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| June 2008 |  |
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f you have sons of any age or have friends or relatives with boys
in their life, this is the book to own. From Michael Thompson, Ph.D.,
co-author of the best-seller Raising Cain, and Teresa H.
Barker, journalist and co-author of Speaking of Boys, it
is the first major parenting book to chart every stage of a boy’s
life. Although this new book It’s a Boy! covers the psychological, social and academic life of boys from infancy  through
the teen years, it is by no means a dry discourse on “ages
and stages.” It’s alive with true stories, comments
from children and parents, and practical, insightful advice on everything
you wanted to know about living with a son—plus much more
that you may not even have thought about. A psychologist, lecturer and consultant to schools all over the world, Dr. Thompson writes about boys with humor, warmth and compassion. In this comprehensive new book, he has combined the latest research with timeless knowledge and wisdom from the field. He identifies the key developmental transitions that mark a boy’s psychological growth and emotional health, along with the challenges both boys and parents face at each age. Here are a few examples: STARTING SCHOOL (ages 5-7): Developmental clues for school readiness, transitional challenges, girl “cooties,” boys-only play, tough talk, tender hearts and first friends. BOYS ON A MISSION (8-10): Striving for mastery in sports, video games and “boy society,” organizing the boy brain for school success and glaring academic gender gaps (see Front Page story). THE PRETEEN (11-13): Puberty, posturing and popularity, the culture of cruelty, hidden sensitivity and stoic silence in the middle years. EARLY HIGH SCHOOL (14-15): The secret life of boys, powerful peer groups, sexuality, school strategies, the shift away from Mom (she knows too much) and yearning for Dad’s respect and attention. It’s a Boy! Understanding Your Son’s Development from Birth to Age 18 (Ballantine Books, hardcover, $27) is available in bookstores and online. 
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