Parentless

Remarkably, nearly 50 percent of moms and dads who took the Parentless Parents Survey for my new book "Parentless Parents" find themselves grieving more on Mother's Day than celebrating.

Allison Gilbert: Parentless Parents: Strategies For A Better Mother's Day Allison Gilbert 2011

Remarkably, nearly 50 percent of moms and dads who took the Parentless Parents Survey for my new book "Parentless Parents" find themselves grieving more on Mother's Day than celebrating.

Allison Gilbert: Parentless Parents: Strategies For A Better Mother's Day Allison Gilbert 2011

Here's how I describe this epiphany in my new book, "Parentless Parents":

Allison Gilbert: Parentless Parents: It's My Birthday! Allison Gilbert 2011

Here's how I describe this epiphany in my new book, "Parentless Parents":

Allison Gilbert: Parentless Parents: It's My Birthday! Allison Gilbert 2011

Here's the link to make my birthday dreams come true: buy a copy of "Parentless Parents"!

Allison Gilbert: Parentless Parents: It's My Birthday! Allison Gilbert 2011

This lack of support may be why in response to every question in the Parentless Parents Survey regarding pregnancy, childbirth, and emotions about children entering school and celebrating important milestones, respondents of every age report having felt more isolated than supported.

Being A Parentless Parent: The Effect on You, Your Children and Your Marriage Allison Gilbert 2011

While nearly half of all respondents who took the Parentless Parents Survey report being jealous of the time their in-laws spend with their children, 68 percent say they're grateful their children have them as grandparents.

Being A Parentless Parent: The Effect on You, Your Children and Your Marriage Allison Gilbert 2011

Nearly 58 percent of respondents to the Parentless Parents Survey fear they'll die young and leave their children without a mother or father.

Being A Parentless Parent: The Effect on You, Your Children and Your Marriage Allison Gilbert 2011

For the last three years, I've conducted one-on-one interviews, led numerous focus groups, and launched the Parentless Parents Survey, the first of its kind, which gathered responses from across the United States and a dozen countries, in order to study this growing population.

Being A Parentless Parent: The Effect on You, Your Children and Your Marriage Allison Gilbert 2011

Here's the link to make my birthday dreams come true: buy a copy of "Parentless Parents"!

Allison Gilbert: Parentless Parents: It's My Birthday! Allison Gilbert 2011