About Single Parents: Shape Your Kids' Behavior

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Single Parents Single Parents Newly Single Child Support Child Custody From Jennifer Wolf, your Guide to Single Parents Your relationship with your kids is one of the biggest influences on their behavior. Sure, tactics like time out and other consequences work, too, but maintaining a warm, loving relationship is the most important factor in raising kids who will choose to do what's right over a host of other options. Write a Letter to Your Kids Need a breakthrough? Why not start by writing a letter to your kids to tell them just how you feel? Sometimes putting your thoughts on paper communicates more deeply than spoken words. See More About:  writing to your child  parent-child communication  10 Weeks of Fun Fall Activities Looking for something fun to do with your kids this season? Receive one new idea each week in your email. Communicate Clear Rules and Expectations Being consistent with what you expect from your kids will help them begin to monitor their own behavior. See More About:  rules  discipline  creating boundaries More Effective Discipline Strategies Need a new solution? Try one of these tried-and-true discipline tactics. See More About:  discipline  parent-child communication  setting limits Single Parents Ads Kids Activities Kids Behavior Chart Student Behavior Kids Clothes Behavior Management Featured Articles Child Custody Laws Effects of Divorce on Children Tips for Newly Single Parents Parenting Plan Worksheets Child Support Calculators Home Alone Quiz   More from About.com Food and Mood Indulging a sweet tooth can cause weight gain, guilt and even worsen depression. Here are a few expert tips to help you resist. More> Carb Cravings Ever wondered why you crave carbs (or chocolate and sugar) when you're depressed? Some scientists say it may be chemical. More> This newsletter is written by: Jennifer Wolf Single Parents Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Single Parents newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Use Social Media to Stay in Touch Connect With Us on Facebook Follow Single Parents on Twitter Introduce Yourself in the Single Parents' Forum Advertisement