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Do you ever lose your patience with your child and then feel bad? Does parenting sometimes feel daunting? Don't worry, you are not alone--that's absolutely normal! You will, however, minimize the frequency at which it happens by learning the skills and strategies needed to understand your child's core needs for emotional safety, connection, and love. It can take some practice, but this handbook will teach you how to follow peaceful parenting principles and develop a healthy relationship with your children.

After nine years of marriage, Toyin M. Falusi, MD, a specialist in infectious diseases, found herself divorced and raising two young children. It was a trying, stressful time, but rather than accept the hackneyed stereotype of the miserable and overwrought single mom, Falusi chose to embrace her new existence. Twelve years later, she’s still leading a happy, successful life. In The Decade After: Surviving Thriving After Divorce, she shares what she’s learned along the way.

It's Christmas, and you can't get your child to sleep. Help is here with Mary Fern's Go to Sleep books. Children can often find it difficult to go to sleep, especially at Christmas time when the long wait for Santa is nearly over. It's much more fun to play with friends and family. Their busy minds find it difficult to unwind, and sleep can become problematic. These delightful Christmas tales are designed to help them achieve restful sleep.

The Mindful Parent brings together Dr. Peterson's village interviews, observations, research, and over 35 years of work as a psychologist to teach modern parents how to raise healthier, more well-balanced, and kinder children. It includes creative ideas from parents who are currently adopting these practices and balancing other aspects of their personal, career, and financial responsibilities to assure their children get the support they need to thrive.

Baby Out of Wedlock is the first and only guidebook written specifically to help the millions of unmarried parents who find themselves involved with an unexpected pregnancy. This award-winning book answers all the basic questions regarding paternity tests, co-parenting relationships, child custody laws, visitation rights, support payments, and much more. The result is a better relationship with your co-parent and lower attorney fees.

In a world that is evolving with such unprecedented pace, how can we ensure our children remain happy and healthy? Bestselling author and qualified child therapist Kate Silverton explains that whilst our older children might be more independent and more mature physically, emotionally they need us more than ever. Kate outlines the seven core 'pillars' parents can put in place to provide the strongest foundations for their children's mental health and happiness - sharing easy evidence-based tips and scripts to support anyone in the position of caring for a child.

Are you a stressed out mom? Do you want to know the ultimate recipe to living a stress free life? Well this is the guidebook for you. Some topics I am going to cover: Taking care of yourself, no stress lifestyle, caring for your kids, financial independence, pay your own bills, investing in yourself, establishing healthy relationships with family members, avoiding toxic family members, becoming mentally and physically strong, and more.

Co-parenting is a highly discussed topic in recent years, as more divorced couples are trying to work together in an attempt to put their best foot forward when it comes to parenting their kids. The worst part about it is that so many of the books out there on co-parenting seem to focus solely on dealing with the children. They forget about the importance of having to also deal with your ex. Society also seems to spend so much time on the how's and the why's of co-parenting that they forget to explain what it is, both on the surface and at its core.

From a middle-school dropout and single teen mom turned educator, author, and pro-family advocate, comes a unique and candid memoir about a woman who was pregnant at 16 and willingly chose to have her baby. Parenthood Unplanned provides an in-depth perspective of both the raw and sobering truth - as well as the humor, joy, and adventure - of an unexpected pregnancy. Written through a Christian lens, Sarah shares practical, inspiring, and honest advice for young parents and their families facing the unexpected.

What happens when your story doesn't end the way you thought it would? When the dream life you have been working towards becomes something you must walk away from? When you swap a Hollywood marriage and a LA mansion with waterside views, for a little attic flat shared only with your daughter, beneath the star-filled sky of deepest North London? When you find yourself not lonely, but elated—elated to be alone with yourself, who you genuinely thought you might never get to see again?

In 2015 former England football star Rio Ferdinand suddenly and tragically lost his wife and soul mate, Rebecca, age 34, to cancer. It was a profound shock, and Rio found himself struggling to cope not just with the pain of his grief but also with his new role as both mum and dad to their three young children. Rio's BBC1 documentary Being Mum and Dad touched everyone who watched it and won huge praise for the honesty and bravery he showed in talking about his emotions and experiences.

Most people will find themselves going through a difficult time after a breakup. With the addition of shared custody, everything can swiftly become overwhelming. They may find themselves unable to move on positively as a result of their difficult ex, or they may be fulfilling their role as a parent while combating their ex on the side. This eventually leads to an inability to react constructively and block out one’s instincts after enduring years of gaslighting or abuse.

As a teen mom turned doctor, Dr. A certainly had the odds stacked against her. Raised in the crime-ridden streets of Detroit, her family was turned upside down at age 13 when her parents divorced and her mother was shot by a hitman—and survived! Three years after, Dr. A became a teen mom, young and pregnant while still in high school. Despite it all, she went on to earn three degrees and six figures before the age of 30, all while raising her son and working full time! Using secrets that fostered career management for life, she didn’t just beat the odds, she crushed them!

Why are single mothers still portrayed as one-dimensional, hot messes? Why are we constantly told that children of single parents will be damaged for life? In this myth-busting manifesto, Sarah Thompson shares her own experience of single motherhood, along with contributions from leading child psychologists, to examine the positive impacts that being raised by a single parent can have on a child. She shares practical tips for dealing with the many financial challenges that single mothers face, and advice on how to navigate work when you’re parenting solo.

With dozens of useful pieces of parenting advice, Roger McEwan shares the lessons he's learned, as well as, hilarious personal experiences from years as a solo dad. Advice also includes teaching your children to how to cook and letting them pick the clothes they want to wear.

This is not how this was supposed to go! I had envisioned many more decades with my husband Robb in the complicated, beautiful life of marriage. But in the course of 12 hours, our family of four became a trio, and since that day my boys and I have been creating a new life in an upside-down world. This new book is in a lot of ways is a sequel to And Life Comes Back, to answer the question: “And then what happened - after the crisis became reality and your life began again?”

In We Got This, 75 solo mom writers tell the truth about their lives—their hopes and fears, their resilience and setbacks, their embarrassments and triumphs. Some of these writers’ names will sound familiar, like Anne Lamott and Elizabeth Alexander, while others are about to become unforgettable. Bound together by their strength, pride, and—most of all— dedication to their children, they broadcast a universal and empowering message: "You are not alone, solo moms—and your tenacity, courage, and fierce love are worthy of celebration."

Laurie's message to you... Even if you think your life is over, it isn't! "Where you are" means where you are now, and it can change. It doesn't have to be the end; it can be the starting point for something new. Look, it really is okay to struggle sometimes. It's also okay to allow other people to help. If you're having a hard time, that doesn't mean you have nothing to contribute! Even if you don't believe it yet, you do have something valuable and precious to offer.

We all have a story. If people are willing to listen to the stories of others and be open to learning different perspectives, we can create less judgment with more understanding and mutual respect. This book is about the journey of a young single mother and the stigmas and stereotypes she faced because of it. It describes her journey of obtaining her Ph.D. to show her daughters that stereotypes are simply opinions waiting to be shown a new perspective and that we write our own story.

People all over the world have found the man of their dreams, gotten married, and entered into committed, loving relationships. The trouble with intentionally dating as a single mom is the belief dating takes time away from your kids or that your kids won’t like your man. With this step-by-step guide, you’ll learn the workings of single parent dating life, knowing when you are ready to date, how to attract the right man, safety tips, and much more. Right now, there are people who have gotten married and found their dream man. Don't miss out. Start dating today!