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Raising Boys in the 21st Century

How to Help Our Boys Become Open-Hearted, Kind and Strong Men

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Raising Boys in the 21st Century

By: Steve Biddulph
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The most popular guide ever about raising boys is back, significantly updated to help raise sons in a world that offers gender equality, respect, and a whole new kind of man but is still haunted by toxic masculinity.

You’ll find cutting-edge science about the "physical fours", the "emotional eights", and how puberty can be turned into a positive time, along with hundreds of other practical tips for raising a son.

No two boys are alike, and you have to get to know your own unique boy. The idea that "if we understand them, we can help them" is what has made this guide so well-loved and trusted in more than a million homes.

As one of Australia’s best-known psychologists for almost 30 years, Steve has introduced a generation of fathers into hands-on engagement with kids and helped thousands of mothers gain confidence in their ability to raise sons well. He has worked with schools in 17 countries, and 130,000 parents have heard his unforgettable live talks.

©2018 Steve Biddulph (P)2019 Simon & Schuster
Gender Studies Parenting & Families Personal Success Relationships Inspiring Young Adult

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Life changing!

Fantastic to listen to, with a wealth of knowledge to put into practice. Thank you 🙏

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Enlightenment

An amazing book of understanding a d knowledge. I have now come to understand my son's feelings and thinking. I realised the mistakes I have done and will never want to make again. Thank you Steve

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So informative. Fascinating!

Such a great book with lots of practical suggestions and ideas. A definite re-read/listen.

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An excellent book!

WOW! Just amazing! A must read or listen on audible. I have
the hard copy but having Steve narrate, makes it much more enjoyable!

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Great book, build awareness and practical tools

I'm glad I took the to read this, even to bring awareness to my parenting as well as the impact my behaviour has on his development (as opposed to being reactive). Also provided some practical tools, which I can introduce to help my son and I build and foster a better relationship. Would recommend. Thanks Steve.

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Great Resource

Loved book content but found it hard to get through. Prefer different narrator and would not listen to again because of this. May buy hard copy book in future.

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Highly recommended for parents with boys of all ages!

So much great and kind insight for both Mums and Dads! Recommended for all parents with boys and girls!

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Interesting and helpful

I really enjoyed the sound of Steve’s voice and found it soothing to listen to at the end of the day.

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A must read, really insightful

I was skeptical when I started however this book has changed my views on the topic and is essential for parents, and also people understanding other men, women, what shapes us, why things are the way they are in the world and how we can change them.

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Fabulous book

Loved this book and how relatable it is to the everyday. Left feeling much more confident in raising my little boy. Have recommended it to all I know who also have boys.

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