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The Complete Single Father: Reassuring Answers to Your Most Challenging Situations

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Authors: Elaine Fantle Shimberg, Michael Shimberg
Publisher: Adams Media
Category: Book

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Format: Illustrated
Media: Paperback
Edition: illustrated edition
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 320
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.8
Dimensions (in): 8.9 x 6.5 x 0.9

ISBN: 1598692089
Dewey Decimal Number: 306
EAN: 9781598692082
ASIN: 1598692089

Publication Date: November 1, 2007
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Editorial Reviews:

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: P /UL LI Make your house (or apartment) a home LI Juggle your work and personal schedule with that of your kids LI Co-parent with your ex for the kids' sake LI Handle special circumstances if you're a widower LI Celebrate holidays and deal with in-laws LI Raise daughters, both youngsters and teens LI Cook foods your kids will eat LI Field common childhood maladies LI Date again /UL P 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. P With IThe Complete Single Father/I, 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!

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars

Excellent resource for single dads January 7, 2008
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).

5 out of 5 stars

A great help to all dads December 23, 2007
This book is such a blessing to single fathers, and, for that matter, any father. As a counselor, I frequently deal with men who have become single fathers, either through widowerhood or divorce. Sometimes, men must care for children because the mother is ill or away, as with so many military families these days. There are also many men who want to be closer to their own children and feel more competent to nurture and care for them. This book is a great answer for any dad who feels lost and alone. Fathers who read this book, even before the baby is born, will be reassured to know that parenting is a skill they can learn, and The Complete Single Father is exactly what its title says, a complete guide for any father who seeks information on expertly caring for his children. Any father, single or not, should have this close at hand, and mothers will find it useful, too. I'll recommend it to all the fathers I counsel, and it would also make a great Father's Day gift. Tina Tessina, author of Money, Sex, and Kids: Stop Fighting about the Three Things That Can Ruin Your Marriagebr /br /

5 out of 5 stars

A MUST READ for all fathers December 20, 2007
3 out of 3 found this review helpful

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. br / 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."br / The Complete Single Father, reading it just might make you a complete married father as well. "TOYK." Think of your kids.br /(Review written by Craig Denbow, Dec. 21, 2007) Are You Ready to Be Your Own Boss?br /

5 out of 5 stars

Great for ALL dads......single or not! October 29, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

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! br /

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