a subject he didn’t touch on. My husband is also listening to it amd is really enjoying it and even learning about himself. Thank you for touching on even the most difficult subjects that so many are embarrassed to speak of. I am sure this is a book I will listen to repeatedly.

Highly recommend for anyone raising a boy

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We have 4 boys. I was able to learn a lot of new information from this book. I will be recommending it to all of my friends with boys.

Must read for parents of boys.

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Not only did I learn tips for understanding my son, but I learned about my husband as well! I’ve often thought his emotional maturity was that of a teenager, but as it’s explained here, it makes so much sense. It’s helped me understand and react differently to him as well.

Not Just About Boys!

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This book helped me understand the life of boys into men so well! This is an invaluable resource in raising our sweet, young men!

Life changing!

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I liked the way the authors breakdown boy age groups and behavior accordingly . Good addition to parent library especially if you have daughters and sons. Gives ideas on others books to read for parents , books for boys and movies you can see with your kids that enrich their learning and yours as well. It also shed a lot of light on why adult men behave the way they do when it comes to parenting ...nice surprise . AVS

Great and relevant advice

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I loved this book, I didn’t wanna stop listening to it and I wish I read it sooner! So many great ways to relate to my son in every stage of life and I love all the ways that this book dares you to keep your son little and exploring yet being able to then guide him into his adult years, this book is perfect for mom and dad!

Great book to gain insight of my precious son!

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Great read for beginning your journey on principles and rearing your boy. the authors did an excellent job of pulling out significant boy themes and developmental stages and giving practical strategies for the parent/caregiver to execute. This book is written by Christian psychologist who seem to have a good handle on real-world boy life. the insights seem to be non-judgemental and empirically and experientially based. this would definitely be a great addition to a parent's library. The authors do a good job of giving other books and resources to explore.

Great read for learning how to rear your boy(s)

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I can't say I agreed with everything but I did learn some important details.

Good information

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Hands down recommend for anyone with boys. I was raised in a family with 4 girls and no close male relatives other than my dad. His methods of parenting go right along with ours. They recommend love and logic which is good for younger children but I think no drama discipline would be my first recommendation over that. Thanks for all the good info. Looking forward to checking out your other books.

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This book gave me an idea on my son & an introduction on what it is to raise a boy ; many of the things said my kid does some of the funny things . I enjoyed this book and recommend it to moms like me whom actually didn’t have a clue about the difference in raising boys and the emotions behind them .


Thanks to the authors .

This book awesome

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