Boy's Guide to Becoming a Teen by Amy Middleman, MD, provides young readers with clear and supportive advice for navigating the changes of adolescence. It promotes self-care, healthy habits, and understanding physical and emotional growth. The book encourages confidence, respect for oneself and others, and making informed choices. It empowers boys to approach this stage of life with knowledge, positivity, and a strong sense of self.

Boy's Guide to Becoming a Teen supports our homeschool science curriculum with interactive, literature-based activities. Here are a few examples:

• Discussion Prompts: The book sparks parent-child discussions about physical health, emotional well-being, and social dynamics, encouraging open communication about subjects that might otherwise be challenging to approach.
• Health and Science Lessons: Through reading and activities based on the book, students learn about human biology, their own bodies, and the science behind puberty.
• Writing and Reflection Assignments: Students will reflect on the book through personal journaling. Writing prompts may include topics such as coping with emotions, managing relationships, and envisioning their journey through adolescence.
• Research Projects: Boys are tasked with researching and presenting additional health topics introduced in the book, such as nutrition, exercise, and mental health.