365 Positive Strategies for Single Parenting [Paperback]

Susan Brown (Author), Monica Simmons (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1998

As we approach the 21st century, single parenting is fast becoming the dominant parenting style in the United States. But that does not make the task any easier! One parent must juggle multiple roles in the family . . . alone.

365 Positive Strategies for Single Parenting can help single parents face and overcome the challenge successfully. The book discusses: positive one-minute strategies for maintaining balance between the needs of a child and oneself developmental stages of children parenting tips related to the developmental stages visitation from the absent parent abandonment by a parent parenting for the future

Brown and Simmons will help single parents become more efficient and prepared for the unexpected while creating a family of important values, strength, and love. 365 Positive Strategies for Single Parenting is an ideal resource not just for custodial parents but also for noncustodial relatives, school counselors, ministers, or anyone working with children of single-parent families.

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

365 Positive Strategies for Single Parenting will help you answer the many questions and handle the complicated issues of single parenting with children of any age. You can become more efficient and prepared for the unexpected while creating a family with important values, strength, and love.

"The authors provide practical, concrete guidance for handling the everyday stresses and joys of parenting alone, from the birth of children through the teenage years. They recognize that single parenting is hard work, but it is also an unparalleled accomplishment."-Diana R. Garland, Ph.D., Editor, Journal of Family Ministry, Professor of Social Work, Baylor University

"Packed with practical tips suitable for all parents, 365 Positive Strategies offers solid advice on everything from temper tantrums to dating. A must-read for anyone dedicated to raising a confident, capable child."-Floyd L. Griffin, Jr., Georgia State Senator

About the Author

Susan B. Brown holds a doctorate in the field of learning disabilities and is an associate professor at Kennesaw State University in Kennesaw, Georgia. She has hosted seminars on the topic of "Parenting Special Needs Children" for the past 20 years and speaks to national and state conventions on behalf of children for the betterment of education. Brown is the single parent of twin teenage boys.

Monica S. Simmons began writing children's books in 1987. She taught handicapped children in the Atlanta area for 13 years and taught at the graduate level at the University of Georgia for two years where she is now pursuing a doctorate in Educational Curriculum. She has been a guest speaker on education at state and national levels. Simmons is the single parent of two elementary school-aged children.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Peake Road (April 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1573121770
• ISBN-13: 978-1573121774
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,595,478 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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