The Dangerous Book for Boys The Board Game.
By admin | January 5, 2009
We loved the book, The Dangerous Book for Boys so much (read our review) that we decided to give the game a try. Read our review of the game to see if the game may be for your boy. (Read Review).
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Encouraging Spirituality in Your Teen
By admin | January 5, 2009
Encouraging your teen to embrace the faith of his youth is one of the great privileges of being a parent as well as one of its greatest challenges. This article tackles the question of how you can encourage your child to continue to be faithful well into his adulthood. (Read More).
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The Dangerous Book For Dogs
By admin | September 7, 2008
We bought this one based on how much we enjoyed The Dangerous Book for Boys. Written as a parody, supposedly from the point of view of the dog, the book is to be a humorous one. We thought it would be great for a laugh. Were we right? READ THE REVIEW
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Boys and Girls Really Are Different
By admin | September 7, 2008
Little boys seems to behave and learn differently from little girls, at least that’s what most people experience. But does this mean that they are really different from one another or is this the result of how we treat boys and girls? While the influence of both biology and culture help to shape human behavior and can never be completely factored out, there is increasing evidence that there is a biological base for the differences seen in males and females. With brain imaging technology available to scientists, they are able to see real differences in the way the male and female brain works and how they differ. These differences can help us better respond to the needs of our children in how we parent and teach them. READ MORE.
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That’s My Son.
By admin | June 5, 2008
That’s My Son. by Rick Johnson is a book written specifically to moms who wish to raise their sons to be, as he writes, men of character. The book is an easy read and has its positives and a few drawbacks.
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Encouraging Spirituality in Boys
By admin | June 5, 2008
With churches seeing an exodus and teen boys typically disinterested in spiritual things, how can you encourage and build spirituality in your boy? Based on some research into the topic, boys can be encouraged to embrace spirituality by how it spirituality is presented to him. . . .
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The Big Book of Boys Stuff
By admin | May 6, 2008
The Big Book of Boy Stuff by Bart King is another in a growing body of books written specifically for boys. Designed to be engaging for boys with stuff they would be interested in, the book has activities, jokes and tidbits of
information to read. Unfortunately, the book may have some elements that we may not want to encourage. It is not bad or dangerous but some of the jokes are what I would consider potty humor as well as encouraging practical jokes. (Read the Full Review).
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Parenting On Purpose; Personality, Temperament and Character
By admin | May 6, 2008
Often when we receive the news that we are going to be parents we are joyful as well as feeling a little overwhelmed. We wonder if we are prepared. Then begins the work of parenting. Do you simply hang on for the ride or are you parenting with a greater sense of purpose? Do you know what aspect of your boys that you are trying to develop?(Read More).
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Playstation Nation
By admin | February 29, 2008
This review takes a look at Playstation Nation, a book about video game proliferation and the impact on individuals and families. Wanting something from a more spiritual and conservative point of view, this may be the book for you. GO HERE for the review.
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Boys and Video Games
By admin | February 29, 2008
Boys certainly love them, even when the boy is in his 40s. The graphics and complexities of theses games just keep getting better as well. With the world spending over $13 billion on video and computer games each year, there is a lot of gaming going on, and a lot of that gaming is done by boys. Some interesting preliminary research suggests that video games activate the reward centers on male brains a lot more than female brains, and a large number of the games are targeted at boys. With parents expressing concern about the nature of the content of games as well as the engrossing nature of games, the logical question concerns the potential dangers and addictive nature of video games. READ MORE about this compelling topic.
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