Raising a Son: Parents and the Making of a Healthy Man

Boys pose special challenges for todays stressed parents. InRaising A Son, the Eliums embrace the challenges--and the joys--of raising boys with compassion, commitment, experience, patience, and humor. This fully updated and expanded edition follows the psychological development of boys from infancy to young adulthood. Look for new sections on:

media and violence
the boy code
age-appropriate morality
the out-of-control son
triggers for aggression
when and how to get help
coping with guilt
the highly sensitive son
triggers for withdrawal
why he gets overwhelmed
hypersensitivity and ADD
the right role models