Mommy's New Friend: A Heartwarming Story for the Single-Mom and Child

Mommy's New Friend: A Heartwarming Story for the Single-Mom and Child

Navigating Your Child From Single-Parenting to a Blended Family Mommy's New Friend portrays the challenging emotions of Maxx, a school-aged boy, whose bond with his single-mother is threatened by her recent relationship with a "new friend." In this heartwarming yet comedic story, the reader journeys with Maxx as he explores his changing family life, following his evolution from feeling defiant and fearful to feeling optimistic and hopeful. Young Maxx deals with the raw feelings in this uniquely told story of the start of a modern blended family in real-life situations. Single-mothers will find a helpful and useful way to introduce their children to the possibility of having a new partner, while obtaining understanding and validation in their youngsters (more-than-likely) apprehensive feelings. Maybe he can be your friend too! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great book about parent’s “new friend” for both children and adults! "This is EXACTLY what I’ve been looking for!!!! I am a teacher at an urban school, and I too often witness my students going through moments with a new “stranger” in his/her own little intimate circles. I bought 20 copies to donate for my school’s book fair!!!" - Amazon Reviewer Recommended for children between 5 -10 years old. Mommy's New Friend is a playful and engaging, yet very realistic look at the uncertainties a child from a single parent home might have about the time he feels his mom is suddenly taking away from their special relationship.Having a single parent can create a special challenge for children as they learn to accept and gradually welcome someone else who is really close to Mom, too. This book will ease the way toward exploring the topic with clarity and humor. Child and family therapists should check this book out-- it will be a useful and welcome addition to your bibliotherapy libraries or your waiting room as a resource for clients starting blended families. Highly recommended! - Felice H. López, EdM, LMHC Child, Adolescent and Family Therapist in Private Practice Introducing a new romantic partner to a young child can be an anxiety provoking situation for both parent and child. In Mommy's New Friend, Karyn and Mali approach the sensitive topic with humor and compassion. They conveyed the importance of reassuring the child, while also setting healthy boundaries. Mommy's New Friend is not only a great way to approach the idea of introducing a new partner, but also a useful tool in teaching children about different types of families. - Tacara Kirby , School Psychologist Mali Glemaud is a young Haitian-American, who spent most of his childhood in Watertown, MA. He enjoys video games, making music, and track & field. As a member of the Kingian Non-Violence program, he helps to inspire youth by creatively spreading the messages of Martin Luther King, Jr. through music, art and social media. Mali has had the unique experience of living and going to school in New Zealand and Paris, while also traveling to many places with his mother. He is currently working towards a professional career in medicine and research, where he hopes to aid the representation of diversity and inclusion. He currently lives in a blended home with his 3 brothers, step-grandma, step-dad and mom. Karyn Glemaud is a proud Haitian-American, born and raised in Boston, MA. Her life has always encompassed a diversity of culture, art, music and education. As a single-mother for nearly a decade, Karyn always made it a point to live out all the possibilities of knowledge and adventure, beyond the limitations. During these years of raising her son alone, she accomplished her Bachelor's Degree while working full-time. Every year, she would take trips together with her son to explore new places and have even gone as far as living in northern New Zealand and Paris, France for a period of time. ​ It was during their precious time together, living across several organic farms in New Zealand, that she co-wrote her first children's book with her son, called "Mommy's New Friend." Without knowing it, they were writing their own future into fruition. Nearly a year later, Karyn would introduce Mali to her "new friend," who has since become her loving husband. Today, Karyn lives with her blended family of seven just outside the city of Boston.