Product Description

Being a parent is challenging enough. Being a single parent can seem downright impossible--until now. Drawing on material from his successful Single Parenting That Works curriculum guide and video series, America's favorite parenting expert, Dr. Kevin Leman, brings help and hope to the legions of single parents struggling to raise happy, healthy, well-adjusted children in a loving, caring and biblically grounded way. Using his trademark quirky, no-nonsense approach, Dr. Leman shows parents how to build healthy, mature relationships with their former spouses, how to develop their children's self-esteem, and how to discipline and relate to their kids in accordance with their unique God-given personalities.

Features:

• Building stability for your children by getting your own life in order.
• How forgiveness opens the door to healthy relationships
• Learning to deal with your "ex" with an olive branch rather than a hammer
• Dating and remarriage
• Helping your child thrive in a single parent home

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #101586 in Books
• Published on: 2006-10-04
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 288 pages

From the Inside Flap
Wonder how you can get it all done . . . and still stay sane?

Dr. Kevin Leman knows the challenges you face as a single parent. But he insists that challenges are just that—challenges, not insurmountable obstacles. They merely require an extra dose of determination and courage, along with wisdom and a sense of humor.

And that’s what Single Parenting That Works provides. With candor that will set you at ease, Dr. Leman addresses such issues as

• Three mistakes you don’t want to make.
• Why a “team” is so important.
• Pressed for time and money? Practical and creative solutions.
• The opposite-sex fix—why you and your kids need it.
• Finding the balance between love . . . and limits.
• What to say to the question you fear most.
• How to bond for a lifetime with your child.
• Are you ready to date?

So reflect. Evaluate. Dream. Problem solve. You’ll be encouraged and motivated as you answer the three key questions after each chapter, suited for both individual and group use.

Most of all, you’ll discover that you can do it.
You can make single parenting work.
One step at a time, with determination and courage.
I guarantee it.

From the Back Cover

Short on time, Long on responsibilities?

Do you feel guilty for everything you can’t give your kids?

Wish you had a “script” of what to tell your kids about your divorce or the fact you never married?

Are you asking yourself, What’s next? What do I really want in life? What do my kids need to be healthy, successful adults?

In Single Parenting That Works, family and parenting expert Dr. Kevin Leman offers insight with a touch of humor on the topics closest to your heart, your finances, and your future.

Discover the six keys that will transform your perspective and help you create a plan tailored to you and your family. You can not only survive these busy years but thrive—together.

About the Author
Dr. Kevin Leman, an internationally known psychologist, radio and television personality, and speaker, has taught and entertained audiences worldwide with his wit and commonsense psychology. The best-selling and award-winning author has made house calls for hundreds of radio and television programs, including The View with Barbara Walters, Today, Oprah, CBS's The Early Show, Live with Regis Philbin, CNN's American Morning, and LIFE Today with James Robison. Dr. Leman has served as a contributing family psychologist to Good Morning America. He is the founder and president of Couples of Promise, an organization designed and committed to helping couples remain happily married. Dr. Leman and his wife, Sande, live in Tucson. They have five children.

Customer Reviews

single mom-in-it
Before reading this book I felt like I needed to find someone to fill the role of "dad" for my kids. I am so glad I read this book before making that mistake! Now I feel encouraged that I can be a good mom, with thriving kids. I felt this book was jam-packed with practical advice and also had great wisdom. I am now confident that I can do the job! This is a must read for anyone who finds him/herself as a single parent.

Helpful, As Far As It Goes
This is a well-written book from the "birth-order guy", Kevin Leman. I've read several of his other books and I enjoy his writing style. You'll enjoy reading this book.

Having said that, I think there are better single-parenting resources available elsewhere. Look around here on Amazon for other titles and compare the reviews. My personal favorite is "Raising Great Kids On Your Own" which was just recommended by Focus on the Family. It's available here on Amazon also.

Kevin Leman is a smart, accomplished counselor and author: this book is worth the price. Meanwhile look around and compare other titles. If you're a busy single mom on a budget, spend wisely!

Lauren Hodge
Apple Valley, CA
I also highly recommend:
Raising Great Kids on Your Own: A Guide and Companion for Every Single Parent

dumped and rejected? guilt-laden? take heart!
as a single-mom-to-be, this book has been invaluable in telling me mostly what i already know and a lot of what i need to hear anyway. ladies (and gentlemen), give it a read. it will make you laugh, cry and feel grateful--that even though he (or she) was not ready for children, didn't "want" this particular child, or just didn't feel "into" parenting right now--you CAN find faith in yourself--that YOU did the right thing or are doing the right thing. and, in the end, "adversity will make you bitter or better" (p. 21). i have to believe that adversity will make both me and my son better people. this book has really helped me see that i always had everything right in front of me anyway--and now i have jack, too--and even better--he has me.