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Strong and Smart: A Boy's Guide to Building Healthy Emotions | Workbook and Activity Guide for Boys Ages 9-12 | Grow Emotional Intelligence and Improve Mental Health
"This book helped me know what to do when I am feeling sad or mad or scared."--Ezra
To Parents and Other Caring Adults--
This workbook was created primarily to help elementary-age boys understand themselves better and learn how to work through overwhelming emotions--all from a biblical perspective. This age group spans a lot of reading levels, so with younger boys especially, it's best to read it out loud with him and clarify concepts as needed. Let him take the lead, though. With relatable stories and writing and drawing prompts to guide him, your boy will learn for himself what it takes to be strong and smart, tough and tender, loyal and loving.
To Boys--
Everyone knows you're already strong and smart, like the title of this workbook. School and exercise help develop your brain and body. But did you know it's also important to have strong and smart emotions? That's why David Thomas wrote this book. To help you when you feel sad, lonely, or angry.
Also available from David Thomas-- Raising Emotionally Strong Boys -- a companion book that provides more in-depth information and strategies for parents and educators.
To Parents and Other Caring Adults--
This workbook was created primarily to help elementary-age boys understand themselves better and learn how to work through overwhelming emotions--all from a biblical perspective. This age group spans a lot of reading levels, so with younger boys especially, it's best to read it out loud with him and clarify concepts as needed. Let him take the lead, though. With relatable stories and writing and drawing prompts to guide him, your boy will learn for himself what it takes to be strong and smart, tough and tender, loyal and loving.
To Boys--
Everyone knows you're already strong and smart, like the title of this workbook. School and exercise help develop your brain and body. But did you know it's also important to have strong and smart emotions? That's why David Thomas wrote this book. To help you when you feel sad, lonely, or angry.
Also available from David Thomas-- Raising Emotionally Strong Boys -- a companion book that provides more in-depth information and strategies for parents and educators.
- GenresParenting
48 pages, Paperback
Published June 14, 2022
About the author
David Thomas
13 books101 followersLibrarian Note: There is more than one author in the Goodreads database with this name.
Please see: David Thomas
David Thomas, L.M.S.W., is the Director of Family Counseling at Daystar Counseling in Nashville, TN. He is the co-author of six books, including the best-selling Wild Things: The Art of Nurturing Boys (Tyndale House Publishers), a frequent guest on national television and radio, and a speaks across the country.
He and his wife, Connie, have a daughter, two sons and a fiesty yellow lab puppy named Owen.
Please see: David Thomas
David Thomas, L.M.S.W., is the Director of Family Counseling at Daystar Counseling in Nashville, TN. He is the co-author of six books, including the best-selling Wild Things: The Art of Nurturing Boys (Tyndale House Publishers), a frequent guest on national television and radio, and a speaks across the country.
He and his wife, Connie, have a daughter, two sons and a fiesty yellow lab puppy named Owen.
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April 8, 2023
Excellent resource and guide on emotional awareness and regulation
I highly recommend this book for all ages, including adults, that may struggle to identify, understand and manage their feelings and emotions.
I highly recommend this book for all ages, including adults, that may struggle to identify, understand and manage their feelings and emotions.
November 20, 2024
"Sometimes anger is the feeling and the fuel we need to help us fight against the bad things in this world.”
January 18, 2025
An evening read-aloud for my boys.
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