Becoming You for Boys: Everything You Wanted to Know about Growing Up!

This biblically-based guide is designed to help boys ages 8–12 navigate the physical, emotional, and spiritual changes of growing up.
Becoming You for Boys is a comprehensive, Christ‑centered guide designed to help preteen boys understand puberty, navigate emotional and social changes, and grow in wisdom and character. It blends science, practical advice, biblical truth, and gentle humor to make an often‑awkward subject accessible and encouraging.
Counselor Darby A. Strickland offers a trustworthy, gospel-shaped vision of growing up that goes beyond body changes to help boys grow in wisdom, love, and godliness. She helps kids see their changing bodies, emotions, and friendships as part of God’s good design. This book mixes science, Scripture, and whimsy to answer uncomfortable questions, build confidence, and point boys to their identity in Christ.
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Encourages boys to embrace their God-given identity, so they can grow in wisdom, strength, and faith.
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Can be read independently or with parents and is a valuable tool for fostering open communication and building a strong foundation of faith during these transformative years
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Includes an appendix for parents with conversation starters for talking to your son about his changing body and emotions and tips for when questions become awkward.Read less