The Way of Boys: Promoting the Social and Emotional Development of Young Boys
About this ebook
Why are so many boys being diagnosed with behavioral problems—and what can parents do to encourage healthy development without resorting to medication?
- Healthy Boyhood Development: Learn why your son’s energy, impulsivity, and even aggression are often normal parts of his development, not signs of an illness.
- Parenting Strategies Without Medication: Discover practical, research-proven behavioral therapies to manage tantrums, improve focus, and build social skills without prescriptions.
- Understanding Common Diagnoses: Get a clear-eyed look at ADHD, Asperger’s Syndrome, and bipolar disorder, and understand why these labels are so often misapplied to young boys.
- Building Social and Emotional Skills: From making friends to managing frustration, get concrete advice from Dr. Rao to help your son navigate the social challenges of growing up.
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About the author
Anthony Rao, Ph.D., has more than twenty years of experience working with young boys from all over the country, both at Harvard Medical School and in his own practice, Behavioral Solutions. He holds a doctorate in psychology from Vanderbilt University and has trained medical residents and interns at Children's Hospital in Boston.
Michelle D. Seaton is an award-winning journalist, NPR reporter, and the coauthor of several fitness and health books. Her writing has appeared in numerous magazines and literary journals. She lives outside of Boston with her husband, daughter, and happily active young son.
