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With the recent increase in the numbers of children born to single mothers, a great deal of attention has been focused on the single parent family, specifically those headed by single mothers. Some of...
View ArticleA Comprehensive Approach to Discipline – Part 1: Build The Relationship
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...
View ArticleA Comprehensive Approach to Discipline – Part II: Encourage Appropriate Behavior
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...
View ArticleA Comprehensive Approach to Discipline – Part III: Eliminate Negative Behavior
Of all of the consequences that can be applied when negative behaviors appear, the most important aspect of any plan must use consistency as its foundation. If children are not sure that they will face...
View ArticleSingle Dads Raising Daughters: What A Girl Wants
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....
View ArticleSingle Moms Raising Sons: Are Schools Failing Our Sons?
"The culture of schools, especially for young children, is much more feminine than masculine. There are almost no male early childhood educators. Many teachers of young children find boys' interests in...
View ArticleSingle Mothers Raising Sons: Shaping His Character Part I
The crisis facing our boys today is the subject of much debate. Since a large number of them are being raised by single mothers, this crisis is close to a single mother’s heart. I have faced many...
View ArticleSingle Moms Raising Sons: Shaping His Character, Part II
There is a difference between males and females. As long as we continue to try to raise our sons knowing only female culture, we are doing them a disservice. Learning and understanding male culture...
View ArticleThe Good Listener
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.
View ArticleFamily Night
“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...
View ArticleTalking Through Tough Topics
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...
View ArticleParents as Friends
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...
View ArticleSingle Parent Holiday Survival Guide
Holidays do not have to be filled with despair and loneliness. With a little effort, and a positive attitude, the peace and joy of this season can be yours.
View ArticleWhat would make a difference in your life as a single parent?
SPARC (Atlanta, GA) and Conchetta House (Olympia, Washington) are working on a project to benefit single parents across the nation. One aspect of the project is to make recommendations for programs and...
View ArticleSingle does not mean alone
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...
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