By Ian Grant
Vermilion £11.49
www.eburypublishing.co.uk

Growing Great Boys: 100s of practical strategies for bringing out the best in your son


In Growing Great Boys, parenting guru Ian Grant shows how to work with the essential character of boys, using understanding and emotional support to raise passionate, hard-working, sensitive, funny, fearless and strong men.
It is hard to predict what any child will grow up to be, but it is always said that the formative years are what makes the man, and here there is no blueprint, but instead a series of tips on situations and roles to assume that will provide preparedness and confidence.

Grant doesn't just work on those vital preschool years, but goes right through into the difficult teen periods, which provide their own unque challenges. Grant has a friendly, hands on approach and although he can only deal in generalities, he can look at how different situations have been resolved, and on how to create a framework for progress.

With chapters on the roles of mums and dads, and on the special challenges faced by single parents, plus hot tips, quotes and action labs to encourage parents to take a hands-on approach, this book will help you to coach your son to succeed in the game of life.

Grant, a New Zealander, has spent three decades running a national youth organisation and also runs Parents Inc, along with his wife. Now he presents parenting tips on radio as well.