Positive Discipline for Single Parents: A Practical Guide to Raising Children who are Responsible, Respectful, and ResourcefulThe philosophy of positive discipline is that of raising children in a positive environment enabling them to grow into secure, capable people. Tailored to the needs of parents, teachers, and anyone who works with children, Prima's "Positive Discipline" library is an invaluable resource. The challenges that single parents face are daunting but increasingly common. They're not insurmountable, and they can be exhilarating as this book shows with practical encouragement and expert advice on redefining the parenting role, creating a partnership between parent and child, instilling emotional stability, pursuing your own social life, and more. |
Contents
Introduction | 1 |
Setting the Stage for Single Parenting | 5 |
Yours and Theirs | 17 |
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