Why Do I Feel Like This?: A Boy's Guide to Big Emotions, Puberty & Growing Up (Ages 9-13)

One minute he's fine. The next, he's slamming doors - and he can't tell you why. If your son has been more irritable lately, shutting down, or reacting bigger than the moment calls for, he's not being difficult. He's going through something real, and "toughen up" isn't going to help. Why Do I Feel Like This? is the honest, no-lecture guide that explains what's actually happening - in a way he'll actually read. Inside, he'll find: - A simple explanation of why emotions and reactions feel bigger right now - including the physical changes nobody explains clearly- A "Feelings Detective" tool to figure out what's really going on underneath the anger- A 5-minute reset he can use the moment things start to boil over- Real warning signs and real scripts for the moment right before he snaps- Honest chapters on friendships shifting, comparison, embarrassment, and getting it wrong- A clear, calm guide for knowing when it's time to talk to a trusted adult Written like an older sibling, not a lecture. No "boys don't cry" messaging, no toughen-up culture - just honest, practical guidance that helps him feel understood. For parents: a dedicated section at the end gives you real conversation starters, what to say (and what not to), and guidance on when extra support might help. He doesn't need to have it figured out. He just needs to know he's not the only one feeling this. Give him the guide that finally makes sense of what he's feeling.