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		<title>Single does not mean alone</title>
		<link>http://singleparent411.org/blog/2011/03/09/single-does-not-mean-alone/#utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=single-does-not-mean-alone</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Mar 2011 03:43:07 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[An African Proverb states, "It takes a village to raise a child". That statement refers to any child, every child, YOUR child. If that is the case, how then, as a single parent, are you expected to raise your child on your own? Single parents, take heart - you are not.]]></description>
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		<title>Parents as Friends</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 01:12:13 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[There is a growing trend among parenting experts that encourages parents to befriend their children. The benefit of this philosophy is that children will feel that their parents are on their side and will be more likely to respond positively to correction. Traditional parenting methods suggest that parents maintain a more authoritative role in their children’s lives. Is it possible for parents to be their children’s friend? Do they have to sacrifice a certain amount of authority in exchange for friendship? Is that in fact, in their children’s best interest? Can you ride the line of friend and authority figure without sacrificing either?]]></description>
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		<title>Talking Through Tough Topics</title>
		<link>http://singleparent411.org/blog/2009/11/11/talking-through-tough-topics/#utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=talking-through-tough-topics</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:00:28 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sex. Drugs. Alcohol. Violence. Aids. Relationships. All tough topics but important ones that must be discussed with our children. How do we approach these difficult topics and handle them in an age appropriate manner?]]></description>
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		<title>Family Night</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:42:50 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[“Back in the day” there was no such thing as “Family Night” because just about every night was family night.  Before electricity became the norm, families gathered around the table in the evening by candlelight. After television was invented, families began to gather around the one television set they owned in the evenings to watch shows together.  Now that technology has granted us access to just about everything, we now find access to our families to be a challenge. ]]></description>
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		<title>The Good Listener</title>
		<link>http://singleparent411.org/blog/2009/10/21/the-good-listener/#utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=the-good-listener</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2009 15:00:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Regardless of the love you and your child have for each other, unless you both develop good communication skills, your relationship will not be as strong as it could be.]]></description>
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		<title>Single Dads Raising Daughters: What A Girl Wants</title>
		<link>http://singleparent411.org/blog/2009/10/13/sinlge-dads-raising-daughters-what-a-girl-wants/#utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=sinlge-dads-raising-daughters-what-a-girl-wants</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2009 15:00:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>singleparent411</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Dads, you  have a great deal of influence over the healthy development of your daughters.  You have the power to influence their self esteem, their sense of independence and their healthy body image. With this much influence, what does your daughter need from you to develop to her fullest potential?]]></description>
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		<title>A Comprehensive Approach to Discipline &#8211; Part II: Encourage Appropriate Behavior</title>
		<link>http://singleparent411.org/blog/2009/10/06/a-comprehensive-approach-to-discipline-part-ii-encourage-appropriate-behavior/#utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=a-comprehensive-approach-to-discipline-part-ii-encourage-appropriate-behavior</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2009 15:21:14 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[It is important to remember that positive reinforcement will not eliminate the need for providing consequences for negative behavior. It is to be used as part of an overall comprehensive plan for consistent and effective discipline for the overall health and strength of your family.]]></description>
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		<title>A Comprehensive Approach to Discipline &#8211; Part 1: Build The Relationship</title>
		<link>http://singleparent411.org/blog/2009/10/03/a-comprehensive-approach-to-discipline-part-1-build-the-relationship/#utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=a-comprehensive-approach-to-discipline-part-1-build-the-relationship</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2009 20:56:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Every moment between you and your child will not be full of hugs and kisses, especially moments that involve discipline. However, if the relationship between you and your child is intact, you will be able to weather any storm.]]></description>
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		<title>I Hear You Talking&#8230;</title>
		<link>http://singleparent411.org/blog/2009/09/08/i-hear-you-talking/#utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=i-hear-you-talking</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2009 15:00:56 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Let’s be real. Sometimes as single parents, we find ourselves out of time. It also seems like sometimes our children can pick the absolute worst times to talk. As busy, tired, and overwhelmed as we are, it is still important to remember that children, all children, need to know they are listened to. It’s even more important for them to know that we are listening.]]></description>
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