THE CHALLENGES AND REWARDS OF SINGLE PARENTING

Table of Contents:

A. Introduction

(i) Why a book on the Rewards and Challenges of Single Parents?

(ii) Some introductory definitions

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?

B. SECTION I: BREAKING WITH THE OLD AND GETTING ON WITH THE NEW!

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!

The transition and new circumstance journeying down the path of the single parent

Seeing things from the childs point of view

A new path and survival plan for single parents rewards and
challenges

SETTLING
ORGANIZING
NEW FAMILY UNIT
AGE-APPROPRIATE ACTIONS
SCHOOL, SOCIETY AND FAMILY
LOSS OF A PARENT (divorce, death, abandonment)

Conclusion

D. References, Resources, Online Links and Support Group

60 pages