Shmuley Boteach, passionate social commentator and outspoken relationship guru, brings his tried and true approach to the difficult task that parents have of communicating with their children. 10 Conversations You Need to Have with Your Children gives parents a guide to the conversations they need to have but may not know how to begin. Conversations such as: why childhood is important; developing intellectual curiosity; knowing who you are; bestowing dignity on others; learning to forgive; the importance of family and traditions; knowing you are loved; the importance of being a boy or being a girl; being fearless and courageous. And as the father of eight children, Boteach speaks from a wealth of experience.

In this day and age, parenting is arguably the most important and challenging role there is. With the demands of work, school, homework and afterschool activities—not to mention all the technological and cultural distractions of modern life—parents and children are finding it increasingly difficult to connect with each other in a meaningful way. Many children yearn for more advice and guidance from their parents, even if they don’t ask for it. And many parents want to be helpful, but don’t quite know how to engage their children in meaningful conversation.

Particularly for parents of adolescents—who are vulnerable to the social and academic pressures at school, and are barraged with images of hipness and physical perfection in the popular culture—Boteach presents the ten crucial subjects that they must absolutely raise with their children to develop strong moral character. 10 Conversations You Need to Have with Your Children aims to help parents connect with their children and pave the way for them to lead successful, fulfilling lives.