Dad's Everything Book for Sons: Practical Ideas for a Quality Relationship (Women of Faith) - Softcover

Dad, build a lasting bridge to your son's heart.This critical period when he's between eight and twelve years of age is the time to build an unbreakable bond with your son. But how do you forge a strong and resilient relationship that can withstand those potentially turbulent teenage years lying just up ahead? Dad's Everything Book for Sons is a practical, hands-on manual for dads who have the will but aren't quite sure of the way to give their sons the legacy of a father's love. John Trent and Greg Johnson know exactly what you're up against, and they help you rise to the challenge with dozens of ideas to implement in the next five years.This book is brimming with insights and absolutely jam-packed with creative and doable approaches. Here's just a sampler of the topics and the help you'll find inside:* Defusing communication killers* Addressing "The Big Four": body changes, girls, sex, and honoring women* Holding a manhood ceremony* Raising secure sons* Fighting the world's influence* Giving him unforgettable moments, gifts, lessons, and mentorsTomorrow is coming, so start putting the ideas in this book to work today. Your son will forever treasure the gifts of your time, your heart, and your faith. And you'll always be glad you gave.

John Trent, PhD, a noted speaker and author, is president of StrongFamilies.com. He and Gary Smalley have won Gold Medallion writing awards for their books The Blessing and The Two Sides of Love. Dr. Trent has also written several children's books, including I'd Choose You! based on The Blessing and the Gold Medallion award-winning book on children's personalities, The Treasure Tree. Learn more about creating the Blessing culture and lifestyle at TheBlessing.com. Greg Johnson is the author or coauthor of over twenty books, including Man in the Making. He is the former editor of Focus on the Family's Breakaway magazine.