This is a book about single parenting. It is written by someone who has been there: someone who learned about single parenting the hard way. Someone who learned the old fashioned way - by doing it. I learned a lot of things that don't work by trying them. What I am doing here is writing the book I wish I had read before the kids moved in. I am a man and even though I know it is still rare to find single fathers with all the responsibility, I was, and still am, a member of that rare breed: the single father. Recent statistics indicate we (single fathers) only account for 17.4% of the...

One of the most complex challenges any parent, and especially a single parent faces, is the detection of underage alcohol and drug use. Similarly complex is trying to intervene appropriately with teens who are using alcohol or drugs. Sadly, over 5000 young people die every year as a direct result of underage drinking. As parents we rightfully expect our kids to try stuff as they grow up. But staying on top of this insidious problem is horribly complicated and especially if we ourselves drink. This is a short book to summarize the facts about underage alcohol and drug use and arm parents with...

Single parenting is one of the most difficult challenges we can face in life. Certainly, it is an Adventure hence the title, "Adventures in Single Parenting." This is the book I wish I could have read before the kids moved in. I was, and still am, a member of that rare breed: the single father. When I started writing about our adventures, I thought it was going to be about single fathering. I originally intended it to be a book for men who were single parents. As I thought about it and wrote about single fathering, I realized that most of my experiences were similar to the experiences of my...

Single parent dating is a complex topic that embodies a myriad of issues, questions and concerns. Should single parents date? How long should they wait after a divorce to start dating? What should they say to their kids? How should they go about introducing their dates to their kids? When should they introduce their date to their kids. How will the kids feel? What about intimacy? Should they try to live together? How well does that work? What to expect from the kids, the partner? How to handle integrating together single families with diverse interests. These and other sensitive issues are...