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	<title>Parenting Bookmark &#187; Anne Leedom</title>
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		<title>Flashcards and Beethoven Do Not a Genius Make</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:03:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anne Leedom</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Harry H. Harrison Jr]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Kids and intelligence]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Here are ten things you should know about the brain of your child from author Harry H. Harrison- 1. Let’s start with the flashcard and Beethoven. Lord knows where this idea originated, but every NPR listening, PBS watching, back-to-earth organic eating parent believes it. Yet there is not one shred of scientific data supporting the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>It’s a Blood Pressure Thing: Should You Be Concerned for Your Child?</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2012 06:42:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anne Leedom</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[high blood pressure]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[kids and activity]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[kids and health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[kids and nutrition]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[High Blood Pressure is not just for the older generation. It can start early. Although it is difficult to imagine, children and adolescents are at risk of HBP, and HBP at a young age may be a precursor to hypertension in adults. As stated in a recent study involving a group of children and adolescents [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Four Ways to Connect to Your Teen</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Dec 2011 06:54:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anne Leedom</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Parenting without Panic]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[connecting to teens]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[talking to teens]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[As the lives of our growing teens become more demanding and involved, they move further away from the family routine of their childhood. Being excited about mom’s help in school, play dates and the general support that parents provide to young children fade as they progress through their teen years and become more dependent on [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Confidence or Arrogance: What Kind of Child Are You Raising?</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 14 Oct 2011 06:19:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anne Leedom</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Parenting without Panic]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Anne Leedom]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[arrogance]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[parenting]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[raising confident kids]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[We all know the feeling…the moment of pride when someone notices how outspoken or articulate our child is. We bask in the knowledge that our child is smart, has a great sense of self-esteem and succeeds at virtually everything they attempt to do. There is a fine line between confidence and pride and arrogance. Experts [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Back to School: The Secret Tool Kids Need to Succeed</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 07 Aug 2011 20:03:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anne Leedom</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Parenting without Panic]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[back to school]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[high school]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[teens]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Its that time of year again. Stores have been cleaned out, clothes purchased and backpacks are full. Kids from Kindergarten through High School are anticipating the new school year and all of the adventures and challenges that can bring. Parents and teachers have read the latest methods on coping with bullies, Internet safety, and they [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Teens and Independence</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 04 Jun 2011 06:27:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anne Leedom</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Parenting without Panic]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Anne Leedom]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[caring kids]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Dr. Michele Borba]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[teens]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[I often hear parents say they wish they had a manual on how to raise caring kids. Of course, there are many including the work of Dr. Michele Borba, who is one of the leading experts on nurturing character in kids. After reviewing hundreds of articles, book excerpts, interviews etc. from many of today&#8217;s top [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Teaching Kids Respect</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 May 2011 18:53:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anne Leedom</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Parenting without Panic]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[There is a big question making the rounds among the parents at my daughter&#8217;s class. Should the kids refer to the parents&#8217; friends as &#8220;Mr. Jones&#8221; or &#8220;Mrs. Smith&#8221;, rather than using their first names? I was quite shocked, having come from a home where it would have been unheard of to refer to one [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Power Struggles: Who is Misbehaving?</title>
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		<comments>http://www.parentingbookmark.com/parenting-without-panic/power-struggles-who-is-misbehaving/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 04 May 2011 18:51:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anne Leedom</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Parenting without Panic]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The most common question among parents is how to cope with the ongoing power struggles between parents and kids…bedtime, cleaning their rooms, cooperation in the morning, it goes on and on. These are the common complaints of misbehavior. I remember so clearly the struggles with my firstborn daughter when I decided to nurse her. There [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Choosing Safe Activities for Teens Online</title>
		<link>http://www.parentingbookmark.com/parenting-without-panic/choosing-safe-activities-for-teens-online/</link>
		<comments>http://www.parentingbookmark.com/parenting-without-panic/choosing-safe-activities-for-teens-online/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 04 May 2011 13:48:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anne Leedom</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Parenting without Panic]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[activities for teens online]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[keeping teens safe online]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[teens and boredom]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[According to Department of Labor statistics from 2002, mothers stay home while fathers go to work in 23.2 percent of American families. Only about a quarter of those mothers who stay home while the father works have children between the ages of 14 and 17. Yet there is a growing amount of research that children [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Helping Teens with Homework: When to Step In</title>
		<link>http://www.parentingbookmark.com/parenting-without-panic/helping-teens-with-homework-when-to-step-in/</link>
		<comments>http://www.parentingbookmark.com/parenting-without-panic/helping-teens-with-homework-when-to-step-in/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 04 May 2011 13:45:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anne Leedom</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Parenting without Panic]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Ann Dolin]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[homework battles]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[teens and homework]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[I have two teenage daughter who make everyday a magical experience. Yes there are the normal issues revolving around raising teenagers&#8230;hormones, the growing need for independence, and other typical teen issues. However, the area we struggle with the most is homework. Its hard to know when to step in and when to let them accept [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What to Do if Your Child is Being Bullied</title>
		<link>http://www.parentingbookmark.com/parenting-without-panic/what-to-do-if-your-child-is-being-bullied/</link>
		<comments>http://www.parentingbookmark.com/parenting-without-panic/what-to-do-if-your-child-is-being-bullied/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 01 May 2011 07:00:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anne Leedom</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Parenting without Panic]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[bullying]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Dr. Michele Borba]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Bullies have become an everyday part of our kids’ lives. In person or online, they are threatening kids and causing fear even when they are not in the same room. If we are going to help it is critical that we recognize the signs in our kids and know what to do if your child [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Should Bad Manners Count as Misbehavior?</title>
		<link>http://www.parentingbookmark.com/parenting-without-panic/should-manners-count-as-bad-behavior/</link>
		<comments>http://www.parentingbookmark.com/parenting-without-panic/should-manners-count-as-bad-behavior/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 01 May 2011 06:40:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anne Leedom</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Parenting without Panic]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[bad manners]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Manners do count! And manners are learned, so there’s no reason to accept rudeness. Below are six easy steps to eliminate your kid’s misbehavior and tune up a general sense of respect toward others. Set clear limits The first step to changing a rude attitude is to simply refuse to allow it. Keep in mind [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Truth About Tired Teens:  Why Parents and Teens Fight Over Sleep</title>
		<link>http://www.parentingbookmark.com/parenting-without-panic/the-truth-about-tired-teens-why-parents-and-teens-fight-over-sleep/</link>
		<comments>http://www.parentingbookmark.com/parenting-without-panic/the-truth-about-tired-teens-why-parents-and-teens-fight-over-sleep/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 28 Apr 2011 14:41:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anne Leedom</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Parenting without Panic]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[sleep deprived teens]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[teens and sleep]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[As the mother of two teenage daughters, I struggle daily with the reality that they don&#8217;t go to bed at what I would consider an early hour. I know they are up late into the night and it just seems like they are not getting the sleep they need.  Parenting expert Jody Pawel, President of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Seven Steps to Screen a Nanny Professionally On Your Own</title>
		<link>http://www.parentingbookmark.com/parenting-without-panic/seven-steps-to-screen-a-nanny-professionally-on-your-own/</link>
		<comments>http://www.parentingbookmark.com/parenting-without-panic/seven-steps-to-screen-a-nanny-professionally-on-your-own/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 28 Jan 2011 17:37:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anne Leedom</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Parenting without Panic]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[babysitter]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[hire a nanny]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Choosing a nanny or au pair for your children is a process that should be organized and performed carefully, to ensure you find someone who can be trusted, will contribute significantly to the development of your child and integrate well into your family. The step-by-step process below will help you make an informed decision and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Is Online School Right for My Child?</title>
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		<comments>http://www.parentingbookmark.com/parenting-without-panic/is-online-school-right-for-my-child/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 26 Jan 2011 19:56:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anne Leedom</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Parenting without Panic]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[online high school]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[virtual education]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Getting into a respected university has always demanded hard work and self-discipline in addition to a stellar high school record with the advanced coursework admissions officers seek.  However in today’s competitive world, many students are achieving all the above from a very non-traditional place….their own living room. Five Key Benefits of Home School Programs: 1. [...]]]></description>
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