Wild Things

The Art of Nurturing Boys

By: Stephen James, David Thomas

Narrated by: David Colacci

Playing off the themes in the Caldecott Medal-winning children's book Where the Wild Things Are, this informative, practical, and encouraging guide will help parents guide boys down the path to healthy and authentic manhood.

Wild Things addresses the physical, emotional, and spiritual parts of a boy, written by two therapists who are currently engaged in clinical work with boys and their parents and who are also fathers raising five sons. This book contains chapters such as "Sit Still! Pay Attention!", "Deficits and Disappointments", and "Rituals, Ceremonies, and Rites of Passage".

©2009 Stephen James and David Thomas (P)2016 Tantor

Critic reviews

"This worthy, engaging owner's manual on boys aged two to 22 is written from a reserved, supportive Christian perspective." ( Library Journal)

Highly recommend for anyone raising a boy

My favorite book about raising a son. As a women who was raised in a home without boys, this was a much needed book. I love how he clearly touches on al the different stages and doesn’t over simplify and assume all boys are exactly the same. I cannot think of a subject he didn’t touch on. My husband is also listening to it amd is really enjoying it and even learning about himself. Thank you for touching on even the most difficult subjects that so many are embarrassed to speak of. I am sure this is a book I will listen to repeatedly.

Must read for parents of boys.

We have 4 boys. I was able to learn a lot of new information from this book. I will be recommending it to all of my friends with boys.

Not Just About Boys!

Not only did I learn tips for understanding my son, but I learned about my husband as well! I’ve often thought his emotional maturity was that of a teenager, but as it’s explained here, it makes so much sense. It’s helped me understand and react differently to him as well.

Yes!

Hands down recommend for anyone with boys. I was raised in a family with 4 girls and no close male relatives other than my dad. His methods of parenting go right along with ours. They recommend love and logic which is good for younger children but I think no drama discipline would be my first recommendation over that. Thanks for all the good info. Looking forward to checking out your other books.

This book awesome

This book gave me an idea on my son & an introduction on what it is to raise a boy ; many of the things said my kid does some of the funny things . I enjoyed this book and recommend it to moms like me whom actually didn’t have a clue about the difference in raising boys and the emotions behind them .


Thanks to the authors .

Great for all with boys

This is a great work that brings in many different resources to help parents, teachers, coaches, youth workers, or anyone that interacts with boys.

must read

I'm pregnant with a little boy and found this very useful. I also found it useful for understanding my husband better. I will be recommending that my husband read this as well as many of my friends.

Helpful, practical, and fun!

As a mom to 4 boys I really enjoyed the perspective and practical application of the information presented.

Life changing!

This book helped me understand the life of boys into men so well! This is an invaluable resource in raising our sweet, young men!

Good information

I can't say I agreed with everything but I did learn some important details.