Cracking the Boy Code: How to Understand and Talk with Boys

Drawing on thousands of hours of one-on-one counseling, Cracking the Boy Code explains boys' psychological needs and how to use specific, clearly explained techniques for effective communication. Includes the crucial role of non-verbal cues, motivating boys to become their authentic selves and developing esteem and confidence.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 160 pages
Publication date: 08 May 2018
Publisher: New Society Publishers

All too quickly, talkative, affectionate young boys seem to slip away. Adolescents may be transformed overnight into reclusive, seemingly impenetrable young people who open up only to their friends and spend more time on devices than with family. How do you penetrate this shell before they are lost to you?

Drawing on decades of experience garnered through thousands of hours of therapy with boys, Cracking the Boy Code explains how the key to communicating with boys is understanding their universal psychological needs and using specific, straightforward communication techniques. Coverage includes:

Why it is important to understand the psychological needs of boys.

How to talk to be heard, and listen to understand.

The crucial role of non-verbal cues.

Learning the universal tone that helps boys listen.

Motivating boys to become their authentic selves.

Using purposeful work to teach boys self-respect and confidence.

Reducing stress and creating greater closeness between boys and caregivers.

Cracking the Boy Code is essential reading for parents, caregivers, teachers, youth workers, coaches, and others who want to make a real connection with the boys in their lives.

Praise for Cracking the Boy Code:

“Cox unpacks in simple language the intricacies of communicating with boys. . . . The book is an educational revelation resulting from remarkable face-to-face research, and provides an exceptional tool to help parents and teachers understand what makes boys tick.” —David Anderson B.A., Dip TG, B.Ed, Cert. of Care, Sydney Australia IBSC Jarvis/Hawley Award Baltimore USA 2017

“A thoughtful, accessible guide to developing meaningful connections with boys. . . . This book is a must-read for anyone who wants to better understand and engage with the boys in their lives.” —Dr. Michael Thompson, author of Boys Will Be Boys and Raising Cain

“A valuable resource for parents, teachers, and anyone who wants to better understand and connect with boys. . . . This book offers practical strategies and insights that can help build stronger relationships with boys and promote their emotional well-being.” —Dr. John Gottman, author of The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work

“A comprehensive and practical guide to understanding and communicating with boys. . . . This book provides valuable insights and strategies for building stronger relationships with boys and promoting their healthy development.” —Dr. Dan Peters, author of The Whole-Brain Child and Parenting with Presence

Weight: 262g
Dimension: 155 x 228 x 10 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780865718760