About Our Boys - a Practical Guide to Bringing out the Best in Boys
Written at the request of parents and youth workers who had read Lucinda Neall's book for teachers, this book looks at what makes boys tick, what motivates and de-motivates them and how to help them navigate the journey to manhood. It is packed with examples from daily life. About Our Boys:
Explores why boys are different from girls, and what boys need to flourish
Focuses on what to do and say to get boys on board
Gives 12 ways to avoid nagging and shouting
Encourages adults to see the positive in boys
Calls on men to guide boys towards manhood
‘A really accessible, practical and useful handbook for parents and anyone who works with boys … not only explains clearly and insightfully what makes boys tick, but also provides a host of tips and strategies for bringing the best out in them.’
Sue Palmer, author of Toxic Childhood
'A brilliant read! ... How does she know this, is she a man?'
Phil Hood, Youth Worker
'Testosterone can be a challenging ingredient in any household and this book gives us all a hope of turning boisterous boys into confident young men to be proud of.'
Bringing the Best out in Boys - Communication Strategies for Teachers
This book's time-tested communication strategies help get the best out in boys. The tips for tackling difficult behaviour result in a productive learning environment that benefits everyone. Topics include:
Affirming and channelling boys' energy
Improving boys' emotional literacy
Boundaries and discipline
Getting co-operation without nagging or shouting
Using humour and playfulness to engage boys
'Will certainly make teachers think and be alert to what's different about teaching boys, and how to make this more of a pleasure.’
Steve Biddulph, author of Raising Boys and Manhood
'I can honestly say this is the book that has done most to change my work as a teacher - think lads in the classroom are a problem? Read this and look at things from a different angle. Everyone should be made to read this as part of ongoing CPD!'
'Inspired Teacher' from Norfolk (Amazon customer review)