Parenting Resources

Boosting Your Parenting Know-How! Do You Know How?

Have you ever given in to the kids because you can’t stand the pleading, you’re sick of the bickering, you’re worn down by the whining, or you’re just plain worn down? Have you ever said “Yes” to something you thought should be a “No” because it took too much energy to fight? Well, take heart. You [...]

By Bette Freedson|2015-04-13T15:55:48+00:00October 4th, 2014|Counseling, Parenting Resources|

Did You Know That There are Almost Ten Million Single Mothers?

Trekking the path of single motherhood can sometimes feel as if it is straight up the mountain with no help to cook and make camp. At times loneliness may feel like the only companion. However, we single mothers are strong, resilient, courageous women, blazing the trails for each other, and modeling the courage to carry [...]

By Bette Freedson|2015-04-13T15:55:48+00:00September 2nd, 2014|Parenting Resources|

"This is a fine book full of support for single parents who have to face the job  of raising children alone, and having to share them with another caregiver  when they return to work. I would advise all single mothers to read it."

T. Berry Brazelton, M.D.,  Professor of Pediatrics Emeritus at Harvard Medical School

"The responsibilities of single mothers can be daunting. "Soul Mothers’ Wisdom" provides inspiring counsel to help them flourish. The stories and insights provide unique resources that will foster a stronger sense of self and more fluid access to inner resources."

Jeffrey K. Zeig, Ph.D., director, The Milton Erickson Foundation

"Bette Freedson provides lucid guidance in the form of a coherent, workable program  that shows the reader how to rob the boogey man of his power to scare, victimize  and stress women into believing that one person cannot do a two-person job."

Helen Adrienne, LCSW, BCD , author, On Fertile Ground: Healing Infertility