In these days of daunting headlines, here's some really good news: Your son was God's idea, and you can help him weather the often rocky transition from boyhood to a manhood shaped by God's character and purposes. Drawing from their extensive clinical and personal experience, Gary and Carrie Oliver show you - How boys really are different from girls - Five keys to raising "emotionally intelligent" sons - What your boys need from your marriage -- and from you - How to help your sons cultivate a heart for God - How to cultivate your sons' ability to deal with failure, loss, and grief . . . And much more.

Author: Gary J. Oliver, Carrie Oliver
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Zondervan
Published: 04/09/2000
Pages: 302
Weight: 0.79lbs
Size: 8.52h x 5.48w x 0.78d
ISBN: 9780310228011


Review Citation(s):
Christian Home & School 03/01/2001 pg. 30

About the Author
Oliver, Carrie: - Carrie Oliver was a clinical therapist at The Center for Marriage and Family Studies at John Brown University, where she specialized in marriage and family counseling, anxiety disorders, and women's issues.Oliver, Gary: - Gary Oliver is a seminary professor, psychologist, professor of psychology and practical theology, and executive director of The Center for Marriage and Family Studies at John Brown University in Siloam Springs, Arkansas. Formerly the clinical director of Southwest Counseling Associates in Littleton, CO, he is the author of numerous books, including When Anger Hits Home and Real Men Have Feelings Too.