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The Complete Single Father: Reassuring Answers to Your Most Challenging Situations
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Product Description
Being a single parent is a tough job no matter who you are, but if you're a single dad, you likely feel you've entered a strange, new world. Whether your kids are 12 months old or 12 years old, the tips and advice in this comprehensive guide will make the little tricks of parenting feel like second nature to you. Authors Elaine Fantle Shimberg and her son, single father Michael Shimberg, show you how to:
Throughout, Fantle Shimberg and Shimberg include "Tips from the Trenches"--anecdotes from more than 50 single dads just like you on what works and what doesn't--as well as recommendations from lawyers, marriage counselors, psychologists, social workers, teachers, and clergy members.
With The Complete Single Father, you'll have everything you need to enjoy your kids while maintaining a stable environment and reducing stress for all involved--without losing your sense of humor!
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #186321 in Books
- Published on: 2007-11-01
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Binding: Paperback
- 320 pages
Features
- ISBN13: 9781598692082
- Condition: NEW
- Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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About the Author
Elaine Fantle Shimberg is the award-winning author of more than 20 books. She has written numerous articles on family issues for Reader's Digest, Woman's Day, Men's Health, Consumer Digest, Essence, and Glamour and has appeared on Today>/I> and other national TV and radio programs. She is also on the advisory board for the website KidsGrowth.com. Her son and coauthor, Michael Shimberg, himself a divorced father of two, is a certified financial planner for a leading financial services firm. He has mastered juggling carpools and cooking, as well as the technique of tying bows on his daughter's dresses.
Customer Reviews
A MUST READ for all fathers
The Complete Single Father; A five star book written by a mother, son collaboration. The mother, Elaine Fantle Shimberg, an award winning author of more than 20 books, and Michael Shimberg, a successful single parent of two.
The Complete Single Father is a wonderful reference tool for single fathers, either through divorce or death of a spouse, as was my case in July of 2000. I wish now I had a copy then. It is a MUST READ for the single father now adjusting to his new role in life with his children and ultimately with himself. The authors even cover proper nutrition and give recipes for a balanced meal. Try "Georges Slow Cooked Beef Tips."
The Complete Single Father, reading it just might make you a complete married father as well. "TOYK." Think of your kids.
(Review written by Craig Denbow, Dec. 21, 2007) Are You Ready to Be Your Own Boss?
Great for ALL dads......single or not!
Many chapters of the book -- including Reassuring Your Children, Communicating Effectively, Showing Affection, Playing Together and Being Consistent with Discipline -- act as a how-to guide for being an engaged father. In addition to being extremely applicable to single fathers, several of my girlfriends are buying this book for their husbands so that they might feel less "helpless" when their wives are out of town on business, etc., and to help steer dads into the role of a fully engaged father. One of the greatest features of the book is its organization. Each chapter is broken down into sections and the table-of-contents is much more detailed than most, which makes it easy to skip to the sections that are relevant to you. I recommend the book to all dads, single or not!
Excellent resource for single dads
The Shimbergs have written a thorough, detailed guide for single fathers navigating the treacherous waters of single-fatherhood. Most of the materials is aimed at divorced fathers. Includes both specific tips and activities, and "tips from the trenches" from single dads who have dealt with the many issues addressed in the book. There is also general parenting advice as well as general relationship advice for divorced dads dealing with an ex and plunging back into the dating world. Highly recommended for newly divorced dads who want to minimize the impact of their divorce on their kids (and their relationship with their kids).
