Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 649
EAN: 9781932783254
Edition: Revised, Updated ed.
Format: Illustrated
ISBN: 1932783253
Label: Sourcebooks, Inc.
Languages: Array
Manufacturer: Sourcebooks, Inc.
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 360
Publication Date: 2005-11-01
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
Release Date: 2005-11-01
Studio: Sourcebooks, Inc.

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What kind of help do single parents need most in their day-to-day lives? The Authors asked that very question of over 500 single parents in an in-depth survey. Now, Noel and Klein provide the answers to the top concerns, problems and challenges of single-parenting life--answers that are practical and real-life solutions, readers will find hundreds of resources to help take control of their lives. This new revised edition features all new resources-over 200 resources in all.
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

Customer Rating:
Summary: so, so
Comment: not as good as I expected. Your life will go on if you dont buy it. its ok and esy to read but not an asset to any single parent.

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Customer Rating:
Summary: Help for any parent--single or not (hint-- Military Moms)
Comment: 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.

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Customer Rating:
Summary: Brook Noel has helped me !
Comment: This book has helped me with so many good resources to use. Brook knowing first hand how hard it is to live in a single parent home has given us help to make it with what we have. Thanks Brook, you will never know how much my life has been changed thru reading your book.

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Customer Rating:
Summary: The Single Parent Resource
Comment: 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.

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Customer Rating:
Summary: Helpful, supportive and practical resource guide
Comment: 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.

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