Every parent, every teacher should read these two books by Dr. Louann Brizendine. "Oh, now I understand why she ... or What was he thinking? Ah, now I see why he...."
"Males and females are more alike than they're different. After all, we are the same species" -- Dr. Brizendine. That said, her presentation of gender-based differences will shine a light on a better understanding of our children.