Father to Son, Revised Edition: Life Lessons on Raising a Boy
Book Description Workman Publishing, United States, 2013. Paperback. Book Condition: New. Revised edition. Language: English . Brand New Book. It s the warm hearted, sensible advice that sets these books apart. Each page offers up a nugget of wisdom that s often touching, funny - and surprising in its simple profundity. Beginning with The Five Keys of raising a daughter or son, each book accompanies Dad on the journey from his child s infancy straight through the toddler and teenage years and into college. For fathers of sons, there are reflections on the joy of the first days: treasure the time with your son. The wonder of toddlerhood: take him for walks and introduce him to the world of bugs. The challenges of the tumultuous teen years: don t adjust the house to his moods. Let him adjust to yours. And most importantly: believe in him. And for fathers of daughters: let her sleep on your chest when she s a baby. This is when the world begins to make sense. And Never undervalue her intelligence. And the bitter sweetness of the day she leaves for college: tell her that great love and great achievements involve great risk. All is leavened with a shot of humour: show him how to gargle. If you don t, your bathroom could be irreparably harmed. And Yes, girls play hockey. They can clean your clock! It s the stuff of parenting, contained in one portable volume that will surprise and delight Dad every time he picks it up. Bookseller Inventory # AA99780761174882