{"product_id":"2940014416443","title":"Single Parenting \u0026#x2013; Becoming the Best Parent For Your Child!","description":"Organizing\u003cbr\u003eChallenges: Tension, stress, harsh words, conflict, fights, arguments, quality of family life\u003cbr\u003etogether, synergy, emotions that are rampant and patience wearing thin, upset at the smallest\u003cbr\u003elittle thing. Lack of focus and direction\u003cbr\u003eRewards: How you as a family can bond together and work through things, caring and\u003cbr\u003esupporting each other, even when the going gets tough, making the bonds and connections\u003cbr\u003eeven stronger than before. Talking about things that are hard and how you are coping can be an\u003cbr\u003eeye-opener, sharing perspectives and solutions very empowering!\u003cbr\u003eProviding stability, order, schedule, routine and a firm foundation amidst uncertainty is a huge\u003cbr\u003eresponsibility BUT also an immense opportunity to reconnect with each other.\u003cbr\u003eGetting, staying and keeping everyone else on track and organized, fed, clothed, taken care of,\u003cbr\u003eon time, where they need to be, when they need to be, in clean clothes and staying sane in the\u003cbr\u003eprocess can be quite the challenge for any single parent. The reward is that is provides you with\u003cbr\u003ethe opportunity to inspire, engage and mobilize your kids into and in your family unit. They take\u003cbr\u003epart in building and shaping their own happiness, family life and future. That is the great reward.\u003cbr\u003eA new start and beginning, possibilities and potential. Keep focusing on the positive as opposed\u003cbr\u003eto dwelling in and upon the past. It is of extreme importance that anyone and everyone stay\u003cbr\u003econnected, have a voice, speak up, communicate clearly and check in with each other regularly.\u003cbr\u003eThis is the perfect opportunity to help starting the healing process, strengthening the bonds and\u003cbr\u003econnections between parents and kids, individually and collectively as a family unit.\u003cbr\u003eYou are the authority and disciplinarian in the family unit. Demand and earn respect, trust and\u003cbr\u003ehonesty. Be fair, open and consistent. Do not over-react and set some rules that you all can live\u003cbr\u003ewith in this new situation. Organizing and customizing your lives the way you want it. Who gets\u003cbr\u003eto do what, when? Which sports and after-school activities, weekends and hobbies and more\u003cbr\u003ecan be discussed and decided together. The sole parent, guardian and champion of course has\u003cbr\u003ethe final say and input.\u003cbr\u003eSingle Parenting – Becoming the Best Parent For Your Child!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDo everything in your power to foster your children’s uniqueness and personality. Everyone has\u003cbr\u003esomething that makes them unique NEVER FORGET THAT. Encourage their self-sufficiency\u003cbr\u003eand independence. Let them do chores around the house, take control of their lives and stop\u003cbr\u003eacting like victims, try and play guilt-games or manipulate, disobey, rebel or act out. Teach\u003cbr\u003ethem to respect you, each other and others at all times.\u003cbr\u003eHow does your family (new) handle conflict, stress and crisis?\u003cbr\u003eAre there verbal arguments in the household?\u003cbr\u003eCan you still love and care for each other, despite the difficulty and or words that you are\u003cbr\u003ehaving? How do you stay grounded and connected with each other?\u003cbr\u003eAre there opportunities for the family and you and the kids, one-on-one to discuss how they feel,\u003cbr\u003ewhat they want, concerns, disagreements?\u003cbr\u003eSingle Parenting – Becoming the Best Parent For Your Child!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNew Family Unit\u003cbr\u003eChallenges and rewards: letting go of the old and embracing the new, also involved moving\u003cbr\u003ebeyond the past, breaking ties and moving on. As mentioned earlier, this causes a lot of stress\u003cbr\u003eand anxiety (especially for the kids). It is journeying into the unknown, uncertain and unchartered\u003cbr\u003ewaters and territory.\u003cbr\u003eAs a member of this new family situation and context, unit, everyone has a role to play and a\u003cbr\u003econtribution to make. Whether you are in an only child or multiple children situation, you will feel\u003cbr\u003ethe weight of this one on your shoulder. These children's lives are entrusted and loaned to you\u003cbr\u003eto champion, enable, empower and foster. You are all they've got. You are the one left behind.\u003cbr\u003eSome children cope with changes, loss and upheaval better than others. NO TWO KIDS ARE\u003cbr\u003eTHE SAME.\u003cbr\u003eDealing with fights, rebellious behavior, bad grades, even isolation and detachment, can be\u003cbr\u003ehard at times - especially if they are your own children. You can try and compensate for the\u003cbr\u003emissing parent but never replace or bad mouth. Teach and model respect, forgiveness and\u003cbr\u003econsideration, no matter how tough the situation. They are now looking to you for guidelines and\u003cbr\u003edirection.\u003cbr\u003eIf you have an only child, you might see this as your ONE opportunity to get things right. Do not\u003cbr\u003eput too much pressure and expectation on either of you. Enjoy and foster, grow your\u003cbr\u003erelationship, bond and connection.\u003cbr\u003eBeing over-protective is the real danger here. Attachment and preoccupation is quite common\u003cbr\u003eas kids become","brand":"Tea Time eBooks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47069242556656,"sku":"2940014416443","price":0.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940014416443_p0.jpg?v=1763607946","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940014416443","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}