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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.

“This book is the most impactful, practical, and applicable playbook for raising young men that we have read to date.”–TIM and ELISABETH HASSELBECK, ESPN analyst and bestselling author

“David Thomas is someone I go to as a resource when it comes to parenting–especially parenting a boy.”–RACHEL CRUZE, #1 New York Times bestselling author and host of The Rachel Cruze Show

10 reviews for Raising Emotionally Strong Boys: Tools Your Son Can Build On for Life

  1. Barak C.
    August 1, 2024
    5.0 out of 5 stars This book should impact any loving parent
    I have read this book multiple times and will read it again. Dr. Thomas has clear insight into boys and their development. His experience, education a...More
    I have read this book multiple times and will read it again. Dr. Thomas has clear insight into boys and their development. His experience, education and sincere passion are evident throughout.
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    Tiffany
    July 21, 2024
    5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing Read
    Honestly, I’ve read my share of parenting books but this one is a must read. Excellent information for anyone raising a couple -or even one- boy
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    Nicole
    July 1, 2024
    5.0 out of 5 stars A MUST READ!
    Read on Kindle. Immediately ordered a hard copy. Will implement this material immediately to set my son up for success in terms of emotional intellige...More
    Read on Kindle. Immediately ordered a hard copy. Will implement this material immediately to set my son up for success in terms of emotional intelligence, etc. I will read this, highlight and revisit time and time again!
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    Thomas mcfarlin
    May 26, 2024
    5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely great
    My daughter read 3 chapters the day she got it. Great gift I got her.
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    micki
    May 3, 2024
    5.0 out of 5 stars amazing
    soooo helpful!!
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    Caroline Perea
    May 3, 2024
    5.0 out of 5 stars So helpful
    I started implementing the things I learned from this book right away. I’ve had several great conversations with my son (and daughters). I came away w...More
    I started implementing the things I learned from this book right away. I’ve had several great conversations with my son (and daughters). I came away with a better understanding of boys and men but found a lot of the information on regulating emotions helpful for myself (a woman) as well.
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    Rachel C.
    January 26, 2024
    5.0 out of 5 stars Such an encouragement to me!
    This book is such an easy read with practical advice on raising sons — I was able to implement new ideas with each chapter as I read along. So attaina...More
    This book is such an easy read with practical advice on raising sons — I was able to implement new ideas with each chapter as I read along. So attainable and I already see changes in my son’s level of worry and emotions! Thank you!
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    Andrew Thorsvik
    January 22, 2024
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent resource
    Easy to read, and very applicable. I highly recommend this book.
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    Kelley H.
    October 16, 2023
    5.0 out of 5 stars So helpful!
    This book has been incredibly helpful for me and my son. Around age 8, boys have an unanticipated developmental phase where they have a surge of testo...More
    This book has been incredibly helpful for me and my son. Around age 8, boys have an unanticipated developmental phase where they have a surge of testosterone. I didn't know this and was wondering why my son was so angry all the time. Dr. David Thomas has such a gentle approach to relating to boys with so many practical and helpful suggestions. It has completely changed the way I relate to my son for the better.
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    Kati Luchterhand
    May 27, 2023
    5.0 out of 5 stars Practical and insightful.
    This is such a valuable resource if you have or work with boys of all ages. Emotional safety is important and begins with the adults in kids lives und...More
    This is such a valuable resource if you have or work with boys of all ages. Emotional safety is important and begins with the adults in kids lives understanding how boys think and process emotions. There is so much practical advice to implement no matter the starting point, toddler or teenager. And the advice given is neither so specific that it doesn’t fit every boy or circumstance, nor so vague that you are left with more questions than answers. Personal stories/experiences as well as research supports every suggestion toward helping boys regulate and process their emotions well.
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