Sons in Crisis Means “Pay Attention!”
Is your son in crisis? He is saying “Pay attention!” The word “crisis” appears with regularity in America’s culture these days. It seems just about every problem and situation can be evidence of something much larger that demands our immediate attention. If There’s Trouble-Then There’s Crisis I believe we have a different sort of…
Read MoreParenting Tips: Quick Tips for Parenting Young Men 17-19 Years Old
I’ve been sharing with you “5 quick tips for parenting” boys 11-13 and 14-16 years old. This age group is unique and I’ll tell you why. They are or should be young adults at this point. They do still need parenting and more importantly, he needs help outlining “critical next steps” and his “exit…
Read MoreParenting Tips: 5 Quick Parenting Tips for Boys 14 to 16 Years Old
Continuing the series on parenting tips, let’s talk about 14 to 16-year-old boys this week. Boys, or more appropriately at this age- young men – begin to pull away from dad as well as mom. Most of the time they think they know everything!
Read MoreParenting Tips: 5 Quick Tips for Boys 11 to 13 Years Old
I get questions all the time from moms and/or dads looking for parenting tips about what’s happening with their son. After working with over 2,000 boys during the past 20 years, I’ve just about seen it all! I thought it would be good to share some insight into some of the most common situations…
Read MoreSaving Our Sons is a Mom’s Choice Awards® Gold Recipient
Parents raising boys get recommendation from MCA Saving Our Sons- A Parent’s Guide to Preparing Boys for Success has earned the prestigious Mom’s Choice Award® as a Gold Recipient! It was a banner week here at Lessor & Associates! Saving Our Sons- A Parent’s Guide to Preparing Boys for Success was named a Gold Recipient of…
Read MoreThe Journey of a Thousand Miles
The Journey of a Thousand Miles I know what you’re thinking! Here he goes talking about his book again! Well, it certainly has been an adventure, but I’d like to share what the last few years have entailed in my personal development. And more importantly what I mean by “the journey of a thousand miles;” it’s writing a dissertation. And…
Read MoreSaving Our Sons Sneak Peek – Ethan (A Case Study)
I want to introduce you to a fine young man who worked very hard to overcome his anger. Ethan’s story is one of eight case studies in Saving Our Sons. The following excerpt is from Chapter 11: Ethan. I hope you find value in this glimpse at the deep benefits of The Quest Project®.
Read MoreSaving Our Sons Sneak Peak – The Quest Project
Every quest begins with a question. This was mine: “Why are so many boys suffering, and what can be done to help them?” Here’s a glimpse of how I got my start. The following excerpt is from Chapter 5: The Quest Project. I hope you enjoy!
Read MoreSaving Our Sons Sneak Peek – Absent Fathers
I hope you enjoyed reading last week’s excerpt from Saving Our Sons. Here’s your next installment from the book. The following excerpt is from Chapter 3: What’s Missing. I hope you enjoy!
Read MoreSaving Our Sons Sneak Peek – The State of Boyhood
When I was a teenager, my Grandpa gave me this advice: He said, “son before you buy a car, you have to kick the tires first!” I thought you might like to do the same. Over the next few weeks, I’m giving you the opportunity to “kick the tires” of my new book Saving Our Sons-A…
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