Would it be at all shocking to you, to hear and learn that as many as ONE THIRD of families in the USA today, are headed up by a single parent (both male and female representatives)? Personal circumstance, divorce, abandonment, even death, leaves the main custodial, remaining parent having to cope with all the caregiving, nurturing, role-modeling, challenges, rewards, obstacles and joys meant for a partnership of TWO! It can be overwhelming and wonderful, nightmarish and extremely tough – all at once. This practical, hands-on guide will take an overview of some of these and offer advice that can be used EVERY DAY! This guide is intended to assist single parents in their plight and challenges and focus on some real-life issues, answers and solutions to help them rebuild, live and enjoy their lives to its fullest potential. A. Introduction 3-9 (i) Why a book on the Rewards and Challenges of Single Parents? 3 (ii) Some introductory definitions… 6  Who is really in question here?  What and whom are single parents, as individuals, as a group?  What do we mean by ‘single parenting’? (iii) Why the dual focus rewards and challenges? 7 B. SECTION I: BREAKING WITH THE OLD AND GETTING ON WITH THE NEW! 10-15  Parenting Generally speaking - The value of a parent  Nurturing close connections and bonds, roles and responsibilities – connections that matter and make a difference  Solving behavioral problems and encouraging confidence – meeting children where they are  Strategies for dealing with parenting difficulties, facing a new situation and a unique set of ‘operating’ principles C. SECTION II: MAKING EVERYDAY COUNT AND MAKING A DIFFERENCE! 16-59  The transition and new circumstance – journeying down the path of the single parent  Seeing things from the child’s point of view  A new path and survival plan for single parents – rewards and challenges - SETTLING 16 - ORGANIZING 21 NEW FAMILY UNIT 32 - AGE-APPROPRIATE ACTIONS 38 - SCHOOL, SOCIETY AND FAMILY 40 - LOSS OF A PARENT (divorce, death, abandonment) 41  Conclusion 59 D. References, Resources, Online Links and Support Group 60

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