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From birth we treat boys differently to girls: we hold them less, talk to them less and discipline them more harshly. Society is full of stereotyped masculinity and families often pass down inherited beliefs of what 'manliness' should look like. How to Raise a Gentle Man is a book for any parent...

Embarking on the dating scene can be a fun though sometimes daunting prospect for any single woman. But for the more than 10 million single women in the U.S. with children at home, dating is a much more complicated matter. Whether uncoupled through divorce or death, single moms face a wide range of questions: When will I be ready to date and how do I start? When-and what-should I tell the kids? What happens if I love the guy and the kids hate him?

In this honest and touching memoir, author Donita Chanel relates her experiences raising two sons on her own and imparts the lessons she learned, successes she experienced, and the knowledge that even in difficult situations, laughter is still possible. She hopes that by sharing her story, other women will feel empowered and confident in their ability to raise their sons into men.

The young man’s guide to handling life’s challenges from a decidedly masculine perspective. Increasingly, adolescent boys are growing up with no appreciable male influence. With single motherhood and the overwhelming predominance of women in teaching positions, many boys have no one at home or school they can relate to. Do you know a boy without a positive male role model? How about a young man who could benefit from a simple and concise explanation of the common challenges young men face and the traditional masculine mindset evolved to tackle them?

What is a (real) man? Is it someone who can treat a lady right, or is it someone who can provide for his family? In reality, too many boys just grow up, have sex, and have a family. That doesn't make them (real) men.

An eye-opening look at one mother's determination to provide positive male role models for her son, and the power of great mentoring to change lives. When MaryAnne Howland's son was turning thirteen she organized a "Black Mitzvah" rite of passage celebration for him. Max is one of the...

People all over the world have found the man of their dreams, gotten married, and entered into committed, loving relationships. The trouble with intentionally dating as a single mom is the belief dating takes time away from your kids or that your kids won’t like your man. With this step-by-step guide, you’ll learn the workings of single parent dating life, knowing when you are ready to date, how to attract the right man, safety tips, and much more. Right now, there are people who have gotten married and found their dream man. Don't miss out. Start dating today!

If you grew up without a father figure, you may be concerned about whether you have what it takes to be a great dad. Author Kendall Smith, son of a single mother, takes you under his wing, sharing the wisdom he has gathered from his own experience as a father, from observing other dads, and from interviewing various generations of men.