Wild Things: The Art of Nurturing Boys (A Practical and Encouraging Guide to Christian Parenting) - Softcover

James, Stephen; Thomas, David

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1414322275 ISBN 13: 9781414322278

Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers, 2009

Synopsis

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. Contains chapters such as “Sit Still! Pay Attention!” “Deficits and Disappointments,” and “Rituals, Ceremonies, and Rites of Passage.”

About this title

From the Back Cover:

Born to be . . . wild! A boy's endless imagination, hunger for adventure, and passionate spirit are matched only by his deep desire to be affirmed, esteemed, and loved. Yet over the past few decades, our culture has adopted a model of parenting and educating boys that doesn't affirm, celebrate, or embrace a boy's hunger, passion, or wildness but rather seeks to tame it. As a result, many parents, teachers, coaches, and mentors find themselves frustrated, confused, and wearied by boys' behavior. The truth is, boys don't need to be tamed-they need to be understood, loved, challenged, and encouraged. Wild Things helps parents, teachers, mentors, and others understand and explore the hearts, minds, and ways of boys-and the vital role that parents and caregivers play on the journey to manhood. Based on clinical research and filled with practical tips and suggestions, Wild Things gives fresh insight and much-needed encouragement on the road to raising boys.

About the Author:

Stephen James is a private practice psychotherapist in Nashville, Tennessee, where he provides individual, couples, and group therapy as well as organizational and leadership consulting. He has coauthored several books, including How to Hit a Curveball, Grill the Perfect Steak, and Become a Real Man.

About this edition

• Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 1414322275
• ISBN 13: 9781414322278
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 368