Raising Resilient Sons: A Boy Mom's Guide to Building a Strong, Confident, and Emotionally Intelligent Family

by Colleen Kessler

You're a caring mother of boys, part of the "boy mom" phenomenon—now learn how to raise your son to be compassionate, empathetic, and emotionally intelligent with this parenting guide made just for you.

 

Raising a boy, also known as being a “boy mom,” is tough in today’s culture. We want our sons to grow into strong men who will stand up for what’s right and take care of those they love, but we also want them to share their thoughts, show their feelings, and express emotions in appropriate ways. At its core, we need to teach our boys empathy. That’s where emotional intelligence comes in. Boys need to understand what they’re feeling in any given situation and be able to regulate themselves accordingly.

In this first-ever book combining emotional intelligence with parenting specific to boys, boy moms will learn how to help their

- identify and name their emotions
- develop empathetic listening skills
- nurture positive and lasting relationships with others
- tackle life with a growth mindset
- use strategies like mindfulness to regulate their emotions

With Fearless Empathy, parents will be equipped with the tools they need to build up their sons into the men they know they can be—men who look for the good, spread kindness, react with empathy, and lead with strength and resilience. 

Genres: Parenting, Audiobook

203 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 8, 2020

Reviews

[Rachael Marsceau]

Thought this was a Christian book, so it really threw me to read all this without it having a biblical starting point. I'd recommend Boundaries with Kids instead.

[Rachael Stoldt]

I really liked this book. It had excellent tips and things to thinking about when it comes to my boys emotional and mental health. I wish it had more Jesus.

[Stephanie Spake]

Every mom of boys should read this book. There were moments of genuine mom guilt- but the author seems so personable and kind so you are able to take the advice as if it were from a seasoned mom friend. It helps you reimagine motherhood and talking this HARD job of raising emotionally competent men. I loved this book. Very easy to read, practical, and helpful for me.

[Arun Narayanaswamy]

Fabulous book on parenting boys.
Though some examples are just blown out of proportion to make it sound really big, the author is able to drive her message forward.
Great book to read, understand, re-read and unlearn!
Top stuff!

[Lacey]

Good reminder about what you can do to raise resilient kids. It was nothing new I hadn't already heard, but it had some great point to reiterate what you can do to help your kids, and also to remember that each kids is different, and to celebrate their strengths.

[Kelsey]

Not earth shattering or new, but a good and welcome reminder to protect and pour into our sons.

[Rebekah Lebahn]

An endepth read on how to parent sons to be stronger mentally. Practical tips in every day situations. Assurance, that you are the parent your child needs.

[Caroline Bolen]

Lots of good content from a thought provoking encouraging place! Glad to have this info early to implement early in my son’s life.

[Sara]

There is plenty of useful content but I did find myself repeatedly going through the book going my child/ children, because I felt this was equally applicable to boys and girls. 2.5-2.75/5