The Single Parent S Handbook

Single Parents offers an overview of this growing phenomenon, the problems faced by single-parent families, and their impact on society. Topics include men and women as single parents, single-mother families and poverty, the legal system and single parents, gay and lesbian parents, moral issues, and the effects of growing up in a single-parent family. The experiences of single parents in other countries are also discussed. This volume lists numerous resources, among them federal government programs; state statutes concerning child custody and adoption; private and public organizations; a guide to literature, films and videos; and information on the Internet.

This series aims to put the facts at the fingertips of anyone who needs to know about the law. Covering a wide range of topics, they are easy-to-read and explain your rights under the law. This volume deals with the law as it affects single parents.

Life as a single parent can seem daunting. You have to play all the roles in your children's life -- homemaker, provider, nursemaid, disciplinarian and teacher to name a few -- and you may wonder how you'll manage to fulfil every one or perhaps survive the grind. Being a sole parent is not straightforward but it can be deeply rewarding. Here, with insightful advice and humour, the author shares personal experiences and information to guide you through the maze to a life that you and your children can enjoy: discover how to build the four corners of your life for greater happiness; understand how your children may feel and react from infancy to teens; learn the practical steps you can take to make family life run more smoothly; find out where to get advice or help for the essentials from housing to finances and your legal rights; ditch the guilt and have more fun with your children.

Are you looking for a single parent guide written by an author who understand and shares your experience? Are you a single mother by choice? Are you looking for single mother assistance or single mother help? Would you like to learn about single motherhood? Does it seem difficult being a single parent in general? If you are able to answer yes to any of the above questions regarding single parenthood then "A Single Mother, A Few Perspectives...And anyone else that is a Single Parent" is the book for you. This incredible self-help book uses valuable strategies to assist single parents in maximizing their time, energy, and resources so they can make the most of their lives for themselves and their children. An excellent parent education manual!