By DON MALE
Leading Alone
Single Parenting
Every family requires a leader. In more traditional families, a team of two shares the leadership role. But as a single parent…you are LEADING ALONE.
Organized in helpful topical chapters, LEADING ALONE is designed to provide everything needed for your “single parent tool belt.” Learn why “NO!” is a complete sentence, how to take the “So What? Now What?” and “TEASPOT” approach, along with other strategies, examples, and ideas for creative parenting.
From toddler tantrums to teenage temptations, help your family take ownership of their behavior, feelings, and attitudes. See immediate changes in your relationship with your children. Changes that mean the difference between bad feelings and good ones; between fighting and loving.
Author | Speaker
Don Male
Since discovering his 12-year-old son had a substance abuse problem Don has devoted his life to the whys and hows of parenting in difficult circumstances. This led him to developing effective strategies for parents with strong-willed or out-of-control children in both traditional and single-parent families. His experienceas a para-professional counselor, a mentor-trainer, and a mentor in both urban andsuburban communities has prepared himfor the roller coaster ride labeled parenting. Don and his wife Sandy are enjoying life in Greenville, North Carolina with two of their five children, three of their eight grandchildren and two of their four great grandchildren.
I love the writing style and conversational tone and think you have nailed it. I see the value of this book for sure and think it will help single and traditional parents.
I’ve read your book and find it very interesting. I’m amazed at the plethora of insights and anecdotes you’ve accumulated. They certainly apply to single parents but are equally valuable for everyone. Thank you for letting me read your book and be a part of the realization of your dream that you have been pursuing for a long time. I’m sure it will be a success because it is well written and because there are many people who will be able to benefit from your insights.
Don is passionate about sharing the great wisdom he possesses in a very practical way. His actionable examples and helpful advice can be seen through every thoughtful interaction he has with others.
“So here’s the thing – I love it. It’s so you. I have the good sense of working with kids and anyone else we could have the privilege of mentoring in one place. This is so helpful for so many and I think single moms would be crazy not to take your words seriously, because this stuff works.
If I would have had it when I was with STS, I would have used it as my parenting Bible. This can be broken down into workshops taking one chapter at a time. Thanks for the work you put into this well documented book for all in need.
I loved the stories, of course, and the practical advice that was broken down into bite sized pieces.”
I have always said parenting is the most difficult job and the one we have the least training and information. Your book is well written. I’m confident it will be a valuable guide to parents raising teenagers.
This is an excellent book! It’s a book for anyone wishing to improve interpersonal communications, understanding, and relationships
“Speaking as a “coach,” I like it {Leading Alone}, I especially like that it addresses single parents, brings God into parenting and is direct. Great job! Thanks for all you have done, and continue to do for families.”
“I first heard Don speak at a community forum of budding civic leaders. He spoke on the concerns, pain and hopes for us in general and parents in particular who have strong-willed, acting up or out-of-control children. His comments captured the audience from the first words, held our interest and instilled a feeling that there was a solution to our ever-increasing juvenile delinquency problems.”
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