Ten Things I Wish You Knew About Raising Boys by Dr Billy Garvey

Ten Things I Wish You Knew About Raising Boys is the new book from Dr Billy Garvey, a Melbourne developmental paediatrician and host of the Pop Culture Parenting podcast. It follows his Ten Things I Wish You Knew About Your Child's Mental Health.

Garvey has spent more than twenty years working with families, and he sees a lot of boys who are anxious, angry, withdrawn or overwhelmed, and a lot of parents who want to help but do not know where to start. His starting point is that there is no such thing as a bad child, only a child communicating a need.

Drawing on research, clinical stories and plain strategies, the book looks at responding to big emotions, setting boundaries without losing the connection, building empathy and resilience, and supporting a healthy sense of identity, from the early years through the teens.

A clear, warm guide for anyone raising boys.

'Dr Billy Garvey is a gift to this world. I know I'm a better parent because of his work.' Steph Claire Smith

'A courageous, evidence-based and deeply impactful book that can change the course of a boy's life.' Dr Emily Musgrove