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		<title>Why Couldn’t I Have Had Twins?</title>
		<link>http://www.singleparentstown.com/blog/2012/03/26/bill/why-couldnt-i-have-had-twins-2/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Mar 2012 15:27:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bill</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I recently was speaking with a friend of mine about issues that he is having with his two kids. He was frustrated with no matter what he says to his kids, they would both interpret his words differently, and act differently. We laughed at how two children from the same gene pool could turn out... <a href="http://www.singleparentstown.com/blog/2012/03/26/bill/why-couldnt-i-have-had-twins-2/">Continue reading &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>When It Comes To Parenting Does Practice Make Perfect?</title>
		<link>http://www.singleparentstown.com/blog/2012/03/19/bill/when-it-comes-to-parenting-does-practice-make-perfect-2/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Mar 2012 22:14:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bill</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Balancing Work and Children]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[They say that practice makes perfect. I have decided that whoever said that was obviously not a parent. I have practiced at being a good parent ever since day one, and I continue to practice at it each and every day. Last week I thought that I had finally figured it out, and then my 15... <a href="http://www.singleparentstown.com/blog/2012/03/19/bill/when-it-comes-to-parenting-does-practice-make-perfect-2/">Continue reading &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>I Think That I Forgot Where My Kids Are!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.singleparentstown.com/blog/2012/02/27/bill/i-think-that-i-forgot-where-my-kids-are/</link>
		<comments>http://www.singleparentstown.com/blog/2012/02/27/bill/i-think-that-i-forgot-where-my-kids-are/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2012 21:10:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bill</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Have you ever heard the story about the little boy who answered the phone call? One day, the phone rang, and the little boy answered. “May I speak to your parents?” “They’re busy.” “Oh. Is anybody else there?” “The police.” “Can I speak to them?” “They’re busy.” “Oh. Is anybody else there?” “The firemen.” “Can... <a href="http://www.singleparentstown.com/blog/2012/02/27/bill/i-think-that-i-forgot-where-my-kids-are/">Continue reading &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>“With Everything That Has Happened To You, You Can Either Feel Sorry For Yourself, or Treat What Happened To You As A Gift”</title>
		<link>http://www.singleparentstown.com/blog/2011/12/12/bill/%e2%80%9cwith-everything-that-has-happened-to-you-you-can-either-feel-sorry-for-yourself-or-treat-what-happened-to-you-as-a-gift%e2%80%9d/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Dec 2011 17:29:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bill</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[  “With everything that happened to you, you can either feel sorry for yourself or treat what happened as a gift. Everything is either an opportunity to grow or an obstacle to keep you from growing. You get to choose.” Wayne Dyer Over the years I have reflected back on this quote on more than... <a href="http://www.singleparentstown.com/blog/2011/12/12/bill/%e2%80%9cwith-everything-that-has-happened-to-you-you-can-either-feel-sorry-for-yourself-or-treat-what-happened-to-you-as-a-gift%e2%80%9d/">Continue reading &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>My Son Taught Me Something That He Wish&#8217;s He Hadn&#8217;t</title>
		<link>http://www.singleparentstown.com/blog/2011/10/03/bill/my-son-taught-me-something-that-he-wishs-he-hadnt/</link>
		<comments>http://www.singleparentstown.com/blog/2011/10/03/bill/my-son-taught-me-something-that-he-wishs-he-hadnt/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 03 Oct 2011 15:57:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bill</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Over the years I have learned so much from my children. I have learned how to smile when I was feeling sad, I have learned how to be patient when I was feeling anxious, I have learned how to juggle when both hands were tied behind my back, I have learned how to do three... <a href="http://www.singleparentstown.com/blog/2011/10/03/bill/my-son-taught-me-something-that-he-wishs-he-hadnt/">Continue reading &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>When It Comes To Parenting Does Practice Make Perfect?</title>
		<link>http://www.singleparentstown.com/blog/2011/09/19/bill/when-it-comes-to-parenting-does-practice-make-perfect/</link>
		<comments>http://www.singleparentstown.com/blog/2011/09/19/bill/when-it-comes-to-parenting-does-practice-make-perfect/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Sep 2011 16:08:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bill</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[They say that practice makes perfect. I have decided that whoever said that was obviously not a parent. I have practiced at being a good parent ever since day one, and I continue to practice at it each and every day. Last week I thought that I had finally figured it out, and then my 15... <a href="http://www.singleparentstown.com/blog/2011/09/19/bill/when-it-comes-to-parenting-does-practice-make-perfect/">Continue reading &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>How Not To Lose Your Cool as a Single Parent</title>
		<link>http://www.singleparentstown.com/blog/2011/07/15/lisa/how-not-to-lose-your-cool-as-a-single-parent/</link>
		<comments>http://www.singleparentstown.com/blog/2011/07/15/lisa/how-not-to-lose-your-cool-as-a-single-parent/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 15 Jul 2011 12:41:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lisa</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[When you are a single parent day in and day out there is no other in the adult to run interference for you. No one to come in and save the day. You can learn to save you own day and not lose your cool. Here are some suggestions: 1. Know Your Limits and Obey... <a href="http://www.singleparentstown.com/blog/2011/07/15/lisa/how-not-to-lose-your-cool-as-a-single-parent/">Continue reading &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Are You Looking For Your Kids?</title>
		<link>http://www.singleparentstown.com/blog/2011/06/27/bill/are-you-looking-for-your-kids-2/</link>
		<comments>http://www.singleparentstown.com/blog/2011/06/27/bill/are-you-looking-for-your-kids-2/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jun 2011 18:55:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bill</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.singleparentstown.com/blog/?p=3536</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Have you ever heard the story about the little boy who answered the phone call? One day, the phone rang, and the little boy answered. “May I speak to your parents?” “They’re busy.” “Oh. Is anybody else there?” “The police.” “Can I speak to them?” “They’re busy.” “Oh. Is anybody else there?” “The firemen.” “Can... <a href="http://www.singleparentstown.com/blog/2011/06/27/bill/are-you-looking-for-your-kids-2/">Continue reading &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Failure to Communicate?</title>
		<link>http://www.singleparentstown.com/blog/2011/05/06/lisa/failure-to-communicate/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 06 May 2011 15:00:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lisa</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Dealing with Divorce and Your Ex]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.singleparentstown.com/blog/?p=3281</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Single parents resulting from a divorce know one thing for sure, communication can be a constant challenge. No matter how &#8220;business-like&#8221; you try to be, those pesky hurt feelings, emotions, and yes, anger, rise up on occasion. Also, sometimes as a parent we want things from our children&#8211;a hug, a call, an iloveyouverymuch&#8211; they may not feel... <a href="http://www.singleparentstown.com/blog/2011/05/06/lisa/failure-to-communicate/">Continue reading &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to a Spanking</title>
		<link>http://www.singleparentstown.com/blog/2011/04/22/bill/a-funny-thing-happened-on-the-way-to-a-spanking/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 22 Apr 2011 22:44:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bill</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[  By Will McCormick Guest Blogger I come from a long line of folks who take the biblical principle &#8220;spare the rod, spoil the child&#8221; to heart. My children’s mother was raised the same. Growing up in the deep South in strong Southern Baptist families will teach at an early age the consequences of poor... <a href="http://www.singleparentstown.com/blog/2011/04/22/bill/a-funny-thing-happened-on-the-way-to-a-spanking/">Continue reading &#187;</a>]]></description>
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