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From Boys to Men

Guiding Our Teen Boys to Grow into Happy, Healthy Men

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From Boys to Men

By: Maggie Dent
Narrated by: Maggie Dent
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One of Australia's favourite boy experts on how to help teen boys to develop into good men.

For boys, adolescence can be a confusing minefield and parents are often bewildered as to how to best guide their precious sons.

Many parents wake one day to find that their beautiful little boys have grown into silent, withdrawn, sometimes angry and often unmotivated tweens and teens.

Well-known Australian author, parenting and resilience educator, and one of Australia's favourite boy experts Maggie Dent, offers parents and guardians a compassionate and practical guidebook, packed with advice and ground-breaking techniques on how to stay calm and:

- Communicate effectively to defuse conflict
- 'Unstick' an unmotivated son
- Teach them to cope with loss and failure, and how to recover
- Help them foster healthy friendships and intimate relationships
- Navigate technology and the digital world.

From Boys to Men empowers parents with insights, tips and a common-sense approach to help all boys - and their families - thrive as they progress through adolescence, offering hope for a future of adventure, stability, engagement and connection.

Featuring a Foreword by Michael Gurian

©2020 Maggie Dent (P)2020 Macmillan Australia Audio Parenting & Families Relationships Teenagers Inspiring
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Maggie Dent once again cements herself as the boy champion in her easy to follow common sense guide for raising teenage boys. Must read for parents of young men.

Excellent resource

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I absolutely loved this book, I am a grandma of a 13 boy just been diagnosed with ADD and finding him very challenging, this book helped me to understand what was going on with him, brilliant !

Brilliant

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My wife suggested reading this book a while ago, but I found the audiobook most enlightening, as you get much more from Maggie reading it to you. An excellent reference book for all parents, especially Dads. It was particularly helpful in helping me understand my time growing up and how I react and respond to situations. Thanks Maggie!

all Dads need to listen to this

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Beautifully written & read by Maggie Dent. Lots of excellent references tools. Recommend for anyone who has beautiful boys in their life. Thank you for your wisdom& humour.

Highly recommended.

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I took so much away from this book that I have actively changed my parenting style toward my teenage sons. They are happier and I am as well. I even went out and bought a copy of the book to have on hand - 3 copies so I can share with some friends!!!

Good solid practical advice

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This was just as wonderful as all your other contributions to the lives of our little men. Thank you for your heart and your honesty. A must read for parents and supporters of our young men in the making!

Thank you Maggie!

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I could not be the parent I am without Maggie. Such a great modern resource with practical and research-backed tips for raising teens.

Such a great resource

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Excellent content. Unfortunately the editors didn’t catch a few errors. Human errors which made the book relatable.

Excellent content

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Maggie's love and understanding of boys inspires compassion in dealing with the hardest of time and celebrating the beautiful ones. Thank you so much for creating this travel companion for a bumpy road xx

Essential parent listening

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A great book to prepare you for the teen years. For mums, dads, guardians, lighthouses, and extended family. the more people in your circle that can read this the better. I know I will go back to sections throughout the years depending on what is happening with my family. The story about the boys who vandalised the locker room and the different responses from parents had the biggest impact. Thanks Maggie for sharing your expertise and to all the boys and men who shared their stories.

I feel much more equipped to support my teen as he makes the transition from boy to man.

A very grateful boy mum.

A must read/listen for every parent

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