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	<title>Single Parents Town Blog &#187; Raising Children as a Single Parent</title>
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		<title>The Reasons That I Love Having Teenagers…</title>
		<link>http://www.singleparentstown.com/blog/2012/05/07/bill/the-reasons-that-i-love-having-teenagers/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 May 2012 18:03:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bill</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I can’t tell you the number of people, who when I tell them that I have teenagers say something like, “Wow that must be tough” or “Good luck, you will need it”. I don’t care, I love having teenagers. I really do. Granted I am decades away from my teen years, I can still remember what... <a href="http://www.singleparentstown.com/blog/2012/05/07/bill/the-reasons-that-i-love-having-teenagers/">Continue reading &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Can You Hit The Nail On The Head?</title>
		<link>http://www.singleparentstown.com/blog/2012/04/16/bill/can-you-hit-the-nail-on-the-head/</link>
		<comments>http://www.singleparentstown.com/blog/2012/04/16/bill/can-you-hit-the-nail-on-the-head/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Apr 2012 16:49:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bill</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.singleparentstown.com/blog/?p=4898</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[I am told that in order to have a successful blog, you have to either entertain, educate, pose a question or share a story. I have tried too at one time or another do all of the above here on my blog. Sometimes I believe that I am successful, and at other times I am not... <a href="http://www.singleparentstown.com/blog/2012/04/16/bill/can-you-hit-the-nail-on-the-head/">Continue reading &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>A Parents Job Description…</title>
		<link>http://www.singleparentstown.com/blog/2012/04/09/bill/a-parents-job-description-5/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Apr 2012 14:05:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bill</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Balancing Work and Children]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Since it is Monday and the new week is upon us, I thought that I would share with you a job description that a friend of mine recently shared with me. I have posted this blog once before but believe that it it is worth repeating. I hope that it brings a smile to your face... <a href="http://www.singleparentstown.com/blog/2012/04/09/bill/a-parents-job-description-5/">Continue reading &#187;</a>]]></description>
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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>
		<comments>http://www.singleparentstown.com/blog/2012/03/26/bill/why-couldnt-i-have-had-twins-2/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Mar 2012 15:27:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bill</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.singleparentstown.com/blog/?p=4845</guid>
		<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>
		<comments>http://www.singleparentstown.com/blog/2012/03/19/bill/when-it-comes-to-parenting-does-practice-make-perfect-2/#comments</comments>
		<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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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.singleparentstown.com/blog/?p=4818</guid>
		<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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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.singleparentstown.com/blog/?p=4722</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/2012/02/27/bill/i-think-that-i-forgot-where-my-kids-are/">Continue reading &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Victor Cruz, From Single Parent Household To NFL Star.</title>
		<link>http://www.singleparentstown.com/blog/2012/02/06/bill/victor-cruz-from-single-parent-household-to-nfl-star/</link>
		<comments>http://www.singleparentstown.com/blog/2012/02/06/bill/victor-cruz-from-single-parent-household-to-nfl-star/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:59:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bill</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.singleparentstown.com/blog/?p=4630</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[So often I hear the media, the so called experts and even the occasional parent tell me that their children are at a disadvantage because they are being raised by a single parent. Their children don&#8217;t get the attention of both parents and because of this, their children will have a tougher time finding their... <a href="http://www.singleparentstown.com/blog/2012/02/06/bill/victor-cruz-from-single-parent-household-to-nfl-star/">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>
		<comments>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/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Dec 2011 17:29:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bill</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.singleparentstown.com/blog/?p=4281</guid>
		<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>So You Think You Are A Single Parent Huh?</title>
		<link>http://www.singleparentstown.com/blog/2011/11/28/bill/so-you-think-you-are-a-single-parent-huh-3/</link>
		<comments>http://www.singleparentstown.com/blog/2011/11/28/bill/so-you-think-you-are-a-single-parent-huh-3/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Nov 2011 17:10:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bill</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I often get calls and emails from people, who are married, telling me that they are just like a single parent. Or in other words, that they are just like me. That they do all the household work, that they care for the kids, that they pay the bills, that they manage everyone’s schedules, that... <a href="http://www.singleparentstown.com/blog/2011/11/28/bill/so-you-think-you-are-a-single-parent-huh-3/">Continue reading &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>My Kids Are Like The Stock Market&#8230;</title>
		<link>http://www.singleparentstown.com/blog/2011/11/07/bill/my-kids-are-like-the-stock-market-2/</link>
		<comments>http://www.singleparentstown.com/blog/2011/11/07/bill/my-kids-are-like-the-stock-market-2/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2011 15:59:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bill</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I have decided to change my kid’s names from Jack and Michaela to Dow and NASDAQ. Why you ask? It’s because I believe that raising them is like investing in the stock market. As long as I put something into them each month, I am bound to get a good return on my investment. At least... <a href="http://www.singleparentstown.com/blog/2011/11/07/bill/my-kids-are-like-the-stock-market-2/">Continue reading &#187;</a>]]></description>
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