More Single Moms Caving in to be the "Cool
Mom"
Bestselling author offers
first-hand advice for beating solo-parent guilt
By Angela Thomas
author of
My Single Mom Life: True Stories & Practical Lessons for Your Journey
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In Knoxville, Tennessee - A
recent study by the University of Maryland says today's single mothers, who
head of 14 million single-parent home in America, spend less time with their
children than mothers did 40 years ago.
Bestselling author, nationally acclaimed speaker and single mother, Angela
Thomas says a result, women raising familites as a single parent are often
guilt-ridden. Ask any single mom and she'll say no matter how much she does
for her kids, it is never enough.
Thomas, whose new book,
My Single Mom Life: True Stories & Practical Lessons for Your Journey
(Thomas Nelson Inc., May 2007), chronicles her life as a single mom, says
these guilty moms often feel pressure to become "cool moms" rather than
grounded, string parents.
While embracing the "cool moms" image, women are letting parenting roles
take the backseat as they also juggle other roles from Tired Mom to Dating
Mom, even Financial Mom. In her new book, Thomas shares her hard-earned
wisdom on loneliness, dating, finance and parenting, encouraging every solo
mom to become a better parents.
"solo-parnet guilt is the stuff we do so our kids won't have to go without
just because they have a single mom," says Thomas, single mother of four.
"We convince ourselves that our children should have the coolest skateboard
shoes the Internet can provide, shipped overnight so their single-parented
feet won't have to wait one more day. We're all done it, just before we
catch ourselves and feel guilty for over indulging."
Thomas offers tips for moms to distinguish "right" guilt from "wrong" guilt
from "wrong" guilt. The right kind of guilt, she says, inspires women to
become consistent, secure moms. Ask yourself at the end of the day, "Given
the circumstance and the resources and my energy, have I done all I can?"
However, wrong guilt moves moms into "doing" rather than "being" a better
mom, anteing up for bigger birthday parties and better presents fueled by
the need to do more to compensate for what you will never be able to give.
My Single Mom Life addresses topics such as:
Finding time for you as a
dual-parent
What to do when you're
exhausted and overextended
Learning to date again: Dating do's and don'ts for the single mom
Overcoming loneliness as a single mom
Surviving "Post-Traumatic Single Mom Syndrome"
Budget tips for the single
mom
Book
Summary of
My Single Mom Life: True Stories & Practical Lessons for Your Journey
The day Angela Thomas
sold the only thing she had, the diamond from her engagement ring, to take
care of her kids was the day she began to believe they were going to make
it. In that decision, the faith she had always talked about became the faith
she was going to learn how to live. In the years since, God has given Angela
a passionate desire . . . to live an amazing life, even while raising four
kids as a single mom. In this book she shares her hard-earned wisdom on
loneliness, dating, finances, and parenting, encouraging every solo
mom. “As a gift to our children,” she says, “we can become healthy moms who
are strong and amazing women in spite of our circumstances.”
Copyright © 2007 by Angela Thomas
Published by
Thomas Nelson
Inc. May 2007;
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Review
Here's a review from Midwest Book Review of
My Single Mom Life:
It is an unfortunate fact that many children now grow-up in a one parent
home due to divorce or unexpected death. The problem exists of the
emotional growth of these children to become un-scared adults; not an easy
task by far. In this work by author Angela Thomas we are given an inside
view of a scorned woman, left with young children to raise and the
challenges before her. How she handles them may well shape the future of her
children; this fact is ever forefront to her.
In her book she deals
with some hard situations with the many roles that she must now assume and
the emotional trauma that she is also working through. It is hard enough to
be thrust into a world of change without having the added responsibility of
children. However, she is not a quitter, and after allowing herself some
time to adjust she bravely pulls herself together and forges forward
determined to have a brighter future than was her past. Ms. Thomas is frank
and honest as she opens her heart to her readers concerning feelings of
anger and resentment, guilt and unwanted pressures and being just plain
tired of all the responsibilities that should never have been placed upon
her in the first place.
She guides the reader
through her walk as she learns to cope with these many responsibilities
that are hers and hers alone, and she clearly emphasizes the importance of
having God on your side to get you through each and every challenge faced.
She shares many practical lessons, learned from experience on such things as
dating, finances, just being a mom and some wonderful advice on loneliness.
After reading this book you will certainly walk away with a greater
assurance that you can achieve and rise above your circumstances and live a
happy full life, for you and your children. A very helpful, encouraging
read for any mom who now must walk with road of parenthood alone.
Recommended.
Author
Author of My Single
Mom Life: True Stories & Practical Lessons for Your Journey
Angela
Thomas
is an ordinary woman and mom, with an extraordinary passion for
God. She's been honored to walk alongside women of all ages and walks of
life through her books and speaking engagements. Angela received her
Master's degree from Dallas Theological Seminary.
· Last year Angela spoke
at more than 40 events internationally that ranged from Youth Specialties to
Lifeway's Daybreak.
· Her articles have
appeared in Christian Single,
ParentLife, and
Living with Teenagers.
Angela Thomas is a mother
of four, a dynamic speaker, and an author of ten books and Bible studies,
including the best-selling book Do You
Think I’m Beautiful? Speaking from her own brokenness and God’s
great love, Angela motivates us all to live faithful, passionate lives. She
teaches at numerous events every year where women all around the world are
drawn to her warmth, wit, and vulnerability. Angela and her children live on
a really great street in Knoxville, Tennessee, close to family and
surrounded by some of the best people on the planet.
