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
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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.
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Format:Paperback
I recently took this book out from the library because I'm going through a separation from my husband. I wanted to be the strong single parent that my kids could look up to. Well, I love this book and am here to buy it. I want my own copy so that I can highlight all the key points that are relevant to me.
This book feels like a conversation. There's nothing textbook-like about this book, and I appreciate that. It's almost as if it were directed at my situation. I can really relate to this book. There is a lot of encouragement and self-esteem building in this book, as well as some things from a kid's perspective.
I highly recommend this book and am actually very surprised that it hasn't already had lots of reviews.
This book feels like a conversation. There's nothing textbook-like about this book, and I appreciate that. It's almost as if it were directed at my situation. I can really relate to this book. There is a lot of encouragement and self-esteem building in this book, as well as some things from a kid's perspective.
I highly recommend this book and am actually very surprised that it hasn't already had lots of reviews.
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3.4 out of 5 stars
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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
single mom-in-it
Mar 31 2006
By irish girl
- Published on Amazon.com
Format:Hardcover
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.
9 of 11 people found the following review helpful
1.0 out of 5 stars
Entirely paternalistic and patently offensive
Feb 25 2012
By Single Mom by Choice
- Published on Amazon.com
Format:Paperback
I've never written a review, and as a single parent, have precious little time to do so, but this book has inspired me to warn others. This author espouses extremely socially conservative so-called 'Christian' right-wing views and makes strong negative judgments against individuals who have sex outside of marriage or who would consider abortion, even in the case of rape. This book is based entirely on opinion and the author's experience, which is obviously quite colored by his world views. Note that there is no empirical research cited to support any of his statements. Dr. Leman casts single parenthood as the result of some mistake, misfortune or lack, and never as positive choice. The book absolutely drips with sex stereotypes, for example advising single mothers to find male role models for their daughters who can also come and help out with car repairs and other mechanical problems around the house. Some of the other reviews have also highlighted his simplistic reasoning about complex issues (i.e., all things being equal, boys should live with their mothers and girls with their fathers; and, you gotta love this, no dating as a single parent until your kids are 18 and out of the house, or ideally, 21!!). What about the idea that happy and fulfilled parents are better parents!
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Helpful, As Far As It Goes
Oct 31 2008
By Lauren Hodge
- Published on Amazon.com
Format:Paperback
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 this book:
Raising Great Kids on Your Own: A Guide and Companion for Every Single Parent
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 this book:
Raising Great Kids on Your Own: A Guide and Companion for Every Single Parent
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