Millions of heroic single mothers around the world, poor and rich, are rearing their own or someone else's children. Deaths, separations and divorces, and military deployments send many more women into single mother status every year, while other "hidden" single mothers bring up children virtually alone as fathers are ill, disabled, disengaged or just plain disinterested. In "Soul Mothers' Wisdom" clinical social worker Bette Freedson shares seven key insights she has identified through years of workshops, counseling sessions, and her own self-examination as a single mother. She gently guides often-overwhelmed single mothers to a strong personal identity, a rediscovery of resilience, strength, and courage, and an affirmation of parenting purpose. "Soul Mothers' Wisdom" helps the woman parenting on her own understand that she can create the life she wants and become the woman she desires to be, transforming challenges into opportunities and solutions, chaos into calm, and discovering (or re-discovering) all she has to offer to her children and her self. Mental health professionals agree--children have a better chance of becoming emotionally healthy adults when their mothers' choices are guided by the wisdom that emanates from a solid core of self, i.e., "soul." "Soul Mothers' Wisdom: Seven Insights for the Single Mother "offers single mothers the knowledge, counseling and affirmation to help them and their children thrive. "This is a fine book full of support for single parents who have to face the job of raising children alone, and having to share them with another caregiver when they return to work," says T. Berry Brazelton, M.D., former host of the Emmy-award-winning show "What Every Baby Knows." "I would advise all single mothers to read it." "The responsibilities of single mothers can be daunting," adds Jeffrey K. Zeig, Ph.D., director of The Milton Erickson Foundation. ""Soul Mothers' Wisdom" provides inspiring counsel to help them flourish. The stories and insights provide unique resources that will foster a stronger sense of self and more fluid access to inner resources. Practical and eminently readable, "Soul Mothers' Wisdom "offers a path for single mothers -- and fathers -- to reclaim their identities, and improve the lives of those who depend on them."

Clinical social worker Bette J. Freedson shares seven key insights she has identified through years of workshops, counseling sessions, and her own self-examination as a single mother. Millions of heroic single mothers around the world, poor and rich, are rearing their own or someone else's children. Deaths, separations and divorces, and military deployments send many more women into single mother status every year, while other "hidden" single mothers bring up children virtually alone as fathers are ill, disabled, disengaged or just plain disinterested. In Soul Mothers' Wisdom: Seven Insights for the Single Mother Bette Freedson gently guides often-overwhelmed single mothers to a strong personal identity, a rediscovery of resilience, strength, and courage, and an affirmation of parenting purpose. Soul Mothers' Wisdom helps the woman parenting on her own understand that she can create the life she wants and become the woman she desires to be, transforming challenges into opportunities and solutions, chaos into calm, and discovering (or re-discovering) all she has to offer to her children and her self. Mental health professionals agree—children have a better chance of becoming emotionally healthy adults when their mothers' choices are guided by the wisdom that emanates from a solid core of self, i.e., "soul." Soul Mothers' Wisdom: Seven Insights for the Single Mother offers single mothers the knowledge, counseling and affirmation to help them and their children thrive. "This is a fine book full of support for single parents who have to face the job of raising children alone, and having to share them with another caregiver when they return to work," says T. Berry Brazelton, M.D., .former host of the Emmy-award-winning TV show What Every Baby Knows. "I would advise all single mothers to read it."

A unique devotional for mothers, providing encouragement and renewal of the soul. The demands on a mother can be enormous. The physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of her children are constant and can seem never-ending. Much-needed support and encouragement can, at times, be in short supply. Soul Matters for Mothers, part of the popular Soul Matters series, is the perfect devotional for refreshing the mind and uplifting the heart of any mother, no matter the age. A wide variety of topics are presented in a format that's easy to follow and fun to read. Each devotional includes a quote, Scripture, "To Think About" and "Life Lesson" sections, followed by a "Real Life Story," an action step, and finally, a prayer. It's a wonderful way to help mothers be the best they can be, doing one of the hardest jobs in the world!

What would my mom say? How would she guide me? These are the soul searching questions answered in A Mother's Wisdom, a compilation of inspirational, spiritual and practical insights. A Mother's Wisdom is written by mothers and grandmothers of every age and from every walk of life, be they natural, step, adoptive or foster. Their letters, poems and anecdotes are their treasured gifts to their children. These women have graciously shared their wise words to benefit any and all who are seeking guidance, encouragement and validation in their lives. They are extraordinary examples of mothers at their finest, desiring to add to their children's lives in a rich, meaningful and loving manner. Whether you are a prospective mother, first time mother, or mother who is raising or has raised her children, this is your opportunity to utilize the knowledge that others have shared in A Mother's Wisdom to make a heartfelt difference in your child's life. After all, mothers everywhere desire only the very best for their children: lives filled with love, happiness and purpose. May you find inspiration in our loving and wise words.

With the help of your own rule, you can get control of your household, grow closer to God, come to love your husband more, and raise up good Christian children.

God is in the midst of her; she shall not be moved; God will help her when morning dawns. --Psalm 46:5 No one is more deserving of admiration, affirmation, and encouragement than mothers. Whether it's a simple expression of gratitude, a heartfelt word of thanks, or an acknowledgment of all of the selfless acts they perform on a daily basis, all moms want and need to feel appreciated and loved. In Inspirations for a Mother's Soul, moms are treated to divine words of wisdom, hope, grace, and love 365 days a year. The perfect gift for Mother's Day, this beautiful LeatherLike devotional fits perfectly in a purse or diaper bag and provides moms with daily doses of encouragement, guidance, and assurance in readings short enough to finish in a carpool lane, during nap time, or in a rare moment of peaceful solitude--anytime, anywhere.