Well after over a yngle Parentear now I am about ready to launch my new book“Kickin Butt as a Single Parent” “99 Tips that every single parent must have”. It is some what surreal when you actually get a copy of a book that you wrote. I never thought that I would write a book let alone one that is getting such great reviews. I like many of you just do what we do because we love our children and it is the right thing to do. Being a parent can be one of the most difficult things we will ever do, but at the same time the mostrewarding. I am blessed to have been able to take my experiences as well as those of others and share them with the world.

The initial reviews, some of which are below, are coming in fast and furious. I truly believe that this book will not only transform your life but that of your children’s. Yesterday at a meeting with some media types I shared my book. After just glancing at some of the tips and my writing style they asked to buy ten books on the spot. Moments like that just reinforce my commitment to reach out and help all parents not just single parents.

Since I am self publishing this book I need your help. If you are willing to share the book with your email list or willing to allow me to put a banner on your website please let me know. I am willing to send you a free copy of the book just for helping me. Continue reading »

 

Well Jack and Michaela made their annual trek to Montana this summer to see their grandparents, cousins, aunt and uncles. I for the first time didn’t because I had to really focus on finishing my book “Kickin’ Butt a a Single Parent” 99 Tips Every Single Parent Must Have (available August 12th) and making a living in this difficult economy. Michaela was going to be gone for three weeks and Jack for 12 days. I have been without the kids before, but never this long. When you raise your kids 24/7 you become a close knit group. Sometimes this is good and well, sometimes this is not so good. We all have a tendency to get on each others nerves every now and then but always seem to work through it.

I have to tell you that after the first day I really didn’t miss them so much. I wondered if I should feel guilty about this or if i was just going through some sort of delayed separation syndrome. By the 5th day I still didn’t miss them. This is getting interesting now. By the 10th day I was considering asking my parents if they could stay another three weeks and you know what, I didn’t feel guilty at all:)

It’s interesting that no matter how much I love and enjoy my kids, I was really enjoying being away from them. I think that we all need some “Me Time” every once in awhile to recharge our batteries. We all need a break from our kids, and our kids need a break from us. I just hope that next summer they understand that as I send them off for eight weeks:)

 

Today I want to post a letter that was written back in 2005 by Ms. Polly Sigh. I think that it will remind all of us how blessed we are to live in the greatest country in the world. Have a great holiday everyone.

Dear Reader:

This weekend, as we celebrate the birth of our great nation, I ask that you ponder the meaning of freedom and democracy. And that you thank the brave men and women of yesterday and today who have sacrificed so greatly to ensure the traditions bestowed by our remarkable founders. Continue reading »

 

I think that as parents, especially single parents, we spend so much time wanting to be supportive of our kids. Maybe it’s because we only see them so often, or maybe because we worry about how being raised by a single parent might affect them later on in life.

Webster defines support as:

to bear or hold up ; serve as a foundation for.   Continue reading »
 

Since it is Friday and the weekend is upon us, I thought that I would share with you a job description that a friend of mine recently shared with me. I have posted this blog once before but believe that it it is worth repeating. I hope that it brings a smile to your face and starts your weekend off on the right foot. It is hilarious and something we can all relate to.

POSITION:

Mom, Mommy, Mama, Ma Continue reading »

 

I recently read an article by Lisa Belkin that I thought was very interesting and a sign of the times. The article chronicles the pendulum swing in society with regards to fathers getting primary custody of  children in divorce. Now many of you would think that as a full-time Dad I would be happy about this. I am not. I believe that all children need both parents in their lives. I also believe that they need their parents an equal amount of time. I do not buy the argument that because one parent works more than the other they should not have as much custody. I believe that if given the chance loving and involved parents would find the time to be with their children. I am proof that as a full-time single dad you can make it work if you are willing to sacrifice the little things in order to gain the big rewards.

I have copied the article below so that you can make your own decision. I would love to get your feedback so fell free to comment below or email me at bill@singledadstown.com Either way never forget that LOVE is spelt TIME….

More Fathers Are Getting Custody in Divorce Continue reading »

 

A few years ago I was emailed this list of the eleven things you will not learn in school. I was told that it was presented by Bill Gates at a High School commencment speech. Since then I have been informed that it was actually an an excerpt from the book “Dumbing Down our Kids” by educator Charles Sykes. Regardless of who said it, I was so impressed with it that I shared it with  both Jack and Michaela. OK I have shared it with them on more than one occasion :) I now want to share the list with you, because as a parent I believe that our kids have come to expect more from the world than the world is actually willing to give. I want to make sure that my kids understand that there never has been, and never will be a substitute for hard work. I hope that you enjoy it as much as I have.

RULE 1
     Life  is not fair – get used to it.

     RULE 2
     The  world won’t care about your self-esteem. The world
     will expect you to accomplish something BEFORE you  feel
     good about yourself. Continue reading »