A book that helps parents understand the unique challenges and corresponding opportunities of parenting sons, you'll find within its pages advice on everything from recognizing the dramatic differences between boys and girls to the specific ways parents can cultivate their son's heart for God.

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.