What a Difference a Mom Makes: The Indelible Imprint a Mom Leaves on Her Son's Life - Softcover

Leman, Kevin

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0800722116 ISBN 13: 9780800722111

Publisher: Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group, 2012

Synopsis

Every mum wants the best for her son. She wants him to succeed in life, to be a man of character, to find a good woman, to be a great dad. But sometimes boys are hard for mums to understand. Sometimes they're strange, annoying, and downright disgusting! Yet always they need a mother who is engaged and interested in them, because a mum is the most important person in a boy's life. In What a Difference a Mom Makes, New York Times author Dr. Kevin Leman uses his wit and wisdom to show Mom how to lay the groundwork that will allow her son to grow into a good man. Armed with Dr. Leman's expert advice and insight, Mom will gain an understanding of her boy at every stage, from that very first diaper change to the moment he leaves for college. Dr. Leman shows how to discipline a boy, how to command respect, how to let him fight his own battles, how to understand his sexuality, and how to weather the changes in the mother-son relationship as he grows up. Most of all, Leman shows Mum how to lighten up and have some fun along the way with that boy who will always have her heart.

About this title

From the Back Cover

Boys will be boys--always.
And no one has a more powerful impact on them than you, Mom.

Surprise! Your boy wants to please you, and he cares deeply about what you think. Those driving needs will stay with him throughout his lifetime. That gives you, Mom, a lot of influence over your son. You can set him up for success in life.

In What a Difference a Mom Makes, the New York Times bestselling author Dr. Kevin Leman reveals how you can make a positive imprint on your son--from the moment you first hold him in your arms until the moment he leaves for college. And the best news? It's never too late to start, no matter what age your son is now.

Through Dr. Leman's expert advice, you'll understand who your son is on the inside, the truth behind sibling squabbles (and how to handle them), a secret for discipline that works every time, and how to navigate the critical teen years. You'll also discover how your parenting style impacts your relationship with your son and how you can respond in a healthy way to his growing interest in sex and relationships.

Want to capture your boy's heart? Want a man you'll be proud to call your son? You can make a difference, because you are the one who matters most in your boy's world.

Even if he won't admit it.

About the Author

Dr. Kevin Leman is an internationally known psychologist, humorist, and "New York Times" bestselling author of "Have a New Kid by Friday." He is the author of many books, including "The Birth Order Book," "Making Children Mind without Losing Yours," H"ave a New Husband by Friday," and "Have a New Teenager by Friday." He is a former consulting psychologist for "Good Morning America" and is a frequent guest on national media, including "Fox & Friends," "Oprah," "The Early Show," and "Focus on the Family." He and his wife, Sande, live in Tucson, Arizona. They have five children and two grandchildren.

Edition details

• Publisher: Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 0800722116
• ISBN 13: 9780800722111
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 272