How to Turn Boys Into Men Without a Man Around the House: A Single Mother's Guide

How Single Mothers Can Raise Exceptional Sons If you are one of the millions of single mothers who is raising a son, you have unique questions and special concerns, such as: What is my role as a single mother? How can I be sure that my son grows up secure in his masculine identity? Single mothering asks a lot of a woman, but the end reward is unlike any other-a son who is well-balanced, well-adjusted as a man, and ready for life's challenges. Inside, you'll discover age-old wisdom combined with modern-day understanding that will help you deal with the tough issues of raising a son of any age, including attachment and separation, dependency and autonomy, and boundaries and privacy. You'll explore methods to build character, resilience, and identity, as well as find ways to foster healthy attitudes toward women and sex, promote educational and career success, and optimize the influence of your male friends. You'll also uncover ways to take better care ofyou,perhaps the most neglected aspect of being a single mom. And last, you'll learn how to prepare for the inevitable day you must eventually let your grown son go off to be a man. "Immensely readable and informative, this is a much-needed road map for the journey single mothers and their sons travel together." -Lee Varon, Ph.D.,author,Adopting on Your Own: The Complete Guide to Adopting as a Single Parent "Any single mother who reads this book will have the feeling that someone helpful is standing by her side." -Michael Thompson, Ph.D.,author ofRaising CainandBest Friends, Worst Enemies