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

by Dr. Josef A. Passley (Author)

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Product Description
The successful treatment of boys with behavior problems from the youngest ages to the teenage years is an enormous challenge to everyone involved in the care of these children. Aggression in youth is a major public health problem in this country and a burden on their families and communities. Boys who do not listen and who are aggressive are the most frequent visitors to child mental health clinics. They obtain help from caring professionals in clinics and private offices. But, parents who live with their sons and are most involved have a role that is important and crucial for success.

Dr. Passley describes from his practice and study of the literature parenting practices that have not worked well for the single mother. He moves from these examples to describe more effective ways to handle difficult situations that lead to improved and strengthened mother-son relationships. He gives clear and simple rules for effective parenting and recommends how best to deal with the topic of the absent father.

Dr. Passley skillfully presents those most important parenting tasks facing the single mother of building self-esteem, establishing boundaries, and establishing male role models for her son. His suggestions are easy to understand and presented with the assurance that they will work.

Dr. Passley has an understanding that stems from his academic interest and years of clinical experience as a child psychologist at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center. He directly addresses the single mother and provides her with a recipe to gain control of her family. Dr. Passley is to be congratulated for his optimistic and forceful presentation of this very important topic of a single mother parenting a son.

Joan P. Gerring, M.D. Medical Director, Child Services Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Pediatrics Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Baltimore, Maryland

Product Details

• Paperback: 156 pages
• Publisher: Trafford Publishing (November 7, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1425103588
• ISBN-13: 978-1425103583
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.1 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #401,102 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Lifesaver for single mothers, January 13, 2007

By	tweets32 (Pasadena, MD USA) - See all my reviews

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 that I need to discipline my children (which is what everyone else would say) he gave me the specific steps to take and even warned me on how my child would rebel at every stage. He encouraged me to stick with it. At the time, I had a very angry, lazy 17 yr old and a 5 yr old who was not only out of control but would never sleep through the night. I was so tired and defeated that I had literally given up. After one year of working with Dr. Passley, my life has been transformed. My eldest son is now 18 and just graduated from the Air Force Basic Training. This is the kid that I never thought could even keep a job at Pizza Hut. My youngest is now 6, sleeps all night, is doing great in Kindergarten. Although he is still a very active kid, he has learned how to obey. People who know us comment on how much more calm he is. Before seeing Dr. Passley, my life centered around going to work and taking care of my children. Now, I have friends and a social life and take time for myself. And my kids are doing much better for it! Dr. Passley really knows what he is talking about and has plenty of clinical experience to back up his ideas. If you are a single mother and are overwhelmed by the seemingly inexplicable behavior of your sons, then please, get this book.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars YBH Yes But How? , June 22, 2007

By	Selena A. Eldridge - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I have been a student of Dr. Passley's, and I am also a colleague as I currently work in the mental health field. Dr. Passley's knowledge and insight has been translated into an exceptional tool by way of this book, able to be utilized across circumstances; whether a student, parent, client or practioner this book is an invaluable resource. I think the piece that I found to be most valuable was the very practical "how-to" steps. I am a firm believer that knowledge in-and-of-itself does not have the capacity to change us, but the practical application of knowledge has profound effects. Knowledge without application is just information, knowleged applied is wisdom. This is what I call the YBH (yes, but how). Dr. Passley does an excellent job comunicating the "How" in his book. I have already recommended his book to several clients and I will continue to utilize this book as part of my professional resource tools.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars from one of his counseling students, January 14, 2007

By	C.Student - See all my reviews

Dr. Passley writes in a very down to earth and practical manner. His book was insightful and yet easy to read and understand. I have attended classes where Dr. Passley was my professor and have been blessed by his knowledge and found that his book was just as much of a delight. His practical tips make reading the book worth while and it is a quick easy read for those who do not have much time. While the book talks about rearing a son as a single mother, many of the principles found in the book would also be helpful to raising girls, though not all of them would be applied in the same manner. It was a great book. If you are a single mom or work with children being raised by single mom's I highly recommend reading the book. It will help you gain insight into some of the do's and don'ts as well as providing encouragement as you seek to do the best for your children. If you are currently in a relationship with a man, be it the father, or someone else, but are not married the book would still be very beneficial for you to read (even if you are living with the guy).