The Last Boys Picked: Helping Boys Who Don't Play Sports Survive Bullies and Boyhood

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Overlooked by a society the reinforces and demands impossible standards of 'masculinity', boys who are uninterested in competitive sports or who have non-aggressive personalities are often vilified and bullied for being different. Compassionate, empowering and instructive, The Last Boys Picked will help parents, teachers, coaches and caregivers identify the emotional and social hurdles the boys face in school and on the playground, offering specific action steps to help any child build resilience and a healthy self-esteem - with life-long benefits.

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"The Last Boys Picked is an important and relevant addition to the parenting bookshelf. It offers insightful and practical advice for helping all boysthose who dont play sports as well as those that donavigate the sometimes difficult journey of boyhood."
-Michael Gurian, author of The Wonder of Boys

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Janet Sasson Edgette, Psy.D.., is a renowned child and family psychologist, and the author of five books. She leads popular workshops on parenting and children's mental health nationwide. Beth Margolis Rupp, M.A., is a nationally recognized educator and service-learning specialist with over 25 years of experience developing community school partnerships. She has devoted her career to empowering people and improving communities through education.