A Single Mother, A Few Perspectives..And Anyone Else That is a Single Parent

By Mary Elizabeth Jones M.A.

Being a single mother has often times been viewed in a negative perception and almost always associated with endless struggle. However, this revelatory new book by Mary Elizabeth Jones changes those preconceived notions and presents single motherhood in a more positive light.

A Single Mother, A Few Perspectives: And Anyone Else That is a Single Parent assists single mothers in finding a better outlook on their situation while providing valuable advice on how to maximize their time, energy, and resources. With four main areas consisting of “Now You Are a Single Mother, A Few Directions to Look Forward To,” “Type of Income (Most) Single Mothers are Exposed to & Five Ways to ‘Flip’ it,” “Five Ways to Relieve Stress,” and “Bringing Out the Best in You and A Way to Make That Happen Today,” this wonderful self-help book is full of useful suggestions to help single mothers make the most of their lives, for themselves, and for their children.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Mary Elizabeth Jones M.A.
• Release date: Dec 1, 2012
• ISBN: 9781301547234

Mary Elizabeth Jones M.A.

I have used my experience overcoming the adversity of single motherhood to look at the positives in the experience and share them with others. I have a Master’s in Business from Liberty University and a Bachelor’s in Human Development and Family Studies from Kent State University. My goal is to use my experience and insights to the benefit of single parents of all ages, and to change the negative perception of single parenthood.

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A Single Mother, A Few Perspectives

...and anyone else that is a Single Parent

Mary Elizabeth Jones, M.A.

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Copyright 2012 Mary Elizabeth Jones M.A

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Table of Contents

Disclaimer

Words from the Author

Introduction

Chapter 1: Now You Are a Single Mother: A Few Directions to Look Forward To

Chapter 2: Types of Income (Most) Single Mothers Are Exposed to, and Five Ways to Flip Them

Chapter 3: Five Ways to Relieve Stress

Chapter 4: Bringing out the Best in You, and A Creative Way to Make that Happen Today

References

Disclaimer

This book describes the author personal experiences coping with single parenthood. Although every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the contents of this book, errors, and omissions may occur. The author or publisher assumes no responsibility for any damages arising from the use of this book, or alleged to have resulted in connection with this book.

This book is not completely comprehensive. Some reader may wish to consult additional resources if the need should arise, or when appropriate.

The company mentioned throughout this book does not pay the author or publisher any endorsements or provide any funding whatsoever.

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To my mother, Sylvia Mines, Barbara, Delia, Kameelah, Myron, Charlie, Jason

Lucas Sr., Jason Lucas Jr., Sonny, Jason Mines, Asya, and Createspace, .

Thank you for your love, support, and inspiration. Without you all, this book would not have been possible for single parents.

Words from the Author

When you hear the term single mother, what is the first thing that comes to mind? Is it poverty, welfare, struggle, or simply taboo? There are many negative stereotypes regarding the single mother. Single motherhood affects women of all races and backgrounds, regardless of their circumstances—whether those women are divorced, widowed, never been married, or was single by choice. Being a single mother is an epidemic that grows every second of the day. The following are some alarming statistics regarding single motherhood.

According to the US Census Bureau in November 2009:

* There are approximately 13.7 million single parents in the United States, and those parents are responsible for raising 21.8 million children (approximately 26 percent of children under the age of twenty-one in the US today).

* Approximately 84 percent of custodial parents are mothers; and 16 percent of custodial parents are fathers.

* Of the mothers who are custodial parents, 45 percent are currently divorced or separated, 34.2 percent have never been married, 19 percent are married (in most cases, these numbers represent women who have remarried), and 1.7 percent were widowed.

It is obvious how a child is created, and most importantly, it is a mother—who gives that child life, regardless of the consequences. A number of women did not realize that they were going to be a single mother (including myself) until they received their pregnancy results. When that happens, you realize that you are no longer able to think of only about you in all aspects of your life.

Single motherhood may very well be hard at times, but the crucial part about it is this, and please read carefully: The decisions you make each and every day of your life (and in your child's or children's lives) will make being a single mother a more fulfilling role.

This book focuses on ways to improve single motherhood. There are so many stereotypical and negative views out there on the nature of single motherhood, and I strongly believe it is best to maneuver away