This critical period when he's between eight and twelve years of age is the time to build an unbreakable bond with your son. But how do you forge a strong and resilient relationship that can withstand those potentially turbulent teenage years lying just up ahead?
Dad's Everything Book for Sons is a practical, hands-on manual for dads who have the will but aren?t quite sure of the way to give their sons the legacy of a father's love. John Trent and Greg Johnson know exactly what you?re up against, and they help you rise to the challenge with dozens of ideas to implement in the next five years.
This book is brimming with insights and absolutely jam-packed with creative and doable approaches. Here's just a sampler of the topics and the help you?ll find inside: ' Defusing communication killers ' Addressing 'The Big Four?: body changes, girls, sex, and honoring women ' Holding a manhood ceremony ' Raising secure sons ' Fighting the world's influence ' Giving him unforgettable moments, gifts, lessons, and mentors
Tomorrow is coming, so start putting the ideas in this book to work today. Your son will forever treasure the gifts of your time, your heart, and your faith. And you?ll always be glad you gave.
Dad's Everything Book for Sons - Product Details
(Paperback) : 224 Pages Release Date: April 01, 2003 Label: Zondervan Publishing Company Distributed By: Zondervan Publishing Company Publisher: Zondervan Publishing Company Length: 8.62 inches Height: 0.63 inches Weight: 0.63 (lbs) Category: CHRISTIAN LIVING ISBN: 0310242932 EAN / ISBN-13: 9780310242932 Product Code: 258530 Category: Christian living
Author Information
John T. Trent DR. JOHN TRENT, PH.D., is a licensed professional counselor in private practice and the president of Encouraging Words and Strongfamilies.com, a ministry committed to strengthening marriage and family relationships. In addition to an extensive speaking ministry (including regular engagements with Promise Keepers and frequent appearances on "Focus on the Family"), Dr. Trent has authored and co-authored (with Gary Smalley) more than a dozen award-winning and best-selling books, including "The Blessing," "LifeMapping," and "The Language of Love," and children's book" The Black and White Rainbow."
Becky FreemanBecky Freeman is a national speaker and best-selling author of many books for adults and kids. Among her other titles for children are the four-book Gabe and Critters series. Her books for moms include the best-selling "Worms in My Tea, Peanut Butter Kisses and Mud Pie Hugs," and "Chocolate Chili Pepper Love. "Becky and her husband, Scott, live in Greenville, Texas, and are the parents of four children. Illustrator David Austin Clar is a graduate of Rochester Institute of Technology," "He lives with his wife and three children in Rochester, New York. " "