I research a lot to find the Best books for dads raising sons. Below, I give the booklist with information about each book.
How to Raise a Boy by Michael C. Reichert:
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The book provides a way to transform your boy into a strong and compassionate man.
Why read it:
The research-based book shares Micheal Reichert’s finding about turning a boy into a man. It explains that behaviour transformation makes a boy through an angry, isolated and disrespectful person. It Explains the guide about understanding, encouraging and becoming open about their emotions. It has an experienced-based step by step book. it’s one of the practical books about dads raising sons. Read Jordan Peterson on fatherhood.
Key points:
Develop your strong bond with the boy and allow him to develop connections.
Allow boys to express their feeling instead of harming emotional health.
The strong connection assists boys to free themselves from self-destructive behaviours, like Pornography and early sex.
Group therapy or personal mentoring is helpful for boys involved in bullying.
The Wonder of Boys by Michael Gurian:
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The book explains about boy’s transformation into a sensible, responsible and strong man with effective positive role models.
Why read it:
The book explains the boy’s journey to becoming a sensible person for himself or society. The author values the naturally aggressive nature of man and explains ways to transform them. The book explained the necessary things to raise a boy like family, mentor and community support.
Key points:
Mothers should leave sons in a healthy and nurturing environment to build relationships with other adult women.
The influence of other men and a father is essential for a boy’s growth.
Consistent discipline develops trust in your boy.
Home Game: An Accidental Guide to Fatherhood by Michael Lewis:
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The book provides man’s point of view about the journal of every three children’s birth with fun and household life.
Why read it:
It’s a funny and household-based journal after the birth of each child of Michael Lewis.
The book provides the actual feeling and responsibility of becoming a father.
He explains the fond connection of his children with himself through fondness and love. It’s a fun book about fatherhood.
Key points:
His experience of being a father is hilarious, authentic and perfect.
The dad is lazy, the wife is emotional and has brat children. It creates a lot of humour.
Father for Life: A Journey of Joy, Challenge, and Change By Armin A. Brott:
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The book explains the journey of fatherhood through interview-based information and practical lessons.
Why read it:
The book explains father evaluation and the impact due to child growth.
It explains the child’s growth through ages and its connection with individuality and independence.
It explains physical, emotional and unexpected events that bring a child. It includes ways to coping child addictions.
Key points:
Becoming a father of your children is difficult.
Your child requires necessary independence over time.
Never ignore not expected events.
Fatherneed: Why Father Care is as Essential as Mother Care for Your Child By Kyle D. Pruett:
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The book points out the difference between the role of Father and mother through engaging father qualities.
Why read it:
The book provides fathers with Essential ways to make their children happier and healthier. The book aligns the father’s needs with the child’s growth.
It explains the gender stereotype role and develops meaningful connections.
It highlights the necessary things that an only father provides.
Key points:
Fatherhood isn’t decorating but balancing but; a necessary part of a child’s life.
Fathering is crucial as mothering for optimal child growth.
The Father’s Interaction with children is different from the mother’s. It has a cultural influence.
The Whole-Brain Child by Daniel J. Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson:
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It explains the function of a child’s brain with growth appearing out of control.
Why read it:
The neuropsychiatrist, Daniel J. Siegel, and parenting expert Tina Payne Bryson explain child brain wiring with its maturity. The up stair brain is under development till the mid-twenties. The right side brain rules over the left side.
The emotions grow the logic. It gives your child a vital way of growth. It provides various strategies to deal with Routine struggles for a balanced life.
Key points:
Regulate your child’s brain through storytelling for emotional calmness and body tension.
Encourage children for physical activities or allow them to think and listen.
Make children ready for decision making; Never bind them with emotions and empathy towards conflicts.
Better Dads, Stronger Sons: How Fathers Can Guide Boys to Become Men of Character by Rick Johnson:
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The book explains the struggles to be better dads to teach children life skills for sons.
Why read it:
The book explains the practical guide about inspiration to be a better father and role model for his son. It values male bonding, routine and leadership. Besides, it explains the mistakes that dads do it. The book gives courage, humility and commitment to make son everything which is necessary.
Key points:
The Father is a God-like figure for the son. Son requires time for father.
The training of the Father requires training the son better
The book explains the religious role to be a father.
Dad’s Playbook: Wisdom for Fathers from the Greatest Coaches of All Time by Tom Limbert:
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It is an insightful book with quotes from great leaders to empower fathers.
Why read it:
All dads are like coaches. They motivate, teach and discipline their children. The book shares inspiration quotes that are associated with specific experiences.
It is the best gift for fathers or becoming a father. It shares Steve Young’s journey in NFL to become a record-breaker pro footballer.
Key points:
Leading and inspiring are essential for children to handle adversity.
Your brief and praise grow children to strive for the best.
Give child respect to get respect from him. It feeds love.
Learn and teach yourself consistent through new situations.
Spend your time with your child to share life.
Raising Men by Dina Santorelli and Eric Davis:
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The book shares the wisdom of Eric Davis with spending quality time with his son after spending 16 Years in the military.
Why read it:
The book shares the way of raising the son through the experience of an experienced military (navy seal) father. He pushes the boundaries and moves beyond the expected and comfort for discipline, leadership and grace.
Key points:
You require pushing yourself and your son to move to the next level.
Lead children through becoming the person you want them.
Your vision for children’s growth matters more than the obstacles you face.
