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In We Got This, 75 solo mom writers tell the truth about their lives—their hopes and fears, their resilience and setbacks, their embarrassments and triumphs. Some of these writers’ names will sound familiar, like Anne Lamott and Elizabeth Alexander, while others are about to become unforgettable. Bound together by their strength, pride, and—most of all— dedication to their children, they broadcast a universal and empowering message: "You are not alone, solo moms—and your tenacity, courage, and fierce love are worthy of celebration."

Finally, a definitive guide to succeeding as a single dad. Raising kids without a partner could very well be the most challenging responsibility you’ll ever have to take on in your life. How do you juggle your job, chores, appointments, errands, and so on without getting overwhelmed constantly? And those are just the essentials. You need to stay on top of other important aspects to maintain a safe and nurturing family environment.

He Never Came Home is a collection of 22 personal essays written by girls and women who have been separated from their fathers by way of divorce, abandonment, or death. The contributors to this collection come from a wide range of different backgrounds in terms of race, socioeconomic status, religion, and geographic location. Their essays offer deep insights into the emotions related to losing one’s father, including sadness, indifference, anger, acceptance—and everything in between.

In Not with My Daughter!, Terry Vaughan gives dads vital information on how to decode the gestures, facial expressions, and verbal statements of all prospective boyfriends. With two daughters of his own rapidly coming of age, Vaughan realized he couldn't water-board every new boyfriend who came through his door. He came up with strategy that all dads can use to effectively "interview" and accurately assess the new men in their daughters' lives

Eating is an innate skill that has been overcomplicated by marketing schemes and a dieting culture. It’s time to leave the dieting culture behind for the whole family. It starts with the baby’s first bite! When babies show signs of readiness for solid foods, they can eat almost everything the family eats and become healthy, happy eaters in the process. By honoring self-regulation (also an innate skill) and focusing on a whole-food foundation, we can foster healthier children, parents, and families.

The true story of a single mother's love and perseverance, her son's autism diagnosis with its challenges and gifts, and their triumph together over life's toughest obstacles. Journey with Emily Colson--daughter of former White House Special Counsel Chuck Colson--as she takes you from her...

Popular YouTubers the Labrant Fam share their inspiring love story of how Savannah, a young, single mom, fell in love with Cole, a 19-year-old from Alabama, highlighting the redemptive, surprising nature of God at work in our lives. The Labrant Fam—Cole, Savannah, and their daughter...

Read by the author with Mac Harris. Winner of the 2024 Christianity Today Book Award for Marriage, Family, and Singleness Weaving her own story together with nine attributes of God's character revealed from Scripture, Anna Meade Harris speaks to vulnerable single parents and to churches who want...

With dozens of useful pieces of parenting advice, Roger McEwan shares the lessons he's learned, as well as, hilarious personal experiences from years as a solo dad. Advice also includes teaching your children to how to cook and letting them pick the clothes they want to wear.

Liv's Alone is an honest and hopeful memoir that captures the joy and the challenge that is parenting alone by choice. From smashing the fairy tale story that we're fed from a young age and grieving the life you thought you were going to have, to buying sperm from Denmark and bringing a baby into the world, Liv guides listeners through the highs and lows with warmth, humour and understanding.

As an overachiever, Lania thought she could make all her dreams come true by working hard, but she learned that love and getting married before 30 were not variables she can control. When she turns 31, Lania moves to Albuquerque and confides in a new obstetrician who encourages her to consult a fertility specialist. Some days, she is eager to start the process to become a mother on her own, choosing a donor and injecting herself with hormones. Other days, she misses the road not taken and the love story that could have been.

Kelly was bored. Growing up in a quiet Amish town in Northeastern Ohio in the 1970s, she was always on the hunt for excitement. Meeting Dace was an unexpected thrill. Home from the US Navy, this handsome young musician shared his drugs, music, and experiences beyond her naiveté. She never dreamed his charming facade hid a misogynist (a woman-hater) eager to take control of her life. This is Kelly’s journey from pregnant teen bride to brainwashed wife.

With humor, Scripture, and sage advice, Pam Farrel (child of a single mother) and PeggySue Wells (single parent of seven children) show you how to be decisive, create a nurturing home, be proactive, date wisely, pray for your child, embrace your happily-ever-after, and more.

No one said motherhood would be easy. For Adiba Nelson, the journey to parenthood started with a big bang and continues with a breakdown (or two) and several “why?” questions for God.

This generation of Keeping Up with the Joneses means having your social media perfectly curated and your front porch filled with flowers that look out onto a beautifully manicured lawn. Everyone waves and smiles, and you even become friends. But behind that door, you don't really know what families are facing. This intoxicating memoir shares the undeniable strength that few people recognize in single parents and what it means to step away from the familiar and venture into the unknown - raising kids and navigating the dating world again.

Marriages may come and go, but parenthood is forever. But what if you could have both - a great family life and a happy lifetime love? Enter Love Factually: For Single Parents [& Those Dating Them] - the first guide that relies on science instead of opinion to help this large and growing group of men and women find the right partner not only for themselves but their families.

From digital-age parenting expert Jordan Shapiro, a thoughtful and long-overdue exploration of fatherhood and masculinity in the 21st century. There are hundreds of books on parenting, and with good reason—becoming a parent is scary, difficult, and life-changing. But when it comes to books...

Nationally acclaimed parent coach and trainer Tina Feigal returns with this revised edition of her book, formerly titled The Pocket Coach for Parents.

This is an audiobook in the I-Can-Do-It Book series. It helps you to build respect in your child. It gives simple steps for children to listen, respond, and do as they are told, or "mind you". A respectful, mindful child is a child who follows instructions. This is a softer, more direct, and highly effective way to build compliance. Parents will not have to yell, scream, swear, threaten, or even make ultimatums.

Raising a child on your own is one of life’s greatest challenges—but it can also be one of the most rewarding. This guide is designed to support single parents at every stage, offering advice, emotional guidance, and strategies to help both you and your child thrive. Inside this book, you’ll discover how to manage your daily life, balance work and family, handle stress and fatigue, and create a stable and loving home environment. You’ll learn how to strengthen your bond with your child, nurture their confidence and resilience, and guide them toward becoming happy, well-adjusted adults.