Part-Time Parent: Learning to Live Without Full-Time Kids
The only book on the market for non-custodial parents. It follows the stories of 20 men and women as they go through the initial separation, first birthdays and holidays without the kids, roller-coaster emotions, reflections, regrets, letting go and getting on with their lives. In this sensitively written book, Carolyn Pogue speaks from personal experience to those who have had to adjust to unoccupied bedrooms and breakfasts alone. Originally published as The Weekend Parent, this long out-of-print book is reintroduced at the request of family support groups everywhere. About Carolyn Pogue Freelance writer and editor, Carolyn Pogue’s work includes books, plays, articles, poetry and short fiction for both children and adults. She has edited several books, including Treasury of...
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God’s Grace in Divorce: Choosing Between Preserving the Marriage and Protecting the Children
Marriage is built on the understanding that both parties are rational and mature. This virtue is not always attainable and when a mental infirmity by the spouse begins harming the foundation of the family, love, commitment and prayer won’t have the strength to save the marriage and the survival of the family dwells on the responsible parent. God’s Grace in Divorce provides hard-earned insights into a complex problem that is poorly understood in the Christian circles. The book tells the author’s personal story in placing the family first and succeeding against all...
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I’m Hurting, Can Anybody Hear Me?: For Parents of Divorce or Separation
I’m Hurting, Can Anybody Hear Me? is a one-month journal with Scripture references to guide divorced and separated parents through an analysis of his/her relationship from beginning to end. Doubts and confusion of both parent and child are addressed. It concludes with each parent answering some of their own ‘whys’ and ‘why nots,’ while providing gentle instruction of how to protect and comfort their child....
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Moving Forward After Divorce: Practical Steps To: Healing Your Hurts; Finding Fresh Perspective
Divorce is a time of loss—it also becomes a time of change with the possibility that each partner might move forward toward personal restoration and wholeness. But how? David and Lisa Frisbie, authors of Happily Remarried, share godly wisdom, sound advice, and encouragement to help readers: heal from feelings of anger and abandonment discover the sufficiency of God develop interests, dreams, and skills raise healthy kids alone or as a co–parent manage money (or the lack of it) This excellent resource provides great help for those with children and will guide any divorced reader to see the hope of a second chance as they learn to depend on God’s grace, sufficiency, and promises. About...
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Two Homes for Tyler: A Story about Understanding Divorce
Children never want their children to get a divorce and most have a very hard time dealing with it if it happens. They fear everything will change and that can be very scary. Here Pamela Kennedy tells the story of a child whose parents get divorced, and how the life they have after the divorce is different than what it was before. While things are different for the family, they learn that different doesn’t always mean bad. This book includes a “Note to Parents” in which Vicki Wiley-Director of Children’s Ministries at First Presbyterian Church in Honolulu-gives suggestions on how parents can talk to their children about divorce and reassure them of their parents’...
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Co-Parenting Works! Working Together to Help Your Children Thrive
What if your child’s ‘life-after-divorce’ could be better than you’ve hoped for? As the post-divorce dust settles, your child’s chances of leading a healthy, successful life are directly linked to how you and your former spouse relate. So instead of listening to statistics, read this book to discover real world co-parenting strategies from author, counselor, and co-parent Tammy Daughtry. Discover how you can make positive co-parenting work for you and your child by: * Understanding how today’s actions will affect your child in five, ten, and twenty years * Teaming with your child’s co-parent to develop strategies in the best interest of your children * Helping your child feel at ease in both homes * Increasing your child’s self-esteem...
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