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<title>Nurture, Develop and Encourage Your Child's IQ</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 May 2012 10:31:17 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Once a baby is born and parents are told that they have given birth to a healthy and beautiful child, they wonder about his or her IQ. They want to make sure his intellectual abilities and capabilities are both strong and well developed in order to be able to lead a successful and happy life full of personal, professional, academic and social achievements.]]></description>
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<title>Reading Development: What Will a Child's Tomorrows Be Like If Reading Isn't Part of Today?</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 May 2012 10:17:31 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[What if you couldn't read? What if you were looking for a job where you can thrive and grow and become all you can be but you couldn't find one because you are illiterate! You can't get past your name and address on the application? What kind of future would be in store for you at that rate? I shudder to think of myself in that situation. Now think about this. What if that was your child in those shoes, your niece, nephew, grandchild, friend's child, or any child at all. What would you do? I would certainly do something about it to help them on their journey so they can march on with confident strides into the future.]]></description>
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<title>Five Of The Best Educational Toy Gifts From Birth</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 May 2012 09:04:34 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Educational toy gifts for babies need to be stimulating and fun as well as enable the baby to enhance and encourage his brain development and stimulate the maturity and development of his gross and soft motor skills. Needless to say, these toys need to satisfy the baby's curiosity for the world around him while providing him with a safe playing environment.]]></description>
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<title>Homeschooling Starts Early</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 21 May 2012 17:00:13 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[While my husband and I have made the decision to homeschool our children, my journey to homeschooling actually started over 20 years ago in junior high school. What could have happened to so radically alter the way I see public school?]]></description>
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<title>How To Develop Your Child's Fine Motor Skills</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 21 May 2012 10:22:23 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Parents should help their children develop their fine motor skills as they are going to be required to use them once they reach their school years. Some of these skills are: how to handle a pen or pencil, draw, paint or play a musical instrument. Fine motor skills allow children to become more independent, and although they are matured over time, there are plenty of things that parents can do to help their child in this process.]]></description>
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<title>Help, My Child Isn't Talking! What Games Can I Play To Encourage Speech?</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 21 May 2012 10:19:52 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Talking is one of the most important skills that babies should start developing around their fourth month of age. It should mature as they reach their first year and strengthen and polish as they grow as toddlers. Both parents and pediatricians consider the ability of speaking one of the most relevant highlights in a child's development, and therefore, it is quite reasonable that they start getting worried when the child does not talk or only expresses himself with a confusing and unarticulated limited variety of blubbering with no meaning at all.]]></description>
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<title>ADHD Diagnosis: What Educational Toys and Games Will Keep Him Occupied?</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 21 May 2012 10:10:58 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Children usually have a short span of attention, and it can be hard for parents to keep them calm and entertained with a toy for any length of time. This task can be even harder to achieve when your child has received an ADHD diagnosis.]]></description>
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<title>Creating A Playspace: Creating A Happy Toddler</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 21 May 2012 10:08:01 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Creating a playspace for a toddler is really a huge event for a parent. It means that your child will have his own space to spend hours on end playing, interacting with his toys and developing both fine and gross motor skills. Everything needs to be analyzed and tested from the child's point of view.]]></description>
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<title>Made To Play - Wooden Toys</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 21 May 2012 09:55:06 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Child experts and psychologists agree on the fact that wooden toys, though simpler and lacking of all the bells and whistles of most modern toys, appeal to children in a more sincere and passionate way. Wooden toys cannot move by themselves and they require a child's avid imagination to provide hours of fun and engaging entertainment.]]></description>
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<title>Five Ways To Calm An Overexcited Child: Quiet Games To Play For Peace</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 18 May 2012 15:00:29 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Have you tried different techniques to calm down your overexcited child? Do any techniques work? If you have answered with an energetic and desperate nod of your head to any of these questions, then this article is tailored suit for you and your child. We are going to share with you five ways to calm him or her down. Our suggestions do not include tying him or her down or locking the child in a minute room!]]></description>
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<title>How To Stimulate Your Child's Imagination Through Social Play</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 18 May 2012 10:05:02 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Children need to socialize in order to grow and mature not only physically, but also emotionally. Even if it is a sign of maturity whenever a child is able to amuse himself by playing alone with his toys and recreating every day or fantastic situations, giving him the chance of spending quality time with other children his age is of utmost importance also.]]></description>
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<title>Learn What Math Is All About</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 18 May 2012 07:31:48 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A lot of people young and old alike share a common fear. This fear is math. Did you know math is used to help solve problems? An early introduction of math to preschool aged children will teach them that numbers are fun, this should also reinforce a defined structure which math is categorized in. It is easy to make this introduction by using math learning software.]]></description>
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<title>A Guide to Childcare Practice</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2012 12:51:08 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[For any parent conducting research into best practice in childcare in Ireland (and every parent should consider it his and her duty to put serious time and consideration into such research, particularly in this day and age) Irish childcare experts Barnardos have published an absolutely indispensable publication, A Parent's Guide to the Child Care (Pre-School Services) Regulations 2006. Compiled by Marie Willoughby, this excellent guide takes parents step-by-step through the maze of information regarding regulations and best practice for childcare in Ireland.]]></description>
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<title>The Purpose-Built Creche</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2012 12:48:53 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[It may seem self-evident that a creche should be built from scratch, rather than adapted from an existing premises - attempting to make do with the spaces, structures and limitations inherent in the default facilities. So it may surprise you to know that until 1995 there were zero purpose-built creches in Ireland. None. That year Ireland's first creche was built from the ground up for that purpose, and since then many more have followed suit.]]></description>
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<title>Early Childhood Teacher Vacancies Make It A Good Choice For Students</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 10:39:23 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Young people considering their career options often look at the job opportunities before deciding which course to study. One area of growth that has plenty of study options as well as job opportunities is training to be an early childhood teacher. Once you are trained in the field you have a wide range of options to work in kindergartens, preschools, in home childcare positions and many more.]]></description>
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<title>Bullying in School - How to Handle Being Bullied</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2012 13:54:11 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Bullying: Who Started It? The bus driver? The children riding the bus? Parents meeting the bus? Does it matter? ]]></description>
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<title>The Gross Motor Learning Center</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2012 13:39:31 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[You have your preschool classroom all set up with all the learning centers: reading, fine motor, arts, science or discovery and dramatic play. You are not through yet. You still need to have a gross motor learning center.]]></description>
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<title>The Reading Learning Center</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2012 09:52:23 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When you are starting a preschool or daycare, you are going to set up different learning centers around your classroom. The learning centers are arts, dramatic play, fine motor, gross motor, discovery/science, reading and computer. What goes into the reading or quiet learning center?]]></description>
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<title>5 Great Preschool Outdoor Activities</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 04 May 2012 14:36:21 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[As anyone who has looked after preschool children for any length of time knows, preschoolers have lots of energy, and the best place to burn off that energy, and - more importantly - to socialise, exercise, get fresh air and have loads of fun - is outdoors. Any preschool facility must have adequate outdoor facilities and space for children to run about, muck about and kick up their heels, but space is not enough. Carefully selected organised activities are a key to ensuring that children's precious outdoor play time is productive, healthful, safe, engaging and educational.]]></description>
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<title>Teaching Preschoolers Is Not A Sin</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 04 May 2012 13:40:02 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[I am so fed up by people who say that if you teach a toddler or preschooler anything academic, you are abusing them. This is complete bunk.]]></description>
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<title>Should I Put the Price in My Preschool Flyer?</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 04 May 2012 13:24:28 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[You are ready to sell your preschool to parents and their children! Do you want to spend hours with each parent trying to convince them that your preschool is the best or the one for them?]]></description>
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<title>6 Tips to Market Your Preschool or Daycare</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 04 May 2012 12:14:54 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[I have been asked by many of my subscribers to give them ideas on how to grow their enrollments. So, I would like to give you a few pointers that can help in this area.]]></description>
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<title>Importance of a Tutor</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 03 May 2012 13:00:08 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[It is important to note that the job market is quite tough and tomorrow it is likely to be more difficult. This is so because employers are demanding high quality and educated workforce. A degree nowadays is the minimum requirement.]]></description>
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<title>What Part Does Will Power Play in Helping Children to Become Happy, Confident and Successful?</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 03 May 2012 10:11:49 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Find out how will power is the energy behind any project that needs to be sustained. Dreams never become reality without putting in the work. Discover what helps children to grow their will power muscle a little at a time.]]></description>
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<title>Preschool Licensing Requirements Including Teacher Certification and Student Health Records</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Apr 2012 08:40:32 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Guidelines for licensing requirements and regulations preschool owners or administrators may be required to meet. Also ideas and suggestions regarding continuing education for members of your preschool staff, and maintenance of student health and immunization records.]]></description>
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<title>Stress In The Learning Environment and Its Impact On Learning</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Apr 2012 11:53:47 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Have you ever noticed your child coming home from school with their little shoulders hunched over, their head tucked in and their back almost seeming to bulge out... They shuffle in and head for the fridge, TV or computer game... Ask them how their day was and you get a single word answer as they disappear from sight. Chances are, your little one is carrying a large amount of stress that they don't know how to deal with. Or, your child comes home "in a mood", comments from yourself or their siblings result in a snarling, angry, defensive response. They are like little kettles - always on the verge of "going off". You step carefully around them, not sure what will set them off. So where does all of this stress come from?]]></description>
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<title>Field Trip Planning for Preschoolers</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 23 Apr 2012 08:46:18 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Field Trips are a wonderful way to enrich a preschool learning experience. With a little preparation your children can be prepared for a learning experience with your family, grandparents or nanny.]]></description>
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<title>What You Need to Start a Daycare at Home</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 18 Apr 2012 14:25:10 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There is a need for in-home child care centers. The advantages of having children cared for by an experienced caregiver with a low teacher-child ratio is very important. When deciding if you are going to run a daycare from your home, you must do your homework before making a commitment.]]></description>
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<title>Some Tips Before Cooking With Kids</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 18 Apr 2012 14:16:47 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Some mothers think that cooking with kids is a horrible idea that may cause a lot of mess. It is a myth. Cooking with kids can be a successful experience. It is a great approach to have fun with family and to teach the children new valuable skills as well. In general, kids like to help in the kitchen, so take the chance and get their help. All you need is to follow some tips to keep the young chefs safe enough. Read on to learn how kids can cook with you safely.]]></description>
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<title>The Benefits of Preschool For Little Ones</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 16 Apr 2012 14:34:47 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[As children begin to pass the years of daycare and blossom into young kindergarteners, there is an important transitional step. Preschool is increasingly talked up by parents, doctors, and education professionals for being an extremely important step in the development of children for many different reasons. As families begin to explore their opportunities for their little ones such as home care with mom or dad, daycare, or preschool, the choice can be difficult.]]></description>
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<title>The Many Advantages Of School Stickers</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Apr 2012 13:05:47 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[School stickers are not just for decoration. They are to encourage the children to do well and reward them for good work and good behaviour. Stickers, badges and postcards are all fun ways to reward children in school. Children are especially eager to receive them. This article talks about the advantages of having them around.]]></description>
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<title>Selecting the Best Preschool for Your Child</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Apr 2012 10:30:36 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Recently, while reading an article on education.com a researcher on the study of early childhood education emphasized the importance of picking the right preschool for your preschooler. The article went on to stress what is important in choosing a preschool in order to create a successful first grader.]]></description>
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<title>The Voice of the Children</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 11 Apr 2012 15:23:05 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Raising children to find, live and share their authentic voice is a gift that will benefit them for their lifetime. Here are some perspectives and tips from an advocate for children's spirituality - recognizing and developing the spiritual nature of children. When children are raised to maximize their personal voice their opportunity to live happier, more meaningful and productive lives is significantly increased.]]></description>
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<title>The Impact Of Undiagnosed Irlen On Learning</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 11 Apr 2012 14:07:15 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[It's every teachers and parents nightmare. A seemingly bright child who, for some unknown and unexplained reason resists reading and writing. They like drawing and colouring, but writing? Nope, not having a bar of it. For the child with Irlen, our word dense society is a physical and living nightmare. In schools we often have overhead fluorescent lighting that exasperates the problem. The harsh glare creates a stark contrast between the black ink on the white background. The white paper, or white board reflect every colour back into the eye - at full resolution. The brain struggles to make sense of the distorted images it is being bombarded with and fatigue, headaches and nausea (from the sensation that the words are moving) quickly raise their heads.]]></description>
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<title>Help Your Child To Learn With Educational Wooden Toys</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2012 10:48:47 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[I have been buying toys for my young children for so many years now that I hate to think just how much I have spent. So I have decided to write this short article just to provide people some idea of what I have purchased, and why.]]></description>
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<title>Summarizing an Essay</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2012 07:40:47 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A library request under any topic of interest will reveal an array of articles for use in any writing project needed. One article in particular which I would like to present for a critique at this time originated from the Christian Science Monitor, dating June 13, 2011. In this essay by Amanda Paulson entitled "Education secretary tells Congress: Change No Child Left Behind or I will" (Paulson, 2011), Paulson relates the current trend to reform this unpopular 2001 Bush administration act.]]></description>
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<title>What Is The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)?</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 03 Apr 2012 16:05:08 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The Early Years Foundation Stage lasts from birth to five years old. This is an official, government formulated, structure which schools and early years providers have to follow. It is a pre-planned, formulated structure of learning and developmental care, which has been designed to assist your child's learning process in his or her earliest years.]]></description>
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<title>How to Hire a Math Tutor</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 29 Mar 2012 12:52:49 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Among the major subjects that needs careful studying is Math. Many kids experience difficulties with this subject so here are a few tips in choosing a reliable Math tutor.]]></description>
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<title>What You Can Expect From An Early Childhood Learning Centre</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 26 Mar 2012 15:03:49 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There are many reasons why parents put their child in an early childhood learning centre for several hours each week. Some choose this form of childcare because they are working full-time or part-time and have no family members nearby who are able to care for their preschool children. ]]></description>
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<title>How to Get Boys to Read More - Buy a Kindle!</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 23 Mar 2012 17:47:58 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Boys are notorious for being less interested in reading than girls. Indeed, school teachers often report that encouraging boys to read - especially in their latter years of junior school - is really challenging.]]></description>
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<title>What Kind of Guitar Do I Choose for My Child?</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 22 Mar 2012 14:04:36 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[And article from music for kids on how to choose a guitar for your child. Should I choose a steel or nylon string guitar for my child? Which is difference?]]></description>
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<title>Using the LDS Scriptures in Primary</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 21 Mar 2012 17:47:27 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Using the scriptures in primary can be a tricky thing because the language is unfamiliar. The scriptures use larger words that children have a hard time pronouncing and each child is at a different level of understanding. However, there are ways that you can reach each child with the scriptures.]]></description>
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<title>Private Preparatory Schools</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 21 Mar 2012 11:13:28 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Private preparatory schools - or 'prep' schools - are a traditional and still popular educational institution choice for many families in England. These schools enjoy the benefit of not being funded through the state system, which allows them grater freedom of choice when making all decisions relating to the school.]]></description>
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<title>10 Ways to Help Your Children to Enjoy Primary</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 20 Mar 2012 15:51:11 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Helping children to like primary is different than helping them enjoy school. Here are some tips to help your children enjoy primary.]]></description>
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<title>Masculinity And The American Male</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 19 Mar 2012 15:11:08 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[We tend to educate little male warriors the same way we educate our little female princesses. The feminization of the American male has created a great deal of gender confusion and insecurity. Fewer and fewer understand the role of the male in American society.]]></description>
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<title>The Importance Of Keeping School Supplies For Kids In The Home</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 15 Mar 2012 10:30:29 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There are some school supplies that are essential for any children who are going to be starting classes. Many teachers provide a list of items that every student should have when coming to school, but there are other items that might not be on the list that can enhance the educational experience of the child.]]></description>
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<title>5 Important Points to Focus on When Looking for a Quality Daycare</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 14 Mar 2012 14:50:39 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Parents can take steps to prevent problems by being cautious and selective when choosing a daycare. All parents want their children to be in the hands of caring and attentive adults, but all parents may not know what to look for while going through the long process to find a daycare.]]></description>
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<title>Surviving the Daycare Maze to Find Quality Daycare</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 14 Mar 2012 14:43:52 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There are so many childcare and preschool choices available to families that parents who need to find a daycare. Indeed, the options may be overwhelming. Quality daycare is available.]]></description>
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<title>Keeping Children Entertained During LDS Church Meetings</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 12 Mar 2012 10:49:21 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[What to do with your children during a sacrament meeting, is somewhat of a controversial subject. Many people have strong opinions. Some people think that it is not a good idea to bring toys and games, because they are distracting. Some feel like anything to keep children quiet during these meetings is okay. My wife and I have tried many things. Here are some tips on things that you can try.]]></description>
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<title>About Play Therapists</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 09 Mar 2012 16:00:33 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Rehabilitative and play therapists typically have a number of strategies and interventions that are employed, depending on the child's ability and disability. Play therapists teach children how to play with age appropriate toys. When they teach children skills, the play skills are universal to other activities.]]></description>
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<title>The Creche Visit: Nine Questions You Must Ask When Vetting a Creche</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 08 Mar 2012 17:44:18 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Before you settle on a creche to entrust with your children's well-being it is absolutely crucial that you make a personal visit to assess the creche's suitability to your (and your child's) needs. But simply observing what they choose to show you isn't enough. It is essential that you arrive armed with a set of questions that will get to the heart of their suitability, or that may result in your heading off to look for another suitable childcare facility.]]></description>
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<title>The Right Dublin Creche for the Right Price</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 08 Mar 2012 17:39:54 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Last February the National Consumer Agency conducted a survey of creche prices in Dublin and other regions in Ireland, as part of its series of pricing and price transparency surveys. The survey focused on private facilities offering day care on both full and part-time bases. The survey's stated objective was not to highlight or compare specific operators, but rather to 'identify general trends in price levels amongst this group of service providers.']]></description>
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<title>The Economic Value of Ireland's ECCE Scheme</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 08 Mar 2012 17:38:37 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A free childcare scheme such as Ireland's ECCE scheme 2012 is not a handout. It's good for children, it's good for families, it's good for education and it's good for the Irish economy.]]></description>
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<title>Developing Fine Motor Skills</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 08 Mar 2012 10:37:42 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The use of fine motor skills activities with children is the best manner in which to ensure proper development in children and ensure functional hands. Small muscles in the hands, otherwise known as intrinsic muscles are used for functional activities for the rest of life, making child hood development in this area a priority.]]></description>
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<title>Advantages of Homeschooling for Christian Families</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 07 Mar 2012 10:43:13 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Homeschooling is increasingly becoming more popular as a choice of education for many families. Instead of being forced to choose between public and private schools, some parents choose to go one step further and home school their kids, albeit for many different reasons.]]></description>
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<title>Can Preschoolers Set Goals?</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 07 Mar 2012 09:32:04 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[As parents we want our children to become all that they can become. So, we encourage, bribe and teach so that they reach their full potential. How early can we expect for children to be able to set goals and work towards achieving them?]]></description>
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<title>Child Day Care Centers</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 05 Mar 2012 10:30:37 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[As a parent, your main concern is the well-being of your children. It can be overwhelming raising children when they're your own, let alone leaving them in them in hands of someone else. How do you know which child day care center you can trust?]]></description>
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<title>Finding Quality Early Childhood Education Centres</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 05 Mar 2012 08:56:28 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Early childhood education is an important part of your child's development and there are thousands of child care centres to choose from. Each facility offers its own unique features and it will be up to you to decide which is the best fit for your child.]]></description>
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<title>Excellent Early Childhood Care Is Crucial In Child Development</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 02 Mar 2012 14:38:07 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Making sure that your children receive top class early childhood care is one of the best things a parent can do. And if a parent isn't in a position to provide full time care for their children through the first five years of life, then a quality early childhood centre can be an excellent option.]]></description>
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<title>What School Can't Provide May Be The Biggest Hurdle Your Child Will Ever Face</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 29 Feb 2012 17:43:44 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Our kids are precious to us. They are our future, our hopes and our dreams, yet on a daily basis across the globe these precious gifts are being left behind, lost and in some cases forgotten. Why? In many cases it is because they don't fit the mould, they don't conform to what we expect of them. Freedom to be our self is something we all cherish, it is our most prized possession yet most schools demand that we conform, that we suppress who and what we are in order to fit their system of assessments and selection criteria. This is where I believe our children face their greatest hurdle and their biggest challenge. To learn, to become who they are meant to become, within a system that seeks to strip that from them (not because it is evil, nasty or anything like that, but simply because we seek to place KPI's on our children) is harder for some children than others.]]></description>
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<title>Would You Choose a Waldorf Education?</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 28 Feb 2012 19:54:26 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Do you believe in letting kids be kids? Are you opposed to the rigid and conformist methods of modern teaching? Perhaps you'd rather send your children to a Waldorf school. The advantages inherent in the Waldorf system might just surprise you.]]></description>
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<title>Tips on Language Development in Young Children</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 28 Feb 2012 11:33:33 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Want to see your child starting speaking early? Learn several facts and techniques on early language development in children.]]></description>
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<title>Hallelujah Buttons: A Fun Bible School Activity for Your Preschoolers</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2012 17:41:45 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Do your preschoolers like to shout? Then why not encourage them to shout, "Hallelujah!" to God as they play this fun Bible school activity called "Hallelujah Buttons" based on Isaiah 35:10.]]></description>
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<title>Flying Around the World: A Fun Bible School Activity for Your Preschoolers</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2012 17:41:21 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Do your preschoolers like to hear good news? Of course they do! And the best news of all to share with them is how Jesus died for them because He loves them very much. That's the "gospel" truth and here is fun Bible school activity you can play called "Flying Around the World"]]></description>
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<title>Way, Truth, Life Buttons: A Fun Bible School Activity for Your Preschoolers</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2012 17:40:58 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Do your preschoolers know that Jesus is the way, the truth and the life? John 14:6 proclaims this truth and here is a fun Bible school activity to help your little ones learn this great verse. It's called "Way, Truth, Life Buttons"]]></description>
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<title>How Many Children Were Sitting With Jesus? A Fun Bible School Activity for Your Preschoolers</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2012 17:40:13 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Do your preschoolers know how many shepherds visited baby Jesus in Bethlehem? Or how many jars of water Jesus turned into wine? Preschoolers love to count and here is a fun Bible school activity to pair off God's amazing Word with their learning of numbers. It's called "How many Children were Sitting with Jesus?"]]></description>
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<title>What Can I Give Mephibosheth? A Fun Bible School Activity for Your Preschoolers</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2012 17:39:55 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Do your preschoolers know the wonderful story of Mephibosheth? If they don't, they are in for a real treat as you play this fun Bible school activity called "What Can I Give Mephibosheth?"]]></description>
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<title>What Should I Wear? A Fun Bible Memory Verse Activity for Your Preschoolers</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2012 17:39:40 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Do your preschoolers know that God cares about what they wear? He does! Colossians 3:12 says that God wants them to clothe themselves in kindness. Play this fun Bible memory verse activity to teach them this important truth...]]></description>
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<title>What to Look for in a Preschool</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2012 12:46:58 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Education is one of the most important treasures you can ever give to your child. Going to preschool is a big change for your kids. They'll get to interact with a lot of people of various ages. It's an entirely different environment from home. True, there are a lot of preschools out there that you can choose from. If you're a parent excited to send your kids to preschool here are a few things that you need to know:]]></description>
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<title>How to Find a Good Daycare</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2012 09:05:55 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Anyone can open a daycare, it takes a family to raise children. Have you ever wondered what specifics to look for in choosing a safe, nurturing environment for your child when you can not be with them?]]></description>
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<title>5 Tips on How To Let A Good Nanny Go Gracefully</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 24 Feb 2012 16:27:32 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Letting a good nanny go--whether it be because you're moving or enrolling your child in daycare--is never easy. Here are 5 tips to make the process as painless as possible for you and your nanny.]]></description>
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<title>Writing Prep and Health Activities for Preschoolers (Age 2-4)</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 24 Feb 2012 16:09:45 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Getting ready for kindergarten is easy when parents and caregivers turn fun, everyday activities into learning opportunities. One of the most important skills that preschoolers can work on is writing. Learning good hand coordination before going to school can make the transition to writing letters much easier and less stressful. In addition, learning good hygiene habits can also help children stay healthy when they do go to school.]]></description>
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<title>Print Literacy Skills Development for Preschoolers</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 24 Feb 2012 08:57:29 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Developing print literacy before starting school can give a child an important advantage in being ready to learn in the formal educational system. Making print literacy fun is just as important though. Here are some ways parents and caregivers can help their preschoolers get ready for reading at school]]></description>
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<title>Preschool Language and Literacy Development Activities</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 24 Feb 2012 08:54:07 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Preschoolers can easily start working on their language and literacy skills to help them be successful once they reach school. Here are some activities to get them learning while still having fun.]]></description>
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<title>The Best Tips for Middle School Students</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 24 Feb 2012 07:41:17 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The best tips on how to help your middle school student sore in school. Most students need to have productive summers in order to assure they have an edge in school. Trying to master extra vocabulary lists or trying ot really understand the meaning behind the math during the school year is too much. Here is a proven method to help your student excel.]]></description>
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<title>Is the Computer a Viable Tool for Teaching Children to Read</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 23 Feb 2012 08:46:34 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[For many years the alphabet has been taught using traditional methods which have worked very successfully and are responsible for the majority of us being literate. However, is it time to move on and take advantage of modern technology and the wide range of websites for kids which teach the alphabet, letter sounds and reading and spelling?]]></description>
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<title>Is It Ever Too Early for Kids to Learn to Read</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 23 Feb 2012 08:21:24 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Children have amazing brains! They are often far sharper than we give them credit for and their capacity for learning is obviously much greater than that of an adult. They are constantly learning as they are subjected to a world of stimuli which their brains process and make sense of. But what about reading? Is this something which they will learn naturally? Only if they are given the information in the right order so that they can retain the information and make it useful. This way they will learn quickly and easily and without any confusing messages.]]></description>
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<title>Early Childhood Education Planning Tips</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 22 Feb 2012 15:49:22 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[While no child is alike and each family is unique, a common tread run deep in the heart of every home - the desire of parent is to give their children the BEST education possible and see them grow into their full potential. However, life is full of unplanned surprise and the path to achieving this desire may be a convoluted one. That's where a sound investment strategy comes in.]]></description>
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<title>Memorizing - Trains the Brain to Retain</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 22 Feb 2012 08:25:40 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Begin training your child's brain using memorization. Young children have an amazing capacity for learning and remembering. Discover how you can prepare your child to become a proficient reader and writer.]]></description>
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<title>What to Do If You Forgot Toys for Kids? Use Your iPhone!</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 21 Feb 2012 15:00:08 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you have forgotten the toys for kids at home it can be a problem. Unless you have an iPhone! With the great selection of iPhone apps for kids, your children will not be bored.]]></description>
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<title>3 Strong Pluses and 4 Hardships of an Early Musical Training</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 20 Feb 2012 14:13:34 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Gifted children are a little bit like human greyhounds: they will not be happy if you cannot help them pursue their talent. Children growing into music will know different stages of development, with different questions. As a parent, you will have second thoughts, too. Children's questions are easier to sort out together with the people involved in their musical training. As for your second thoughts, they may be your discrete chance to answers life in a daring and creative way.]]></description>
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<title>How To Teach Your Kids To Tie Their Shoelaces</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 16 Feb 2012 14:30:17 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Teaching your children to tie their shoelaces can be a frustrating process. It doesn't have to be a difficult process however. Here are some tips on how to making the process easier for both you and your child.]]></description>
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<title>Up High, Down Low: A Fun Bible School Activity for Your Preschoolers</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 15 Feb 2012 16:20:51 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Do your preschoolers know that God is in the highest and that they live down low on the earth. According to Luke 2:14, this is true and it is a concept that they are ready to learn. Play this fun Bible school activity to teach them this "glorious" concept...]]></description>
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<title>What Can Children Learn Through Play?</title>
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<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6872598</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:50:20 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[We have all heard that children's play is their work, that when children play they are learning. So, what exactly are they learning? And how can we help them to learn?]]></description>
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<title>Independent Private Schools</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6873239</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6873239</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:56:38 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A school which does not fall under the control of the local LEA (Local Education Authority) in England is considered to be a private or independent school. An independent school does not depend upon government or councils for funding through tax payer contributions, instead being financed through tuition fees and gifts.]]></description>
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<title>Independent Private Boarding Schools in England</title>
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<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6873513</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:03:42 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[It was reported in January 2012 that although private boarding schools are among the most expensive forms of education available in England, application and financial figures have remained buoyant despite the economic downturn. Why do private boarding schools in England remain so popular when times are hard?]]></description>
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<title>Educational Toys - Why They Are Important for Your Child</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6855110</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6855110</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:02:21 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Most toys are educational in some respect, however the best educational toys allow a lot of interaction between the child and the toy. For instance, a wind-up toy that can only be wound up and then let go, does not encourage a great deal of interaction.]]></description>
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<title>Day Care Centers</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6865033</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6865033</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:59:06 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Dropping the children off at a day care facility on your way to work is the only option you have to maintain your current lifestyle. Trusting other people with your children is not always easy as you can only hope they receive the treatment they deserve. Day care centers understand your concerns and do their best to provide ways to show you that your children are getting appropriate attention.]]></description>
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<title>Fruit of the Spirit Spin and Toss: A Preschool Bible School Activity for Memorizing Gal 5:22</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6864936</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6864936</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:20:44 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Do your kids know that God loves fruit? Galatians 5:22 tells us all about God's wonderful fruit. Here is a super Bible school activity to help your preschoolers learn about love, joy and peace...]]></description>
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<title>Growing Up and Rules</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6833998</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6833998</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:19:04 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Wisdom and knowledge doesn't automatically come with age. Nothing comes, simply by aging, except wrinkles and gray hair. It's important that we teach our children well, with love and by example, because they learn best by what they live.]]></description>
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<title>How to Make Your Nanny's First Day on the Job a Great One</title>
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<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6859685</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:24:10 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A nanny's first day of work with a new family is exciting. The nanny will be forming new relationships and doing what she loves--caring for children. Her first day, however, can also be stressful.]]></description>
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<title>Too Many Toys and Other Learning Games for Kids - Is There Such a Thing?</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6850465</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6850465</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:06:34 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In the recent past, toys and other learning games for kids were only received during Christmas and at another handful of other holidays.The infants were normally restricted to a rattle or a soft toy during the initial stages of their life.However, the toy industry has changed into big business, and the fact that companies now can produce large volumes of toys cheaply, led to an excess of toys and other learning games for kids that flood the world market.]]></description>
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<title>Quest for Excellence: Seeking Quality Childcare in Dublin</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6856567</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6856567</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:41:51 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[With nearly 400 childcare creches in Dublin - offering a dizzying array of price plans, services and facilities for children - choosing the Dublin creche that is right for you, and for your children, is a daunting task, indeed. Fortunately, there are a number of useful resources available to guide you in making your decision, providing independent, researched information to arm you in your quest for excellence in childcare in Dublin.]]></description>
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<title>Teaching Preschool: Is a College Degree Required?</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6847918</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6847918</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:48:26 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[So you want to teach preschool or daycare. Do you need a college degree? In most states and instances, the answer is "NO".  So, why would you want to get a college degree to teach preschool? What would be the benefits?]]></description>
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<title>All About Your Early Childhood Education Salary</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:00:26 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you are already in or considering going into the field of early childhood education teaching, make sure you read this article first. Your expectations regarding salary and working conditions may be unrealistic, so it's good to be prepared before having your dreams dashed.]]></description>
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<title>The Unsolicited Gift of Parenthood</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:55:20 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[I am a grandparent raising my grandchild as my own. I know all too well how complicated this can be. I applaud grandparents taking on this task world wide. And I thank them for all that they do. But how do I explain that I myself don't expect praise. I am blessed beyond measure.]]></description>
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<title>Childhood Labels - Help Or Hindrance</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 15:09:08 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[For those unfortunate children who are labelled, life can be a never ending road of enduring that devastating feeling of being "not good enough", "broken" or "inadequate". For most, the label is for the parent's benefit, not the child's. Yes, the labels provide access to funding - but so many who are labelled still don't fit the requirements. Those that do, are shunned by their peers and are called names in the playground.]]></description>
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<title>Pool Safety Lessons for Infants: Do They Really Help?</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 10:24:22 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[It's natural to assume that your infant or toddler will benefit from swimming safety lessons. While it's no substitute for supervision, many parents see it as an added "safety net" of sorts. Most such programs will be actively promoted as a way to reduce the risk of drowning, no doubt by well-meaning people who genuinely believe this to be true. However, as much as we'd like to believe this, and generally have every reason to do so, the reality isn't quite so clear-cut. A 2000 report by the American Academy of Pediatrics' Committee on Sports Medicine and Fitness has cast some doubt on the value of such lessons for infants.]]></description>
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<title>Understanding Phonics</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 09:03:16 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If your child has reached the age of four and has recently started at primary school then you will more than likely have started to hear the word "phonics" being discussed around school? But what exactly is phonics and what does it have to do with your child?]]></description>
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<title>The Top 4 Creative Ways To Educate Your Child About Numbers</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:10:40 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When it comes to your own children, you want to make sure you provide them with the best education possible. You want to see your children successful and want them to have a bright future. As a parent, you want to provide the best possible educational solutions for your child to succeed and have a bright future.]]></description>
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