Here is the first book written specifically for men who date while answering to a higher authority: their children. As a single father, you’re ready to begin dating again. But are your kids ready? In this much-needed guide, relationship expert Ellie Slott Fisher comes to the rescue with no-nonsense, no-judgments advice on everything from how to ask a woman out to navigating the potential minefield of overnight dates. Single dads are as nervous as single moms about merging their parental responsibilities with their social lives, but they often don’t have intimate friendships in which to share their concerns. Drawing on her own experience as a single parent, interviews and surveys she conducted with more than a hundred single fathers and their children, and the advice of family therapist Dr. Paul Halpern, Fisher gives the lowdown on a range of tricky topics, including: •When do I introduce my kids to the woman I’m dating? •What if they don’t like her? •Is it acceptable to date someone closer to my child’s age than my own? •Are sleepovers okay when my kids—or her kids—are home? •How do I give my children the reassurance they need while pursuing a social life of my own? Plus, how to avoid one of the biggest dating pitfalls: mistaking lust for love. From dealing with your ex-spouse to protecting your children’s inheritance, and many issues in-between, Fisher gives single fathers the tools they need to be both sexy suitors and devoted dads.

Here is the first book written specifically for men who date while answering to a higher authority: their children. As a single father, you're ready to begin dating again. But are your kids ready? In this much-needed guide, relationship expert Ellie Slott Fisher comes to the rescue with no-nonsense, no-judgments advice on everything from how to ask a woman out to navigating the potential minefield of overnight dates. Single dads are as nervous as single moms about merging their parental responsibilities with their social lives, but they often don't have intimate friendships in which to share their concerns. Drawing on her own experience as a single parent, interviews and surveys she conducted with more than a hundred single fathers and their children, and the advice of family therapist Dr. Paul Halpern, Fisher gives the lowdown on a range of tricky topics, including: -When do I introduce my kids to the woman I'm dating? -What if they don't like her? -Is it acceptable to date someone closer to my child's age than my own? -Are sleepovers okay when my kids--or her kids--are home? -How do I give my children the reassurance they need while pursuing a social life of my own? Plus, how to avoid one of the biggest dating pitfalls: mistaking lust for love. From dealing with your ex-spouse to protecting your children's inheritance, and many issues in-between, Fisher gives single fathers the tools they need to be both sexy suitors and devoted dads.

The image of the single dad is often distorted by out-of-date notions of masculinity the strong and resilient father, the working father, the emotionally distant dad. In this book, esteemed portrait photographer, Harry Borden, himself a separated father with four children, reveals the vulnerabilities, tenderness and love of 48 single fathers.

As a dad you want to protect your daughter, especially from boys with super-charged hormones! Just the thought of it makes you break into a cold sweat. Interviewing Your Daughter's Date will walk you through principles that Dennis Rainey used to help his own daughters navigate the dating years, with their emotions calm and their hearts whole. You'll learn how to protect your daughter, set boundaries in her relationships, and give her guidance as she grows up.

Wanted: single woman, easygoing with good sense of humour? must love kids! So what if it turns out that the man of your dreams, or Mr Right-For-Now, not only has an ex, but children? With a substantial number of grooms having children from previous relationships, the chances of falling for a man with kids are higher than you can imagine. But help is at hand. In How to Date a Dad, Jo Abi offers you the advice of a wise friend who has shared the same emotional rollercoaster ride, providing an honest and practical guide to the realities of dating dads. Based on her own experiences, with input from single dads ? sports presenter Ryan Phelan and TV personality Ben Hewett, Jo explains what to expect from the moment you find out he?s a father through to meeting the kids, moving in together and marriage JO ABI started her career as a radio announcer at The Edge 96.1 and later worked on Vega 95.3FM and Star 104.5FM. She wrote How to Date a Dad during maternity leave and now writes her LA DOLCE VITA blog at joabi.com.au.

Most dads love their daughters, but they’re uncertain how they can show that love in a way their daughters understand...or figure out what their girls really need from them. Jay Payleitner has given thousands of dads great, man-friendly advice in his bestselling 52 Things Kids Need from a Dad. Now Jay guides his readers into what is unexplored territory for many of them—girl land—giving them ways to... do things with their daughters, not just for them lecture less and listen more be on the lookout for “hero moments” and take advantage of them realize that their daughters are females...and tailor their actions and responses accordingly give their daughters a positive view of the male sex Dads will feel respected and encouraged—not made to feel guilty—and they’ll gain confidence to initiate activities that build lifelong positives into their girls. Great gift or men’s group resource.

Dating a widower comes with unique challenges that you won’t encounter when dating a single or divorced man. For the relationship to work, the widower will have to put his feelings for his late wife to the side and focus on you. But how do you know if he’s ready to take this step? Drawing on his own experience as a remarried widower, Abel Keogh provides unique insight and guidance into the hearts and minds of widowers, including: · Why widowers date so soon after their late wife dies · How to know if the widower is ready to make room in his heart for you · Red flags that indicate widowers aren’t ready for commitment · How to set and maintain healthy relationship boundaries with widowers Dating a Widower is your guide to having a successful relationship with a man who’s starting over. It also contains 21 real-life stories from women who have gone down the same road you’re traveling. It’s the perfect book to help you decide if the man you’re seeing is ready for a new relationship—and whether dating a widower is right for you. *** Abel Keogh is the expert on widower relationships. A remarried widower, Abel has successfully helped thousands of women know if the widowers they’re dating are ready for a serious relationship. He also helps widowers understand what it takes to overcome grief and open their heart to another woman. Learn more at http://www.abelkeogh.com.

Contemporary dating as an adult is challenging at best. Dating as a single father is downright problematic. Matthew S. Field weaves plain-spoken advice with a heart-breaking, humorous personal narrative and seasons it all with perfectly-suited quotes from the world of sports to create the Sabremetrics-equivalent to creating a fulfilling romantic relationship in the context of a man's responsibility as a father.

Entering the battlefield of divorce? Learn the do's and don'ts to achieve what's best for you and your kids. "Divorced Dad is a great book to help you through the phases of divorce." (Honoree Corder, author of The Successful Single Mom) Hurtling toward a divorce disaster? Hoping to avoid the pitfalls that ruined the lives of your divorced friends and family members? Author L.J. Burke has been there, and he's here to get you through your divorce without an epic battle. Despite a partner who drew him into potential foreclosure, bankruptcy, and loss of custody, Burke prevailed by taking the high road, getting excellent legal help, and with good old-fashioned hard work. Through a blend of personal stories and timeless advice, Divorced Dad walks you through a successful divorce from a male perspective. In this book, you'll discover: - How to tell your spouse that you want a divorce with minimal escalation - How to keep your kids out of the middle of things and give them time to heal - How to take better care of yourself during the most heated of struggles - How to find sound legal advice and actually listen to it - How to handle in-laws, dating, money, and much, much more! When you go through your divorce the hard way, you drag your kids and your life through the mud. After seeing his own divorce with 20/20 hindsight, Burke has a different outcome in mind. If you like tackling problems with the most effective strategy possible, then you'll love how Divorced Dad shows you the best path to take. Burke has flourished since his divorce, and with his help, you can too. Buy Divorced Dad to take the easier way today!

Motivational speaker Greg Wright shares how he has survived the challenging world of parenting teenage girls on his own, revealing his secrets for bridging the gender gap and knowing what his daughters need as they grow up and building a strong, stable relationship with them.