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"Report writing, like motor-car driving and love-making, is one of those activities which almost every Englishman thinks he can do well without instruction. The results are of course usually abominable."
- Tom Margerison,
'A Random Walk in Science' compiled by R. L. Weber,
edited by E. Mendoza
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| | The Single Father:
A Dad's Guide to Parenting without a Partner
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| | by Armin A. Brott
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ZIN Product Number: 10262230
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 Format: Paperback, 303 pages
Publisher: Abbeville Press, Incorporated
ISBN: 0789205203
Release Date: Jan 9, 2000
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An indispensable resource for all single dads by the author of Abbeville's best-selling New Father series.
In this ground-breaking volume author Armin Brott gives single dads the knowledge, skills, and support they need to become-and remain-actively involved fathers. With the same thoroughness, accessibility, and humor that have made the books in his critically acclaimed NEW FATHER series the best and most popular fatherhood guides in the country, Brott steers divorced, separated, gay, widowed, and never-married men through every aspect of fathering without a partner. Incorporating the advice of top psychologists, lawyers, and other experts, The Single Father offers a wealth of essential information and practical tips.
Illustrated with cartoons that underscore the challenges and, yes, even the satisfactions of single parenting, and complete with an extensive list of resources for divorced, widowed, and gay dads, The Single Father is one book no single dad can afford to do without.
Other Details: 45 black-and-white illustrations 300 pages 6 x 6" Published 1999
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We'll also talk about some of the practical steps, such as hiring a lawyer and/or finding a mediator, that you'll need to take right away in order to ensure that you and your children have the opportunity to develop and nurture the kind or relationship that's best for all of you.
You and the System
In this part we'll discuss the various obstacles (including your ex) that sometimes make it hard for single fathers to be as involved with their kids as they'd like to be. We'll examine child-custody arrangements, child support, alimony, and access (visitation), all with an emphasis on preserving your mental well-being and your relationship with your children.
You and the Kids
Although becoming a single father will undoubtedly take its toll on you, it will have longer-lasting, more profound effects on your children. And if you're going to be able to help them, you'll need a solid understanding of what they're going through. That's what you'll get in this part. We'll examine the wide range of emotions they'll be experiencing and take a serious look at how you can help them cope.
This part also includes valuable, age-appropriate information and tips on how to stay actively involved with your kids, whether you see them every day, every week, every month, or only once a year.
You and Your Ex
If you aren't a widower, in all likelihood you're going to have an ongoing relationship with the mother of your child(ren), possibly for the rest of your life. The very idea may make you sick, but you'd better start getting used to it. Remember, one of the biggest predictors of how kids fare psychologically and emotionally after their parents break up is how well the parents get along. In this part we'll talk about the importance of getting along with your ex and we'll take a look at some easy (and important) ways to keep your relationship civil.
Unfortunately, your ex might not be as open-minded as you. For that reason, this part also includes a serious discussion and plenty of hard-hitting advice on what to do if she interferes with your relationship with your kids.
Practical Matters
In this part we'll concentrate on the nuts and bolts (and shopping lists) of setting up your new home and your new kitchen. We'll go over some of the finances of fatherhood, such as saving for college, reducing your expenses, saving for retirement, and estate planning. We'll also discuss the ins and outs of finding quality child care.
Starting Over
It may be the farthest thing from your mind right now, but sooner or later you'll want to rekindle your love life. In this part we'll talk about getting back into dating, about how your new relationship(s) will impact you, your kids, and even your new partner. And since she many have kids of her own, we'll get you ready for yet another role: stepfather. Finally, we'll discuss your ex's love life and how it-and her new partner(s)-might affect you and the kids.
A Note on Terminology
He/She/Child/Children
Because you might have a son or a daughter or one (or more than one) of each, I've tried to alternate fairly regularly between "he" and "she," "your child" and "your children," and "your kids." Except where it's obvious, most of these phrases are interchangeable.
Your Ex
Whether the mother of your child has passed away or was your wife, your girlfriend, your lover, your fiancee, or a one-night stand doesn't matter. She's still your child's mother and occupies a special place in your child's heart and mind. Given the number of possible appellations, I decided, in most cases, to go for the most generic term: your ex.
A Small but Important Disclaimer
I'm not a pediatrician, lawyer, financial planner, or accountant, nor do I play one on TV (I do have a radio show, though). I'm also not gay or widowed, although I am single. And even though every sentence you're going to read in this book has been reviewed by real live single (or formerly single) fathers and by experts in the appropriate fields and has been pronounced sound, accurate, and reasonable, each single father's situation is unique. So please check with a professional whenever you're unsure about whether the steps you are taking are in your best interests and in those of your family.
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| | | |  | | | Acknowledgments Introduction You First Feelings Getting a Lawyer You and the System Custody Child Support Access (Visitation) You and Your Kids Breaking the News to Your Children Helping Your Kids Cope with Their Feelings Staying Involved with Your Kids Discipline: Getting Your Kids to Cooperate You and Your Ex Keeping Things Nice Changing Relationships with Other People When Things Go Wrong Practical Matters Striking a Balance between Work and Family Setting up Your New Home Setting up a Kitchen Giving Yourself a Financial Tune-up Starting Over New Relationships Appendix Preparing Your Own Parenting Agreement Selected Bibliography Resources Index Author Biography: Armin Brott, author of The New Father Series and a contributing writer to BabyTalk magazine, has written on fatherhood for the New York Times Magazine, Newsweek, the Washington Post, American Baby magazine, Parenting magazine, and many other periodicals. His weekly radio show on parenting is carried by one of the largest radio stations in the San Francisco Bay area. He and his family live in Berkeley, California.
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