Abc's for Mommy! Part of the Young Parenting Series

By Juliann Mangino

ABCs for Mommy! has exercises that keep teenage parents involved throughout their child's upbringing. Each letter (from A-Z) is the basis for inspirational messages that promote positive thinking and strong character traits and build healthy and happy relationships. Young moms are given tools to reflect on their situations through writing and thinking and learn the power of self-motivation and positive thinking in the context of parenthood and creating a solid family foundation.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Doc Publishing
• Release date: Sep 28, 2015
• ISBN: 9780996737012

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Abc's for Mommy! Part of the Young Parenting Series

Part of the Young Parenting Series

Juliann Mangino’s

ABCs for Mommy!

Juliann Mangino has dedicated her career to improving the lives of teenage mothers and their children.  This workbook is a testimonial to her tireless efforts to create a space for teen mothers to learn and grow as individuals and parents.  Dr. Mangino’s work gives mothers hope and inspires them to realize a better future.

Charlene A. Trovato, PhD

Associate Professor and Associate Chair

University of Pittsburgh

School of Education

From A-Z, Dr. Mangino uses each letter to give inspirational food for thought.  She created a place for young parents to reflect on their situations through writing and thinking, not only of their lives as parents, but as young people with a future that can be as bright as they choose to make it.                                      

Laura Haskins-Bookser,

author, Dreams to Reality

ABCs for Mommy!

Part of the Young Parenting Series

Created and written by

Juliann G. Mangino, Ed.D.

Copyright © 2015 by Juliann Galmarini Mangino

All Rights Reserved

No part of this publication may be adapted, reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise without permission from the publisher. 

ISBN-13:  978-0-9967370-1-2

Doc Publishing

Acknowledgements

I have been the recipient of countless inspirational stories from former high school students who were also teen mothers.  I have been truly inspired by these remarkable young women.  Their stories motivated me to write ABCs for Mommy!

Thanks to Kelly and Michele who shared very personal stories of their teen pregnancies so that other teen mothers may learn from their experiences and feel connected. 

ABCs for Mommy! is dedicated to my twins, Mark and Melina and my husband, Matthew.  I could not have accomplished this journey without the full support of my family. 

Mark and Melina have always been remarkably patient and understanding about my career and the importance in helping others, while Matthew encourages me to continue writing—and reaching—new goals.  His influence and tireless energy are what inspire me to continue thinking and sharing. 

Introduction

The challenges facing teen mothers are not insurmountable.  However, those challenges must not be ignored.  ABCs for Mommy! is intended to empower young mothers to meet those challenges head-on. Young mothers will be encouraged to focus on a healthy pregnancy, to understand the power of nurturing, the value of being a successful student and a responsible citizen. 

It sounds like a tall task, but it’s not if a young mother is committed to success and gives ABCs for Mommy! a chance to have an impact on her life and the life of her child. 

Teen pregnancy can have serious consequences for both males and females including decreased chances of finishing school, a difficult financial future, and health risks for both the mother and child. 

Although young and expectant mothers may feel isolated and alone, they need not despair.  The Young Parenting Series will help young mothers; young fathers and the extended family of young