The Single Dad's Survival Guide: How to Succeed as a One-Man Parenting Team
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| Rating | : | 4.87 (602 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1578566703 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 192 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-06-29 |
| Language | : | English |
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A wealth of wisdom directly applicable to all parents Midwest Book Review The Single Dad's Survival Guide by Mike Klumpp is a logical and "father friendly" guide emphasizing on how to deal with the practical as well as the emotional issues in the challenges and issues involved with being a single male parent today. From dealing with logistical problems like household management; to protecting one's own mental health while coping with strong-willed young ones; to resources one can contact when ones needs assistance; to overcoming anger, hurt, and fatigue in difficult times, and so much more, The Single Dad's Survival Guide . C. Komeshak said OK - Good for encouragement, short on practical advice.. As a single father raising two children, I was looking for and expected a lot more specific and practical helpful advice. Its an easy read, but I estimate this book to be approximately 90% "encouragement".I think this is a book the author would have liked to have available when in this same circumstance, but it may be better categorized for most people as a 'spiritualistic' guide than a plain survival guide. Author does a good job covering the need to take care of yourself while taking care of a family and to get help when needed.I do NOT recommend i. Helpful Derek This book has helped me a bunch. There's no way to be exhaustive, so If you're looking for that, look elsewhere. It's practical and the author is upfront about how he's managed to make single parenting work for him. I recommend it for those who need a pick me up and a person who knows what a single dad goes through.
Find logistical help on everyday challenges, including finances, family schedules, household management, and staying on top of your work. Take advantage of practical guidance on everything from supporting and nurturing your kids to protecting your own emotional health. Inside this book you ll find the support, advice, and encouragement you need to succeed. You May Be Single, But You re Not Alone. Learn how to get past anger, hurt, and fatigue to stand strong as the man your children need most a man who provides security, stability, and spiritual guidance during one of the toughest times in their life. Being a great dad is challenging enough when you re part of a two-person team. The good news is you re not alone. It s all here to help you succeed as a solo dad. Here are practical solutions for everything you re facing from conflicting emotions to day-to-day time management. How can you provide the emotional, physical, and spiritual support your children need, cover all the details of running a household, and still earn a living to support your family? Being a solo dad could easily be the toughest job of your life. You ll find useful pointers on a daughter s unique needs, a son s inner struggles, and even how to recruit trusted friends to pitch in. But now you re raising your kids single-handedly. With plenty of humor and real-world insight, The Single Dad s Surviv
“This is the most informative and genuinely helpful guide for single fathers that I’ve read in my twenty-seven years of divorce recovery work. Mike Klumpp is determined to honestly pass along his hard-won insights and skills to all fathers who really want to get better at fatherhood. Talley, drtalley, counselor, author of Reconcilable Differences and Too Close Too Soon“For a single dad, it doesn’t have to be pretty–it just has to work. I wish this book had been around when my kids were young.” –Bob Bennett, songwriter and recording artist whose Songs from Bright Avenue album deals with divorce recovery “From the first page of The Single Dad’s Survival Guide, you enter the no-fluff zone of practical tools that will not only get you through today, but will provid