The Single Parent Resource (Paperback)

~ (Author), Art Klein (Author) "Getting to where you are now-a single parent raising one or more children-is an extraordinary achievement..." (more)
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Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review

It's no news that being a single parent is not an easy row to hoe, especially not to the 13 million individuals in the United States who currently find themselves in that role. What is news is that there is now a book that offers real assistance on a variety of pertinent issues. There are chapters on communication and house rules, family dinners and quality time, job burnout and business trips, realistic budgets and how to have a social life while still providing responsible, loving parenting. With scads of quotes from single parents on their frustrations, solutions, and general experiences, it's a support group in text form. It's full of advice, which means there's lots that will be helpful and pertain to your specific predicaments, and plenty you'll pass right over as not applicable to you. And it's a resource book, addressing the concerns expressed by the over 500 single parents Noel surveyed, with hundreds of topics and tips, as well as references for further support. --Stephanie Gold

From Booklist

Noel and Klein's handbook covers the most important concerns of single parents throughout the country, economically presenting the issues and lavishing tips, techniques, and strategies for gaining mastery over them. They present such key family issues as getting organized, managing the household, balancing family and work, creating a financial plan, dealing with difficult emotions, finding high-quality child care, and creating a support network; and although the perspective they emphasize is that of the single parent, any parent might benefit from adopting the practical solutions they advance. In addition to its relevant and substantive content, the guide is especially noteworthy because it is so readable: deftly written, upbeat but never patronizing, concise, and detailed when more information is essential for understanding or for taking action. Kathryn Carpenter

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Product Details

• Paperback: 282 pages
• Publisher: Champion Press, Ltd; 1 edition (May 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1891400444
• ISBN-13: 978-1891400445
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.5 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #821,733 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Helpful, supportive and practical resource guide, March 17, 1998

By A Customer

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, emotional health for children and parents, and much more.

Although I'm not personally a single parent, I found the guide helpful for any busy parent. Many of the categories and tips are applicable to anyone.

I just wish Amazon.com didn't offer this book by special order only---it's definitely the type of resource single parents need to get into their hands right away.

14 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Single Parent Resource, May 27, 2000

By A Customer

The Single Parent Resource is one of the most practical and comprehensive guides available today. With an easy to navigate table of contents, the book lends itself as a ready reference guide. As a single parent, I was impressed with the amount of information packed into it. It covers many of the issues that I have encountered and provides solutions that work. Single parenting is not easy but Brook Noel's book gives me more tools to deal with real life, day to day challenges. Thank you for giving me this help.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Help for any parent--single or not (hint-- Military Moms), October 23, 2005

By	Joanna Daneman (Middletown, DE USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 10 REVIEWER)    (COMMUNITY FORUM 04)

This review is from: The Single Parent Resource (revised, expanded edition) (Paperback)

Ok, maybe you are a single mother or father for whatever reason; divorce, out-of-marriage children, widowhood or a temporary situation such as a spouse serving in the military. Here is a book that would make a WELCOME gift to anyone in this situation. Funny thing is, though, the advice in this volume would also apply to anybody raising a family.

There are lists of resources, certainly, for help if you are widowed or divorced, but there are also handy lists on how to run a household (for example, budgeting and de-cluttering. Lists of resources for health.)

There is a section on signs of trouble; is a child exhibiting signs of fear? They probably won't tell you "Mom, Dad, I'm afraid of the big bully in the schoolyard who steals my lunch money and has threatened to kill Fluffy Kitten if I tell!" In children, signs of fear are shown in actions or changes in behavior. Here's a chapter on what those signs are.

Any parent would benefit from this book, but I suggest you think about buying a few copies and passing them on to parents who have a spouse overseas. It would make a wonderful Thanksgiving present. Recommended for all new parents.