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Strong Mothers, Strong Sons by Meg Meeker — WisdomDeck honest review

Honest review · Parenting

Strong Mothers, Strong Sons

by Meg Meeker

Meeker on the mother-son relationship through the stages: letting go, respect, emotional needs. The companion volume.

Read it if…

you are a mother raising a boy.

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Skip it if…

you want Dobson-style firmness.

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Three things you will actually use

Boys need their mothers differently over time.
Respect and warmth.
Let go gradually.

Do this first

Read the chapter on knowing when to let go.

Our verdict

Mothers and sons.

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