What reading level is Sex and the single parent?

Sex and the single parent by Mary Mattis is at a Level 7 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Sex and the single parent appropriate for?

Sex and the single parent is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 12ME (Moderate — Emotional).

What genre is Sex and the single parent?

Sex and the single parent is fiction — Self-Help.

Does Sex and the single parent have any content warnings?

Sex and the single parent has a HootRating of 12ME (Moderate — Emotional). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Sex and the single parent?

Sex and the single parent by Mary Mattis is 316 pages.

Sex and the single parent

Mary Mattis

Sex and the single parent

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

How You Can Have Happy and Healthy Kids--and an Active Social Life

by Mary Mattis

Reading Level 7 12ME Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 7th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

The door creaks open, and a new face steps into the room. You hear whispers and wonder how families handle change when someone new enters their lives. What happens when grown-ups try to balance love, friendship, and making kids feel safe all at once?

Themes

FamilyParentingComing of Age Social Justice

Quick Assessment

This thoughtful book by family therapist Mary Mattis explores how single parents can balance their own social and romantic lives while prioritizing their children's emotional and psychological well-being. It provides insights into child development stages related to adjusting to new people and situations, emphasizing safety and emotional health. Recommended for mature readers, this book serves as a helpful supplement for parents navigating dating and family dynamics post-divorce.

For Parents

Content Intensity

12ME — Moderate — Emotional

Emotional

Moderate ←

Physical

Clear

Social

Moderate

Thematic

Light

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

5/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

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Details

Book Length

316 pages

ISBN: 003070488X
Pages: 316
Publisher: Henry Holt
Published: 1986
Type: Fiction

Genres

Self-Help

Subjects

Single ParentsUnited StatesSexual BehaviorChildren of Divorced ParentsPsychologyChildren and SexParentingDatingSexEnfants De DivorcésPsychologieEnfants Et SexualitéRôle ParentalAmoursParents UniquesSexualitéSex Instruction

Places

United States