Following up on his popular, The Collected Wisdom of Fathers, Will Glennon combines the wisdom and joy culled from interviews with fathers, research, and his own personal experience as a dad into Best Things Fathers Do, a helpful and inspiring book that is perfect for fathers, new and old. Fathering is a full-time job. The age-old notion that fathering extends only to the occasional pick-up game of catch or fishing trip is certainly a thing of the past. Fathers are more involved than ever with daily care, teaching, and rearing of their children. In Best Things Fathers Do, Glennon not only celebrates fatherhood, but gives dads the tools to build close, powerful emotional bonds with their children.
Studies show that young girls often develop faster than their male counterparts, grasping concepts such as math and sports just as easily – until they reach early adolescence. Then, girls quickly fall behind boys, victims to society's confusing dictates of what being female means. According to parenting expert Will Glennon, reinforcing a young girl's self-esteem through carefully considered «boosters» is the key to helping girls hold their own in the world. This guide helps parents and teachers understand the subtle difference between «boosters» and «busters.» For example, complimenting a young woman on her appearance may give her the idea that she is valued only for her looks. In 200 Ways to Raise a Girl's Self-Esteem, readers will find ways to impart a strong sense of self-worth to girls in everyday situations.
A nationally recognized parenting expert and spokesperson for fathers, Glennon presents straightforward and well-researched-ways- both to nurture young men and, in turn, to teach them how to be nurturing. As we enter the twenty-first century, it is alarming how few real solutions are available to teach boys how to effectively connect with and manage their feelings and to use them constructively and not destructively.
In The Collected Wisdom of Fathers, bestselling author Will Glennon encourages and supports men in building a bridge to their children. Based on the experiences of hundreds of fathers.The Collected Wisdom of Fathers is an original and poignant collection of true stories and suggestions that provides fathers with the essential tools and advice they need. By passing on important lessons others fathers have learned in their own journeys, from staying connected even when physically separated, to listening in ways that allow children to know they are being heard, to simply showing deep love and respect. The Collected Wisdom of Fathers is an original and inspirational book for fathers everywhere.