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The Complete Single Father: Reassuring Answers to Your Most Challenging Situations

4 reviews
Elaine Fantle Shimberg, Michael Shimberg

Adams Media, 2007

A MUST READ for all fathers
The Complete Single Father; A five star book written by a mother, son collaboration. The mother, Elaine Fantle Shimberg, an award winning author of more than 20 books, and Michael Shimberg, a successful single parent of two. The Complete Single Father is a wonderful reference tool for single fathers, either through divorce or death of a spouse, as was my case in July of 2000. I wish now I ...

Single Parenting That Works: Six Keys to Raising Happy, Healthy Children in a Single-Parent Home

6 reviews
Kevin Leman

Tyndale House Publishers, 2006

dumped and rejected? guilt-laden? take heart!
as a single-mom-to-be, this book has been invaluable in telling me mostly what i already know and a lot of what i need to hear anyway. ladies (and gentlemen), give it a read. it will make you laugh, cry and feel grateful--that even though he (or she) was not ready for children, didn't "want" this particular child, or just didn't feel "into" parenting right now--you CAN find faith in ...

From One Single Mother to Another

2 reviews
Sandra Picklesimer Aldrich

Regal Books, 2005

From One Single Mother to Another (or simply Mom to Mom)
From One Single Mother to Another is written by Sandra P. Aldrich. In the short space of thirteen chapters she describes from the sudden death of her husband up to her children being grown the trials and joys of Christian single parenting. Her writing is down to earth and full of wit and wisom acquired only through experience. It is written one to one. It is written for the single parent, not ...

Single Pregnancy Single Parenting: Creating a Positive, Fulfilling Experience
Keri Bowers

Park Alexander Press, 1996

Surviving Single Motherhood: A Story of Hope, Courage, Passion and Dreams
Nicole Franklin

Winepress Publishing, 2006

Successful Single Parenting

1 review
Gary Richmond

Harvest House Publishers, 1998

Extraordinary Christian-based, practical advice
Author, Gary Richmond, is a pastor and leads a divorce support group based in CA that has been in existence for more than 10 years. His sound advice is practical, heart-felt, and INVALUABLE! One could say that the book's 16 chapters fall into three major areas of support: (1). the parent & family in crisis...what's happening to us and how to survive, (2). 6 chapters focused solely on the ...

Raising Great Kids on Your Own: A Guide and Companion for Every Single Parent

3 reviews
David Frisbie, Lisa Frisbie

Harvest House Publishers, 2007

I Wish I'd Had This Twelve Years Ago...
When my divorce was final 12 years ago, I was left to raise two sons. I felt hopeless and alone (although people reached out to me) and I certainly felt unable to raise two boys. My sons are teens now. "Raising Great Kids" has some of the wisest parenting insights I've found anywhere, for kids of any age but especially for parents of teens or pre-teens. Wow. I wish I'd had this book twelve years ...

Quality Time For Dad: A Parenting Guide For The Single Father
Janice M. Todd

1st Books Library, 2004

In Quality Time for Dad, most of the questions a single father may WANT to ask, but never did, can be answered right here! In simple, to the point format. Everything from fevers to food and more is included in this simple to read book! Find out how to avoid becoming a Disneyland Dad, find a babysitter, avoid angry exchanges, set up your home for the various age groups and MORE!! If you plan on having your children following a divorce for any ...

Sing Your Own Song: A Guide for Single Moms

4 reviews
Cynthia Orange

Hazelden, 2001

Exceptional work
I'm usually not a big fan of self-help. In fact, I usually consider self-help to be an instrument of the Devil or, worse, the Republicans. Yet I was pleasantly surprised by this book. Cynthia Orange's prose is without the preachiness and dogma usually associated with self-help. This is a smooth, colorful read, well-written with lots of stories about the experiences of individual women. What I ...

50 Wonderful Ways to Be a Single-Parent Family

1 review
Barry G., Ph.D. Ginsberg

New Harbinger Publications, 2002

Small bites of wisdom to ease single parent family life
Highly experienced -- and very wise -- child and family psychologist Barry G. Ginsberg, Ph.D., has written a short book that covers a vast territory. Any single parent who is struggling with the burden of childrearing all alone, whether new to the role or not, would pick up insights here. There are really more than "50 wonderful ways" described clearly and realistically in these pages. What ...

The Complete Single Mother: Reassuring Answers to Your Most Challenging Concerns

25 reviews
Andrea Engber, Leah Klungness

Adams Media, 2006

Completely Worthwhile
I can't say enough positive things about this book. It covers just about every single mother situation imaginable, from issues for single mothers-to-be to issues for those already there. It is readable, sensitive, thoughtful and highly informative. As a psychologist, I find it helpful as a reference guide for my clients; I will recommend it heartily.

Positive Discipline for Single Parents : Nurturing, Cooperation, Respect and Joy in Your Single-Parent Family

6 reviews
Jane Ed.D. Nelsen, Cheryl Erwin, ...

Prima Lifestyles, 1999

Great book for stressed single moms!
I borrowed this book from the library and loved it so much that I decided I needed to make it a part of my own library at home. So many times as single parents we are stressed beyond belief by the world that we forget that it is just as hard on the children as well as ourselves. This book helps single parents to think through some of the traps of parenting that we fall into. It has had many ...

The Single Father: A Dad's Guide to Parenting Without a Partner (New Father Series)

6 reviews
Armin A. Brott

Abbeville Press, 1999

Difficult subject, helpful book
As a single father (never married to my child's mother), I've looked at as many books as I could find to get assistance in being a good father under the circumstances. I've only bought two - Live-Away Dads by William Klatte, and this one. Mr Brott's book is informative, interesting, easy to read and easy to understand. Contrary to so many books on this subject, I didn't get any sense of ...

Successful Divorce & Single Parenting: A Step-by-Step Guide to Transform Your Experience from Suffering to ...

4 reviews
Mickey Michaels

Possibility Press, 2004

How to aviod conflict and pain
It is so complex, these days, for couples to get divorced. I have been mediating divorce cases for 10 years and found this book to be very useful for the parents who were trying to split up their lives. I wish every couple who was getting a divorce would read this book, it would save them countless hours of pain and conflict and substantial legal fees. Bebe Gaines, Mediator

Single Parenting for Dummies

1 review
Marion Peterson, Diane Warner

For Dummies, 2003

Helpful
Bought this book while I was pregnant...and it helped calm my jittery nerves about being a single-parent. I no longer feel like I am the only woman in the world who decided to raise my child single.

Single Parenting in the 21st Century and Beyond: A Single Mother's Guide To Rearing Sons Without Fathers

4 reviews
Dr. Josef A. Passley

Trafford Publishing, 2006

A Lifesaver for single mothers
I have to confess that Dr. Passley is my therapist. As a divorced, single mother I had lots of problems when I first came to him. Because I was so out of control of my life I also suffered from depression and anxiety. Dr. Passley's advice on how to take control of my home was instrumental in helping me to get out of my depression and feel empowered and able to function. Instead of just telling me ...

The Single Parent Resource (revised, expanded edition)

5 reviews
Art Klein, Brook Noel

Sourcebooks, Inc., 2005

Helpful, supportive and practical resource guide
The author, Brooke Noel, was raised in a single parent home so she understands from firsthand experience the type of trials and support needed by single parents. The book covers the top concerns problems and challenges facing the single parent based upon a survey of 500 single parents: Household management (cooking, cleaning, chores, etc.), balancing work and family, finances, childcare, ...

Tony Evans Speaks Out On Single Parenting (Tony Evans Speaks Out Booklet Series)

2 reviews
Tony Evans

Moody Publishers, 2000

Hope for Single Parents
"Tony Evans gives Hope to single parents. This is a wonderful book. I shared it with my family members. Gave it to a single parent. I use it as a resource to help others."

Mom, There's a Man in the Kitchen and He's Wearing Your Robe: The Single Mom's Guide to Dating Well Without ...

10 reviews
Ellie Slott Fisher

Da Capo Press, 2005

Terrific "Real Life" Advice for Single Moms
Single moms are single, not dead. With humor, wisdom, and the insight only those who have "been there" can offer, this book helps single moms "get a life" without sacrificing the emotional needs of their chidren. Single moms will also want to check out the completely revised third edition of The Complete Single Mother.

The Single Mother's Guide to Raising Remarkable Boys

1 review
Gina Panettieri, Philip S. Hall

Adams Media, 2008

Practical, Relevant & Very Helpful
This is an excellent book and the title tells you exactly where the author excels. Written for busy, stressed-out single mothers who are trying to understand (?) and raise boys --- this book is hugely helpful. After a long time when there didn't seem to be any books for us single moms --- now there is hope. I highly recommend this book to any woman who is raising sons, especially ...

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