Podcasts about single parent families

In this main session talk from the 2024 Rooted Conference in Dallas, TX, Anna Meade Harris unpacks the story of Daniel 4. Anna shares about the gracious pursuit of the Hound of Heaven. Anna Meade Harris is the is the Senior Director of Content at Rooted, co-host of the Rooted Parent podcast, and the author of God's Grace for Every Family: Biblical Encouragement for Single Parent Families and the Churches That Seek to Love Them Well (Zondervan, 2024), winner of Christianity Today's 2024 Book Award in the Marriage, Family, and Singleness category.Follow @therootedministry on Instagram for more updates and Subscribe to Youth Ministry Unscripted wherever you listen to podcasts

If we haven't been there ourselves, we have no idea what it's like. When Anna Meade Harris's husband went to be with Christ back in 2010, she suddenly found herself navigating the new and difficult world of being a widow and single -parent to three young boys. In many ways, she lost her place in the local church. Now desiring to help families, churches, and youth ministries navigate the unique realities of single parent families, Anna has written a book that will help all of us understand and respond to the unique needs of single parent families. I chat with her about that book, God's Grace For Every Family, on this episode of Youth Culture Matters.

In our broken and fallen world, we know that the traditional structure of the family struggles for existence. All we have to do is turn to a family God gave us 2000 years ago, the Holy Family, to be our model and inspiration for today.

Jody Boyd's journey began with a deeply personal loss – the passing of her dear friend Michelle Singleton to cancer in 2005. She took that pain and created a remarkable nonprofit devoted to supporting single-parent families facing cancer. The Singletons offers critical monthly programs including Singletons Monthly Care Days, Bare Necessities, Beyond Books, and Healing Harvest. She collaborates with oncology nutritionists and local chefs to ensure the meals provided in the Monthly Care Days are both nutritious and tailored to the needs of the families they serve. In 2020, Jody's vision expanded with the acquisition of a building she transformed into the H.U.B. (Help Us Build: Strength, Hope, and Community). This dedicated space provides essential supplies for the home and meal preparation, while also hosting events such as Singletons Santa's celebrations and educational Wellness Beyond Cancer workshops to foster a sense of camaraderie among the families. Click here to learn more about The Singletons: https://thesingletonsaz.org/ Original air date: August 15, 2024.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this follow-up episode, Cameron interviews Anna about her book, The Grace of God from Single-Parent Families, with a particular emphasis on how brothers and sisters in Christ can serve single parents in their communities and churches. For married parents and singles, being aware of the particular challenges single parent families face is the first step towards understanding how to love their families well.Resources:God's Grace for Every Family: Biblical Encouragement for Single-Parent Families and the Churches That Seek to Love Them Well by Anna Meade HarrisSome Blunt Challenges to the Church About Single Parents by Eric TonjesRooted Youth Ministry Podcast Episode on Growing Up with a Single ParentJoin us for Rooted 2024 in Dallas, TX, October 24-26 Follow us @rootedministry!

Parenting is hard with two engaged parents...and for single parents, the challenges amplify. Join Kari as she talks to Anna Harris,  a single mom of 3 boys who lost her husband to colon cancer in 2010, as Anna shares hope for single parents and those who want to love them well. Make sure and get Anna's new book GOD'S GRACE FOR EVERY FAMILY, packed with wisdom and encouragement! Ep. 87 Show Notes:o   Find Anna Harris on Instagram and purchase her new book God's Grace for Every Family: Biblical Encouragement for Single-Parent Families and the Churches That Seek to Love Them Wello   Join Kari's Substack and email listo Join Kari at Moms With Impact, a 2-Day Retreat for Moms of Teens in Nashville. Use the code NASHVILLE to get a $200 discount for a limited time. o   David Thomas's book Raising Emotionally Strong Boyso   Contact Kari at  kari@karikampakis.com, Instagram, and Facebook

In this episode of the Rooted Parent Podcast, Cameron interviews Anna about her life as a single mom raising 3 sons after the death of her husband. They talk about the challenges single parents face, at home and in church, and the goodness of God to single parent families.Resources:God's Grace for Every Family: Biblical Encouragement for Single-Parent Families and the Churches That Seek to Love Them Well by Anna Meade HarrisAnxiety: Finding the Better Story by Liz EdringtonRooted Youth Ministry Podcast Episode on Growing Up with a Single ParentJoin us for Rooted 2024 in Dallas, TX, October 24-26. Follow us @rootedministry!

In this episode, Danny has a conversation with Mac Harris, a youth pastor in Charlotte, NC and the son of a single mom. He authored the last chapter of God's Grace for Every Family: Biblical Encouragement for Single-Parent Families and the Churches that Seek to Love Them Well, a book written by his mother, Anna Meade Harris. In this interview, Mac discusses how the church can care for single parent families well. His words from these two angles offer rich advice and encouragement for youth ministries and the church, as we care for single-parent families.  Resources:God's Grace for Every Family: Biblical Encouragement for Single-Parent Families and the Churches That Seek to Love Them WellRooted Parent Podcast Listen to more episodes of the Rooted Youth Ministry Podcast.Rooted Youth Ministry Archives - Rooted MinistryFollow @therootedministry on Instagram!

In this episode, Danny sits down with Anna Meade Harris. She is author of God's Grace for Every Family: Biblical Encouragement for Single-Parent Families and the Churches that Seek to Love Them Well. She also serves as Rooted's Senior Director of Content. We discuss how the church can minister and care for single-parent families well. Her words from her experience as a single mom, as well as her interviews with others for her book, offer rich advice and encouragement for youth ministries and churches as we care for single-parent families.  Resources:Rooted Mentorship ProgramPurchase Anxiety: Finding the Better Story by Liz Edrington today. Listen to more episodes of the Rooted Youth Ministry Podcast.Rooted Youth Ministry Archives - Rooted MinistryFollow @therootedministry on Instagram!

Single parents are a vital part of the body of Christ, and understanding their relationship with the church is important. Single parents navigate a myriad of challenges, from seeking support within the local church to feeling understood and embraced. While churches aspire to support solo parents, they often grapple with the best approaches to do so effectively. In the continuing conversation with Anna Meade Harris, the author of God's Grace for Every Family, she gives insight into practical ways churches can care for single parents, giving insight into the following: The struggles single parents experience Challenges and needs of fatherless children Meaningful ways family, friends, and churches can support the single-parent family Anna Meade Harris is a single mom of three young adult sons. She is the Senior Director of Content at Rooted Ministry, co-host of the Rooted Parent podcast, and a member of Church of the Cross in Birmingham. Other Resources: The Challenges of Single Parenthood Part One Podcast Episode 110 with Anna Meade Harris God's Grace for Every Family Biblical Encouragement for Single-Parent Families and the Churches That Seek to Love Them Well by Anna Meade Harris Mom, you are not alone!  Join our private Facebook group for more encouragement and community: https://bit.ly/widowmom  For more information and helpful resources, check our website: PerspectiveMinistries.org & follow us on Instagram @PerspectiveMinistries.

In this episode, our host Alicia Ranford welcomes back Emi and their son, Elliot, to talk about the unique connection of single parent families.

Discover the diverse journeys of single parents raising children due to various circumstances like death, divorce, desertion, adoption, or being unmarried. Despite facing unique forms of loss, they encounter shared challenges. Anna Meade Harris, the author of God's Grace for Every Family: Biblical Encouragement for Single-Parent Families and the Churches that Seek to Love Them Well, reminds us that God is there and His grace is enough. In this compelling episode, Anna offers invaluable perspectives on: Embracing your family's unique path, even when it differs from God's original design. Discovering the boundless love and grace of God in the absence of an earthly father. Confronting and overcoming the fears that often plague single parents. Navigating the complex journey of grieving various forms of loss within single parenthood. Anna Meade Harris is a single mom of three young adult sons. She is the Senior Director of Content at Rooted Ministry, co-host of the Rooted Parent podcast, and a member of Church of the Cross in Birmingham, AL. Mom, you are not alone!  Join our private Facebook group for more encouragement and community: https://bit.ly/widowmom  For more information and helpful resources, check our website: PerspectiveMinistries.org & follow us on Instagram @PerspectiveMinistries.

Partnering with parents is an essential part of biblical youth ministry. But "family ministry" can sometimes assume a certain type of family - namely, mom and dad with kids living independently. But 1/3 of kids in America today are living in a single-parent household. In this episode, we'll hear from Anna Meade Harris about her new book, "God's Grace for Every Family: Biblical Encouragement for Single Parent Families and the Churches That Seek to Love Them Well."  Discussion Includes: Could you share about your own family experience and how that led to your new book? What are the different reasons for single parent households and how does that affect the way they engage with the church?  Your book reads, “thirty percent of families in the US are led by a single parent. Nearly nineteen million children have one parent in the home. Although roughly thirty verses in the Bible declare how God wants his church to treat widows and the fatherless, by and large the church does not know what to do with families like mine.” (p.15) Why do you think that's the case, and what's that mean for youth workers who are listening to this conversation?  Here's another quote that really hits home, “Although the majority of custodial single parents are moms, single parenting is not a women's issue, it's a family of God issue.” (p22) Could you share a few examples of what it looks like for a church to come together and be the family of God?   What recommendations do you have for ministry to teenagers of single-parent households?  Are there any good resources you'd recommend on ministry to single parent families?  Anna Meade Harris is the Senior Director of Content for the Rooted Ministry and the mom of three adult sons. God's Grace for Every Family: Biblical Encouragement for Single Parent Families and the Churches That Seek to Love Them Well, releasing March 2024 through Zondervan.  Recommendations Mike McGarry, Lead Them to Jesus: A Handbook for Youth Workers (ch.37, “Supporting Single-Parent Families”)  Blaire Linne, Finding My Father: How the Gospel Heals the Pain of Fatherlessness Henri Nouwen, The Wounded Healer  Claressa Moll, Beyond the Darkness: A Gentle Guide for Living with Grief and Thriving after Loss DivorceCare Ministry  Join YPT's Facebook group: @youththeologian (make sure you answer the membership questions) Follow YPT on Twitter: @youththeologian Follow YPT on Instagram: @youththeologian YPT's ebook, Youth Ministry is Theological Ministry, is a free download for subscribers. This book captures the essence of Youth Pastor Theologian in one ten-chapter book, written by six different contributors from across America, Mexico, and the UK.  Note: some of the links above feature Amazon Affiliate links, which bring a small financial benefit to YPT. We use these credits to develop the free resources you enjoy. Thank you for your support.

The theme for Single Parent Day 2024 is ‘recognition', which allows us to recognise single parents and all they do, as well as recognising the need for wider supports and structural change to improve the lives of single parent families

Every youth pastor knows they should prioritize partnering with parents, but it's really hard to do for a variety of reasons. This is especially true for younger youth pastors. Let's talk about what partnering with parents looks like and how you can get started.  What are some biblical reasons partnering with parents is more than important… it is absolutely necessary.  What are some reasons you've seen or heard that make it difficult for youth workers to meaningfully partner with parents?  What are some questions youth workers should be asking themselves to honestly evaluate their ministry to parents? How can these new or young youth leaders partner with parents?  Anna Meade Harris is the Senior Director of Content for the Rooted Ministry and the mom of three adult sons. God's Grace for Every Family: Biblical Encouragement for Single Parent Families and the Churches That Seek to Love Them Well, releasing March 2024 through Zondervan.  Join YPT's Facebook group: @youththeologian (make sure you answer the membership questions) Follow YPT on Twitter: @youththeologian Follow YPT on Instagram: @youththeologian YPT has published an ebook that's a free download for subscribers! Youth Ministry is Theological Ministry captures the essence of Youth Pastor Theologian in one ten-chapter book, written by six different contributors from across America, Mexico, and the UK. 

Feliks Banel with the update on several historical preservation fights // Melissa Kearney on the economic implications of single parent families Pt. 1 // Scott MacFarlane on the voting out of former SOH Kevin McCarthy and the ripple effect of that in the House // Dose of Kindness -- Volunteers in Minnesota make toys for kids // Congressman Adam Smith on how the House and Senate will address the national debt // Kate Stone on yesterday's opening statements in the trial of three officers being charged for the death of Manny Ellis // Micki Gamez on National Taco Day

Join Cameron and Anna for this fascinating interview with Jim Davis and Michael Graham, authors of The Great Dechurching: Who's Leaving, Why Are They Going, and What Will It Take to Bring Them Back? According to the research commissioned by Davis and Graham, 40 million people have left the American church in the last several decades. Americans are most vulnerable to dechurching between the ages of 13-30. This important new book uncovers the primary reasons why people leave the church. Parents will be particularly interested in knowing how they might influence their child's decision to dechurch."The American Church has tended to work best for those who fit the 'American path': marriage, then children after marriage. If you get off that path, the American church doesn't work as well for you, which is really sad because if you go back to the early church, the people church worked best for were the disenfranchised." Jim DavisResources:The Great Dechurching: Who's Leaving, Why Are They Going, and What Will It Take to Bring Them Back? by Jim Davis and Michael GrahamThe Next Generation: Forming Middle and High School Students for Lifelong Faith (As In Heaven podcast episode with Cameron Cole)Handing Down the Faith: How Parents Pass Their Religion on to the Next Generation by Christian SmithGod's Grace For Every Family: Biblical Encouragement for Single-Parent Families and the Churches that Seek to Love them Well by Anna Meade HarrisJoin us November 2-4 for Rooted 2023!

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Chit-Chat Chill 唞下啦! | 美國廣東話 Podcast 節目EP115: 單親與離異的小朋友 | Children from Divorce and Single-Parent FamiliesEP115: 由於近年來離婚率也不低， 越來越多孩子的父母都是已經離婚。 今集節目主題是探討細路仔的成長，主要聚焦在單親家庭和父母離異的孩子身上。 即使節目主持人們都沒有自己的孩子，但是他們將會從孩子及其他的角度來探討和思考這些小朋友的成長。| As the divorce rate is not low in recent years, more and more children's parents are divorced. In this episode, we are going to discuss the development of children, mainly focusing on single-parent families and children of divorced parents. Even though the hosts do not have children of their own, but we will discuss from other perspectives.免費 Podcast 收聽平台:

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Louise Bayliss, Spokesperson for single parent advocacy group SPARK, discusses the impact of soaring inflation on low-income families.

What's good fam? This week Brandan & Ciandra discuss a hot topic in the community. There's been a lot of talk about "alpha" this and "high value" that but are you ready for an alpha? and is single motherhood good for the community? "Alpha," "Beta," "Sigma," Leo, Scorpio, Cancer. They are all ways in which we label and classify each other, but to what end? “It's because I'm an Alpha male” can be overheard said right before a toxic statement. If you roll your eyes like the rest of us and feel like the weight people assign to these labels is incorrect. Then this episode is for you. We get into what these labels mean and how there is more than just being an alpha and what this can mean for the Black family. Ya'll know what time it is. Pull up a seat, lets eat! Email: TheBuffetpod@gmail.com IG: @TheBuffetPod Brandan: @TheDon1023 Ciandra: @Wherethereissun Music Credit Intro/Outro music song ‘Yip' by: Clueless Kit at https://soundcloud.com/cluelesskit --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thebuffetpod/support

QUESTIONS WE ASK:  What have been some of the challenges along the way in your parenting as a single mother?  What are things that you wish you would have known early on that would have been so helpful to you?  What have you learned about yourself over the years? What have you learned about God? What is the greatest piece of advice you were given? What would you tell people who are trying to figure out how to single parent their children? HIGHLIGHTS:  When Shana's son, Sam, was in early high school, she realized their home was not a safe place. She realized three things: “I needed God. I needed to be healthy. I needed help because the other two things seemed so far out of my grasp.” This shifted my whole approach to life, which led to the end of my marriage and to me being a single parent.  The biggest and most immediate challenge is the lack of partnership. There's a void there. Couple that with all the responsibility that goes into raising a child, managing a home, and managing finances, being intentionally available and present as a parent and it is NOT easy.  “I was processing things spiritually, physically, and emotionally at the same time [as Sam]. It was overwhelming, exhausting, hard, and an incredibly lonely place to be... I felt unrelatable and irrelevant because what I had structured as my life was gone.” Be honest and open about where you are, with people around you and with your kids. You don't have to hide your mess—they're going to see it anyway. It gives you an opportunity to model behavior to your kids—for example, with finances. You can talk to them about how things are tight this month, or how you aren't sure how to manage things. You are showing them how to accept things in life that are hard, and watch you pray over them and work to figure them out.  Extend grace to yourself. You're not going to be perfect at everything. You're going to make mistakes. The question is how you respond to it. If you blow up or disagree with your kids, apologize. Show them that example of humility. “I'm so sorry, I didn't mean that.” or “I meant what I said, but not how I said it. Can we try again?” Allow your kids to join the journey. It's hard to let your kids see you be resilient in your faith. Your kids cannot develop a resilient faith unless they see you modeling it.  God has equipped you to parent your child the way no one else could. He will meet you where you are to succeed.  You have a voice, and it's really important to use it. You were created very purposefully.  God will always do what is GOOD for us—that doesn't mean it's going to be comfortable.  Pray “I want what You want for me, even though it might not be easy, or comfortable. And at the end of the day I know that You are good. That is a truth. So I want what You want for me.” No matter what your day entails, how hard it was, how tired you are, what else is left on your list to do—give your kids ten minutes a day where your focus is entirely on them. Turn off your phone, remove any distractions, and spend that time solely on them. It won't feel like just ten minutes to them.  When you are feeling alone, remember the Holy Spirit is always right there with you, walking alongside you.  Find other adults to pour into your kids in ways you can't. Single moms, pray for Godly men to be in your son's life to meet those needs. Single dads, pray for Godly women to be in your daughter's life to meet those needs.  No matter where you are on the journey, don't miss the blessing.  Nurture your relationship with God. If you don't know what that is, find out.  Pray. Pray over your children, for the people they hang out with, that they'll be caught if they're not behaving, pray for Godly mentors to be brought into their lives to provide what you can't. Pray for yourself to have wisdom, to have mental and emotional fortitude, to be able to raise your kids in a healthy environment.  Take care of yourself spiritually, physically, socially, and emotionally. 

There’s not another country in the world with more kids living in single-parent households than in the U.S. And for a lot of those families, the pandemic has been especially challenging. Reset brings on a researcher — and opens the phones to listeners — to learn more about how the pandemic is overloading single-parent households and what can be done to support these families. For more Reset interviews, subscribe to this podcast. And please give us a rating, it helps other listeners find us. For more about Reset, go to wbez.org and follow us on Twitter @WBEZReset

Toxic Masculinity   Roland Fryer Race/Policing Study Roland Fryer Accused of Assault Senator Tim Scott Police Reform Plan Great Article on "1984" GSP Assholes https://wildatheart.org/ https://www.pewsocialtrends.org/interactives/strong-men-caring-women/ UT Study on Attraction and Mating Preferences Psychology Paper on Problems with Fatherless Homes NPR Report on Problems Faced by Fatherless Children Atlantic Article on Single Parent Families and [...]

Toxic Masculinity   Roland Fryer Race/Policing Study Roland Fryer Accused of Assault Senator Tim Scott Police Reform Plan Great Article on "1984" GSP Assholes https://wildatheart.org/ https://www.pewsocialtrends.org/interactives/strong-men-caring-women/ UT Study on Attraction and Mating Preferences Psychology Paper on Problems with Fatherless Homes NPR Report on Problems Faced by Fatherless Children Atlantic Article on Single Parent Families and [...]

Text by Osamu Saito, Miduho Morita (2020/08/09) Translated and narrated by Miho S. (2020/08/10) ●There is a one-time special cash payment for single-parent families with low income. It is called "ひとり親世帯臨時特別給付金(ひとりおや・せたい・りんじ・とくべつきゅうふきん Hitorioya/Setai/Rinnji/Tokubetsukyufukin)," or "Temporary Special Benefits for Single-parent Households." This is run by the government, and non-Japanese residents are eligible to receive this benefit. ●This cash payment is applicable for single-parent families with children under 18 years old, and single-parent families with children with a disability under 20 years old. ●3 types of households can receive money. The amount of money differs depending on each type. The 1st type includes households which are receiving a Child-Rearing Allowance. Those households can receive the benefit. The 2nd type includes households which stopped receiving a Child-Rearing Allowance due to receiving public pensions, and households which have applied for a Child-Rearing Allowance and are waiting for approval. Those households might be able to receive the benefit. Please contact the local city office if you are in this category. ●Those 2 types of households can receive 50,000 yen and 30,000 yen per child after the household's 2nd child. Families that faced the decline in their income due to COVID-19 can receive an additional 50,000 yen. Application is needed for receiving the additional benefit, and it will be transferred to your bank account after September. ●The 3rd type of household is the ones that do not receive a Child-Rearing Allowance but faced the sudden decline of income due to COVID-19. If you can be under this category, please consult the city hall and apply for this benefit. Households in this category will receive this benefit later than September. ●If you recently moved to a new place, stay at a shelter due to domestic violence, or do not have a bank account, please consult the city office in your area. ●The link for flyers about this special benefit in several languages is attached to the description. source: 厚生労働省　ひとり親世帯臨時特別給付金について https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/newpage_11456.html

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Hear Robert Beeson's own journey to single-parenthood as he guides the church on opportunities to come alongside and empower single-parent families.

Welcome back to DCHTPodcast on this episode I am having a conversation with Emmanuel and Esther Abodunrin about our fundraising initiative to support single mothers in Nigeria who have been hit hard by the harsh reality of Covid-19. The 3 of us would like to plead for you to listen to the episode and most importantly donate - https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/deefundraisers. Thank you to all our donors so far we appreciate you and the women have been elevated with your funds.

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Leh recently had the pleasure of being invited onto a show called the Single Mom Life, which is produced by the Single Mom Network.  He learned some interesting statistics about single family households.  In the United States alone, there are 11,667,000 Single Parent Families.  81.4% are headed by single mothers.  Of those, 35.6% were poor, 27.5% were jobless for an entire year, and 31.6% were food insecure.   These are pretty scary statistics for one of the wealthiest countries in the world.  TJ Ware, a single mom herself, saw a need to help these families.  This inspired her to start the Single Mom Network.  Tune in to hear Leh and Todd interview TJ to learn about what she is doing to help single moms (and single parents).  She is working on programs for all single moms to succeed in life, regardless of where they are on the economic ladder.   If you would like a transcript of this show, you can find it on our website.     If you are enjoying the show, please take a moment to post a positive review about it.  Not sure how, you can read about it here.

About the Show:   On this episode of the podcast, we sit down with Tyler Clark, Executive Director of the Single Parent Scholarship Fund of NWA (SPSFNWA). We wanted to learn more about the philanthropic underpinnings of Northwest Arkansas.  Tyler was just the person to give us a history lesson. He spoke about the impact that Harvey and Bernice Jones from the Jones Truck Lines had on him and why their generosity and support encouraged him to get involved in philanthropic efforts wherever he went. Tyler mentioned that SPSFNWA ran for 15 years without staff but as the need to help single parents educate their children grew, his organization grew right with them.  Now equipped with a very talented team of dedicated individuals Tyler has been able to impact Single Parent Families in Northwest Arkansas positively.  One of the primary goals of the organization is to move single parents and their families out of poverty and into prosperity.  The numbers for the organization are impressive: They have given away over 6.5 Million dollars to over 9,500 families in NWA.   They have 27 to 30 graduates per year. 85% of participants complete the program. The average GPA of participants is a 3.30 Finally, the statistic that stands out is the fact that the average family that goes through the program realizes a jump in income from $15K per year to $35K per year.   That is awesome! All of this and more on this episode of I am Northwest Arkansas.     Relevant Links and Mentions on the Show: Single Parent Scholarship Fund of NWA, 16 W. Colt Square, Dr, Fayetteville, AR 72703 -  Single Parent Scholarship Fund of NWA Single Parent Scholarship Fund of NWA - Instagram Single Parent Scholarship Fund of NWA - Facebook Golftoberfest 2019 Tyler Clark, Executive Director Harvey and Bernice Jones This episode is sponsored by: Email info@iamnorthwestarkansas.com to learn more about sponsorship opportunities. Connect more with I am Northwest Arkansas: Join our Email List! Email Us hello@iamnorthwestarkansas.com Connect With Our Facebook Page https://www.Facebook.com/iamnorthwestarkansas/ Connect With Our Twitter @iamnorthwestar1 Connect With Our Instagram @iamnorthwestarkansas Join The Facebook Group https://www.Facebook.com/groups/iamnorthwestarkansas Connect with our Fearless Host Randy Wilburn on LinkedIn  Thank you for listening to this episode of the I am Northwest Arkansas podcast. We showcase businesses, culture, entrepreneurship, and the lives of everyday people making Northwest Arkansas what it is today.  Please consider making a one-time donation to our production team through PayPal to help with the expenses of keeping this podcast running smoothly https://www.paypal.me/encouragebuildgrow

Hosts Ann Baldwin and Lisa DeMatteis- Lepore are joined by Rebecca Lemanski director of Middletown WORKS, a program dedicated to improving the lives of single parent families living below the poverty line. They will be discussing the program as well as its upcoming event and the hope that Middletown WORKS will better the community.

All people are loved children of God regardless of marital status. Check out Rev. Doug Meyer's sermon.

What kind of barriers and risks do single parents face? In their new book, The Triple Bind of Single-Parent Families: Resources, Employment and Policies to Improve Well-Being (Policy Press, 2018), editors Rense Nieuwenhuis and Laurie C. Maldonado argue that understanding inadequate resources, employment, and policies matter for understanding single-parent families. They refer to these as the “Triple Bind.” Part One explores resources, including exploring education, wealth gaps, and school settings. Other chapters in this section also explore how single-parenthood is often a transitory phase and the importance of co-parenting. Part Two explored inadequate employment and starts with an important chapter about taking a life course perspective when researching single-parents. The chapters in this section also tackle income transfers, paid parental leave, and other workplace characteristics. Part Three focuses on redistributive policies, including cash benefits, universal vs. targeted polices, daycare, and minimum income. Part Four concludes the book with important discussions around framing single-parents in a “deficit model” way, the importance of gender in the discussion of single-parents, and ideas for future research. This book is free to download in its entirety online and therefore is made accessible to anyone who may be interested in one or all of the topics contained within!  Overall, this book tackles important topics around single-parents around the world and would be useful for an upper level undergraduate course in the Sociology of Family or Family Studies. It would also be the perfect addition to a graduate level course that focus on families. Sarah E. Patterson is a postdoc at the University of Western Ontario. You can tweet her at @spattersearch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What kind of barriers and risks do single parents face? In their new book, The Triple Bind of Single-Parent Families: Resources, Employment and Policies to Improve Well-Being (Policy Press, 2018), editors Rense Nieuwenhuis and Laurie C. Maldonado argue that understanding inadequate resources, employment, and policies matter for understanding single-parent families. They refer to these as the “Triple Bind.” Part One explores resources, including exploring education, wealth gaps, and school settings. Other chapters in this section also explore how single-parenthood is often a transitory phase and the importance of co-parenting. Part Two explored inadequate employment and starts with an important chapter about taking a life course perspective when researching single-parents. The chapters in this section also tackle income transfers, paid parental leave, and other workplace characteristics. Part Three focuses on redistributive policies, including cash benefits, universal vs. targeted polices, daycare, and minimum income. Part Four concludes the book with important discussions around framing single-parents in a “deficit model” way, the importance of gender in the discussion of single-parents, and ideas for future research. This book is free to download in its entirety online and therefore is made accessible to anyone who may be interested in one or all of the topics contained within!  Overall, this book tackles important topics around single-parents around the world and would be useful for an upper level undergraduate course in the Sociology of Family or Family Studies. It would also be the perfect addition to a graduate level course that focus on families. Sarah E. Patterson is a postdoc at the University of Western Ontario. You can tweet her at @spattersearch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What kind of barriers and risks do single parents face? In their new book, The Triple Bind of Single-Parent Families: Resources, Employment and Policies to Improve Well-Being (Policy Press, 2018), editors Rense Nieuwenhuis and Laurie C. Maldonado argue that understanding inadequate resources, employment, and policies matter for understanding single-parent families. They refer to these as the “Triple Bind.” Part One explores resources, including exploring education, wealth gaps, and school settings. Other chapters in this section also explore how single-parenthood is often a transitory phase and the importance of co-parenting. Part Two explored inadequate employment and starts with an important chapter about taking a life course perspective when researching single-parents. The chapters in this section also tackle income transfers, paid parental leave, and other workplace characteristics. Part Three focuses on redistributive policies, including cash benefits, universal vs. targeted polices, daycare, and minimum income. Part Four concludes the book with important discussions around framing single-parents in a “deficit model” way, the importance of gender in the discussion of single-parents, and ideas for future research. This book is free to download in its entirety online and therefore is made accessible to anyone who may be interested in one or all of the topics contained within!  Overall, this book tackles important topics around single-parents around the world and would be useful for an upper level undergraduate course in the Sociology of Family or Family Studies. It would also be the perfect addition to a graduate level course that focus on families. Sarah E. Patterson is a postdoc at the University of Western Ontario. You can tweet her at @spattersearch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What kind of barriers and risks do single parents face? In their new book, The Triple Bind of Single-Parent Families: Resources, Employment and Policies to Improve Well-Being (Policy Press, 2018), editors Rense Nieuwenhuis and Laurie C. Maldonado argue that understanding inadequate resources, employment, and policies matter for understanding single-parent families. They refer to these as the “Triple Bind.” Part One explores resources, including exploring education, wealth gaps, and school settings. Other chapters in this section also explore how single-parenthood is often a transitory phase and the importance of co-parenting. Part Two explored inadequate employment and starts with an important chapter about taking a life course perspective when researching single-parents. The chapters in this section also tackle income transfers, paid parental leave, and other workplace characteristics. Part Three focuses on redistributive policies, including cash benefits, universal vs. targeted polices, daycare, and minimum income. Part Four concludes the book with important discussions around framing single-parents in a “deficit model” way, the importance of gender in the discussion of single-parents, and ideas for future research. This book is free to download in its entirety online and therefore is made accessible to anyone who may be interested in one or all of the topics contained within!  Overall, this book tackles important topics around single-parents around the world and would be useful for an upper level undergraduate course in the Sociology of Family or Family Studies. It would also be the perfect addition to a graduate level course that focus on families. Sarah E. Patterson is a postdoc at the University of Western Ontario. You can tweet her at @spattersearch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Anael Alston is full of great insights and surprises as he shares his leadership journey. Lean in as he tells us several leadership secrets - one of which involves him, in a fighting ring at Madison Square Garden! Books: Telling Our Stories: Culturally Different Adults Reflect On Growing Up in Single Parent Families (free sample at) https://play.google.com/books/reader?id=YwsoDwAAQBAJ&printsec=frontcover&output=reader&hl=en&pg=GBS.PP1 You’re Hired: The Inside Secrets of landing Your School Leadership Job (purchase at) https://www.e-junkie.com/marketplace/product/495531 Twitter: @DrAAlston   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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Whether you’re a single parent by choice, by circumstance, or even after years of having your marriage or a partnership dissolve, there’s no question that being the primary caretaker of your child or children can be challenging. Single mothers are not only accepted, they are socially respectable. Mighty Mommy has six strategies that you can use to make your life as a single parent easier and more fulfilling.

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