Solo Parent Society

Recovering from Abuse Paula has endured a long string of emotional, physical and spiritual abuse in her life at one point leaving her suicidal. She shares her, and others, pathway to healing in her book Bloom in the Dark, her TV show Bloom Today and today on this episode. Paula shares her story and discusses issues like: Defining abuse No longer being in an abusive marriage but continuing to fall into abusive situations / relationships The idea of ‘resetting’ and starting a new normal.

Dannah Gresh is a best selling author of over 25 books, creator of Secret Keeper Girl live events, a sought after speaker specializing in sexual theology and parenting, featured in her own TED talk, quoted in many publications and broadcasts including TIME magazine and the Fox Network and a regular on the Focus on the Family radio show. Today Dannah guides us through WHEN AND HOW TO HAVE THAT SEX TALK WITH OUR KIDS and discusses; * The importance of addressing sex with our kids. * Tips on preparing for the talk. * Good ways to help our kids feel comfortable. * Some suggestions on what to say, how detailed do we get? * What would you say to those of us that are primary parents of the opposite sex child - what would your approach be? * What is we have waited too long to have the initial conversation and our kids have already experimented or even experienced sex - What is important for them to hear from their parent? * How to foster open, ongoing communication about sex with our kids?

Robbin Rockett is a clinical psychologist and the founder / host of Solo Parent Life podcast, she is also a Solo Parent. Based on her private practice, what she has learned from her podcast and of course her personal experience she shares the TOP 3 THINGS SOLO PARENT FACE and answers questions like: * What surprised you when your professional training and expertise had to become personal in your own solo parented life? * What would you say to a single mom or dad out there who is feeling alone and overwhelmed?

THANKSGIVING SPECIAL The holidays can be a very lonely season; today we discuss how to soothe loneliness. AND Robert’s top 5 tips from season one.

Jordyn Thomas was at the top of her game! A successful single music executive in the vibrant Nashville social scene, until one afternoon everything changed. She found out she was pregnant. She was going to be an unwed solo mom. Today, Jordyn shares her journey with us and discusses: *The hardest part of dealing with an unplanned pregnancy and how to cope. *Solo Parenting a toddler *The idea of dating again as a Solo mom

Missy Cook, wife and mother of 3 boys, woke up early on morning to her young husband suffering a massive cardiac arrest, who passed a few days later. Facing the trauma of her experience and now becoming a solo mom raising her boys on her own meant everything about life changed all of a sudden. Missy, a leader of a Solo Parent Society group in Nashville, TN shares her heartbreaking story and guides us through answering questions like: On top of overwhelming grief, what were some of the primary feelings you felt in the days following your husband's passing? How did the boys handle it initially? Looking back what were the ‘life lines’ to you in that season? Is there anything that you wish you handled differently? You now lead a Solo Parent Society group focusing on Parenting After Losing A Spouse, what would you say are common themes that come up from others that have lost a spouse? What would you say to others listening who may have lost a spouse, that feel all the things that you felt?

Brian manages Church and Community relations for a dynamic non profit ministry focusing on helping people in need with food, clothing and financial assistance. He is a world traveler serving and teaching in over a dozen countries. In doing that God gave him a heart for orphans, opening his home to adopt three children. He also has two biological kids and has been solo parenting all 5 kids for the last 3 years. In this interview he discusses the daily challenges and the ways he stays centered in a crazy, non stop life.

Paige is a Licensed Mental Health Therapist, with a passion to help youth and their parents navigate the world of adolescence.  She is a national speaker for parenting groups, family ministries, professional counseling conferences, and has been featured on TV, radio, and web-based media. In this interview she answers questions we have like: What’s really going on in my kid’s head? What are the most common issues you hear from kids of divorced families? What are the top 3 things Solo Parent kids need from their parents? Learn more about Paige at paigeclingenpeel.com

After a toxic marriage of 12 years Kim went through a devastating divorce and became a Solo Parent to her son and daughter. She spent the next 7 years raising her 2 kids and learning incredible lessons about who we really are, what grace and hope really mean, and how to keep life moving forward - embracing it or missing out on an adventure. Now she is the co-host of this Podcast and of SEE HEAR LOVE - a Christian women’s web TV show. In this interview she discusses: Her biggest fears becoming a Solo Parent. Advice to someone living in an abusive situation. Where and how she found strength. Dealing with loneliness and dating again.

Amber Fuller is a single mom who juggles raising two children, coordinating global missions, leading woman bible studies, an active role in Celebrate Recovery and launching Solo Parent Life groups for a large church. God met Amber in a deeply transforming way during the pain of separation and divorce. In this Interview she shares her perspectives on: • The most challenging parts of co-parenting. • Maintaining sanity with all the moving parts of doing it on your own. • Finding peace and calm in the daily chaos.

CO-PARENTING - TAMMY DAUGHTERY Tammy is the author of “Co-Parenting Works! Helping Your Children Thrive After Divorce.” (Harper Collins) She is also the founder of Co-Parenting International, an organization to help divorced parents raise healthy kids. Tammy was also a solo mom co-parenting her daughter for 8 years. She shares insight on: 1. What are some baseline principles to co-parenting that set our kids up with a solid foundation? 2. What do you do if your ex refuses to get on the same page? 3. When am I ready to date again and how to navigate that with our kids? Find out more about Tammy, her books and ministry at www.CoParentingInternational.com

ROBERT'S STORY - ROBERT BEESON For years, Robert’s career as a Grammy Award winning music executive flourished and, by appearances, his family did too. But what was brewing below the surface eventually claimed his intact family. Robert’s wife left him to raise his three daughters on his own. Robert discusses his 8 years as a single dad, starting Solo Parent Society, and his upcoming book.

CONFRONTING ABUSE - D’ANN MITCHELL After her husband was convicted and served time for a felony crime, D’Ann wanted to believe the worst was behind her, but she says it was just beginning. This solo mother of 5 shares her story of a terrifying, but often conflicting, road of living with an abusive husband, and father, both during and after their marriage. She shares the surprising things she learned about herself, the ways she found strength and the hope that so often eludes those who live with, and often don’t speak of, the reality of abusive relationships.

DR. JOHN CHIRBAN - PUTTING KIDS IN THE MIDDLE (Part 2) Dr. John Chirban has been a Professor at Harvard University for more than thirty years, a founding member of the Advisory Board and frequent guest of the Dr. Phil show. In writing his latest book, Collateral Damage: Guiding and Protecting Your Child Through the Minefield of Divorce featuring a foreword by Dr. Phil McGraw, 10,000 parents and kids were interviewed about the effects of divorce. Dr. Chirban continues to share some of his discoveries from his recent research answering questions like: How much is too much to share with our kids? How do I defuse defamatory stories that my ex might be sharing with my kids without getting defensive? What are the primary things that we need to communicate with our kids? Dr. Chirban’s brand new book, Collateral Damage: Guiding and Protecting Your Child Through the Minefield of Divorce featuring a foreword by Dr. Phil McGraw is available everywhere. http://www.drchirban.com

(Part 1) Dr. John Chirban has been a Professor at Harvard University for more than thirty years, a founding member of the Advisory Board and frequent guest of the Dr. Phil show. In this transparent and emotional interview Dr. Chirban discusses the importance of an authentic relationship with our kids and how to create one. Dealing with his own divorce and Solo Parent journey has made this issue very personal to him. In writing his latest book, Collateral Damage: Guiding and Protecting Your Child Through the Minefield of Divorce featuring a foreword by Dr. Phil McGraw, 10,000 parents and kids were interviewed about the effects of divorce. Dr. Chirban also shares some of his discoveries from his recent research, answering questions like: What are practical steps we can take to build a good relationship with our kids? And, what are some good ‘starting points’ to open authentic communication with our kids? Dr. Chirban’s brand new book, "Collateral Damage: Guiding and Protecting Your Child Through the Minefield of Divorce" features a foreword by Dr. Phil McGraw, and is available everywhere. http://www.drchirban.com