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<description><![CDATA[Colleen Langenfeld has been parenting for over 29 years and helps other moms find freedom and satisfaction in their family and personal lives. Her articles have been widely published online and she works to encourage individual moms so that families everywhere will flourish.]]></description>
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<title>Disrespectful Children and Their Friends</title>
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<description><![CDATA[So what if your disrespectful child has new friends who are just as defiant as he is? Does it matter? Find out if your child's relationships can pass these 3 simple tests for quality friendships.]]></description>
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<title>Help For Troubled Teenagers Who Want To Quit School</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Finding help for troubled teenagers who are considering quitting school can be complex and challenging. If you have a teen who is struggling with school then you have had your share of frustrating moments. A teenager who has quit trying to perform academically is not only affecting himself but those around him in a negative way. Read on for ways to encourage your troubled teen to move forward.]]></description>
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<title>Princess Beds For Toddlers - Should You Buy One For Your Daughter?</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 07 Mar 2011 09:46:52 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[What do imagination, dreamland and parenting strategies have in common? Princess beds for toddlers are popular for good reason. Come and learn more about combining the practical with the fun.]]></description>
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<title>Bratt Decor Venetian Crib - Why Iron Cribs Are Popular</title>
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<description><![CDATA[A Bratt Decor Venetian Crib is an example of a very popular style of iron baby crib. Iron cribs are not new and their popularity has stood the test of time. But why? What's so special about them? These three ideas ensure that iron cribs are here to stay.]]></description>
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<title>Bratt Decor Chelsea Crib - Are Lifetime Cribs All They're Cracked Up To Be?</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 23 Feb 2011 15:04:19 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The Bratt Decor Chelsea Lifetime Crib is arguably one of the most beautiful baby cribs currently on the market. The fact that it can also last as long as you are raising your child makes it worth a second look. If you are shopping for lifetime cribs of any brand, keeping these points in mind will ensure you are as happy with your purchase 10 years from now as the day you bought your crib.]]></description>
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<title>Out Of Control Children - When Grandparents Are Parents</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 11 Feb 2011 08:03:51 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Out of control children are a challenge to any parent. But what about when the parent is also the grandparent? If this is your situation, then you will want to remember to do these two things before you do anything else.]]></description>
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<title>Defiant Behavior In Children - Respect Matters</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 11 Feb 2011 07:44:36 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Defiant behavior in children can be summed up in one word. What is that word and why is it the key to bringing peace to your family? Read on.]]></description>
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<title>Defiant Behavior In Children - Media-Proofing Your Home</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 11 Feb 2011 07:44:03 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Defiant behavior in children must be fed for it to continue. Learn how to handle one of the most potent contributors to defiant behavior and how to kick it out of your home when you choose.]]></description>
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<title>Out Of Control Children - Working With Teachers</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 10 Feb 2011 21:29:40 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Out of control children need immediate intervention to stop the downward cycle of self-destructive behavior. Working effectively with your child's teachers means putting into play these 4 steps first - and getting the ball rolling towards developing a plan to help your child. Are you ready for that? Read on.]]></description>
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<title>How To Deal With Teenagers' Attitudes And Rollin' Eyes</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 10 Feb 2011 16:23:14 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The question is...how to deal with teenagers' nasty attitudes? There is a simple one-two punch for handling your teen's drama and you might be wasting time if you're not doing it.]]></description>
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<title>How To Control An Out Of Control Child - Going Public</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 09 Feb 2011 15:31:30 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When parents ask how to control an out of control child they are frequently thinking about diffusing public tantrums. If you don't start with these two key parenting concepts, however, you might be working hard at stopping the tantrums but not seeing any real results.]]></description>
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<title>Defiant Behavior In Children - Why Listening Is The Main Thing</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 09 Feb 2011 15:27:22 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Defiant behavior in children can be a tough nut to crack. Are you doing this one thing - and doing it really well - so that your child knows you are serious about addressing his behavior?]]></description>
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<title>Getting Help With Problem Children Means Helping Yourself First</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 09 Feb 2011 15:19:52 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Getting help with problem children means exhausting yourself looking for answers and hoping something works eventually, right? Find out why that method will probably disappoint you and what to do first - instead. (Hint - you'll like it better, too!)]]></description>
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<title>Angry Children - When Rage Rules Your Family</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 09 Feb 2011 15:18:42 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Angry children can turn a family upside down in no time flat. You can worry about what to do, beg your angry kid to calm down or you can take these concrete steps to deal with the anger in your home permanently.]]></description>
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<title>Defiant Behavior In Children - Bringing Back That Loving Feeling</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 09 Feb 2011 14:51:48 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you have a defiant child on your hands, you know that maintaining a loving relationship can be very difficult. Cultivate ways to make that easier by using these powerful ideas in your home.]]></description>
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<title>How to Handle A Teenager - Relationship Building Questions</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 01 Feb 2011 15:54:20 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[How to handle a teenager who is testing his or her boundaries? Deal with the challenges, to be sure, but put most of your parenting energy into building a relationship that your teen can't resist. How? Read on.]]></description>
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<title>Help With Troubled Teenagers - Create The Calm In The Storm</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 01 Feb 2011 15:41:46 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Parents who need help with troubled teenagers often find themselves in a sea of chaos. You don't have to live that way! Do you know how to take back control of your home life? Read on.]]></description>
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<title>Help With Troubled Teenagers - Knowledge Is Power</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 01 Feb 2011 15:27:55 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Are you looking for ways to help troubled teenagers? Then what you are really looking for is a way to know those troubled teenagers better. But do you know how to do this effectively, getting more results and less frustration? Read on.]]></description>
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<title>How To Handle Argumentative Children - Arguing For Positive Change</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 26 Jan 2011 11:36:53 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[How to handle argumentative children means taking the lead in a simple two-step process proven to change the direction of conversation. And it can work even in your family.]]></description>
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<title>Dealing With Argumentative Children And Cell Phones</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 26 Jan 2011 11:02:11 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Dealing with argumentative children and cell phones is something most parents will find themselves handling at some point. This issue doesn't need to be division, however. As a parent, you do have choices. Read on...]]></description>
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<title>How to Handle Teenager Angst</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 20 Jan 2011 19:16:31 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[How to handle teenager angst and drama? Aim for a balanced approach and try to avoid the extra emotional workload caused by either of these parenting extremes.]]></description>
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<title>Child Behavior Modification - When You're Going It Alone</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 20 Jan 2011 19:02:17 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Child behavior modification strategies are challenging enough when there are two parents working together as a team. If you're a single parent, you can increase your chances for success simply by doing these two clear steps.]]></description>
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<title>Troubled Teenagers - Do You Want To Quit?</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 18 Jan 2011 19:39:32 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Troubled teenagers need help maneuvering the passage from childhood into adulthood. Consider giving up changing them and rely instead upon this proven method of leadership development that's easier, too.]]></description>
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<title>Potty Training Dolls For Boys - A Clever Alternative</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 18 Jan 2011 18:46:50 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Potty training dolls for boys can be a great toilet training aid. Turn the tables on this idea, have some fun with it, and help the potty process along all at the same time.]]></description>
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<title>Argumentative Children - Looking For The Positive Payoff</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 14 Jan 2011 18:39:42 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Dealing with argumentative children works best if, as a parent, you can identify the underlying payoff your child is receiving from his behavior. Then you have a chance for appropriate action steps to be effective and positive results to gain traction.]]></description>
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<title>Help For Parents With Troubled Teenagers - Follow The Power</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 14 Jan 2011 18:32:23 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[What to do with troubled teenagers? Power is the name of this game and it needs to be won by you, Mom or Dad, or everyone loses.]]></description>
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<title>How to Handle A Teenager - Does Our Home Environment Matter?</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 12 Jan 2011 13:34:28 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[How to handle teenager issues starts by creating an environment at home that mirrors what you want your family to be. What does that look like? Read on and see for yourself.]]></description>
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<title>Troubled Teenagers - Hanging On While Letting Go</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 12 Jan 2011 13:26:05 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Help for troubled teenagers starts with getting help for yourself, Mom or Dad. Discover where you need to be hanging on and where you need to let go and take your home's leadership back again.]]></description>
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<title>Help With Teenagers - Lessons From A Pretzel</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 12 Jan 2011 13:16:47 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Parents who need help with teenagers find themselves considering all kinds of ideas. Figuring out how to help your teenager is a bit similar to behaving like a pretzel. As a parent, you must get in tune with how far you can bend before you break.]]></description>
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<title>Free Potty Training Charts - 9 Unique Ways To Use Them</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 12 Jan 2011 13:15:01 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Free potty training charts work great to help you train your toddler in the fine art of toilet usage. Until the excitement has worn off, that is. Here are 9 different ideas for keeping the potty chart game looking like fun for your child.]]></description>
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<title>How to Stop Back Talking - Are You Encouraging the Problem?</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 22 Dec 2010 07:45:56 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[How to stop back talking is a serious issue in many families. Make sure you are not contributing to this nasty habit by doing a quick check of your own responses, Mom or Dad. You don't want to be making these parenting mistakes and make the back talking worse!]]></description>
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<title>Child Behavior Modification - When To Let It Go</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 07 Dec 2010 20:04:23 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Child behavior modification is a powerful tool when used properly in a family. But when your child is overwhelmed do you know what to do next - how to incorporate difficult moments into the behavior modification process? Learning to take a breather but still stay on track is not that difficult but doesn't come naturally to many parents.]]></description>
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<title>Behavior Modification in Children - When and How To Stand Firm</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 07 Dec 2010 19:59:28 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Child behavior modification is a proven method of helping a child make the changes he needs. But the process doesn't happen without serious effort on both the child's part and the parent. Knowing when to stay firm and how to encourage your child to work harder is an important part of the process.]]></description>
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<title>Potty Training Resistance - How To Avoid A Power Struggle</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 07 Dec 2010 19:53:03 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Potty training resistance is a natural occurrence in the toilet training process for most toddlers. How you handle it is crucial, however, unless you want to stay immersed in the worst potty training problem of all!]]></description>
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<title>Out of Control Teens - When Will It End?</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 07 Dec 2010 19:49:48 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Out of control teens cause much pain in everyday life for many families. Find out what you can do to take back the control and make some practical changes in your family that can help - starting today.]]></description>
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<title>How to Stop Back Talking And Turn Things Upside Down</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 07 Dec 2010 17:06:06 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[How to stop back talking and bringing peace to your home doesn't have to be just a dream. There are concrete steps you can take to make things measurably calmer in your home and the good news is you, Mom or Dad, are in complete control of this strategy.]]></description>
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<title>Your Child's Chore Charts - Who Is In Charge?</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 03 Dec 2010 10:56:41 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Using a child's chore charts to instantly improve things around your home without doing your part as a parent is a recipe for failure. Learn the two things you need to do - every time - to make your chore chart usage a success.]]></description>
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<title>How to Start Potty Training - Are You Feeling Overwhelmed?</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 03 Dec 2010 10:06:09 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When moms and dads ask how to start potty training, they often have the end in mind (diaper-free living) before they even begin. Find out what you need to do before potty training even starts in your home.]]></description>
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<title>Angry Children - Why Worry Doesn't Work</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 03 Dec 2010 09:25:29 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Angry children can be an extremely disruptive force within a family. Worry is an easy reaction, but a poor problem solver. Learn how you can turn your worry into something more productive the very next time your child explodes in anger.]]></description>
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<title>Printable Kids Charts - 5 Ways to Make Them Fun (and Get Them Used)</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 03 Nov 2010 07:58:15 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Printable kids charts are a great parenting tool but can lose their effectiveness quickly if allowed to grow stale. Here are 5 easy ways to put and keep the fun in your child's chore charts!]]></description>
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<title>Kids Charts - Is One Enough?</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 02 Nov 2010 15:34:12 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Free kids charts are great tools to help train, motivate and encourage your child. Surprisingly, sometimes the biggest problem with using kids charts is the tendency to be stingy with them. What does that mean? Read on...]]></description>
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<title>Underwear Potty Training - When It's Time to Give Up Diapers</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 04 Oct 2010 14:57:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Underwear potty training means making definite progress towards being diaper free! Do you know what your toddler underwear options are and when to use them? The more you know, the smoother you can keep things moving along as you toilet train.]]></description>
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<title>Trouble Potty Training - Use a Checklist to Get Back on Track</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 04 Oct 2010 14:48:29 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Don't give up. Whether your toddler is not potty training at all or simply having difficulty moving forward use this checklist to determine what to do next.]]></description>
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<title>When to Start Potty Training - Don't Make My Mistakes!</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 04 Oct 2010 14:06:48 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Asking when to start potty training is the first question most parents of toddlers ask when they think about becoming diaper-free. Learn about potty training readiness signs and you'll know - accurately - when to potty train your child.]]></description>
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<title>Toilet Training Toddlers - What You Need to Get Started</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 04 Oct 2010 12:57:35 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Toilet training toddlers are on their way to being diaper-free. Woo-hoo! If you are helping one of these potty trainees, here's a quick list of items you'll need to get things started off right.]]></description>
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<title>Toilet Training Problems - You Have a Very Smart Child</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 04 Oct 2010 12:49:23 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Toilet training problems are very common - and frustrating - among toddlers and preschoolers. Learn the key points that will help you turn resistance into cooperation.]]></description>
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<title>Toilet Training Tips - Proven Favorites</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 04 Oct 2010 12:39:53 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Toilet training tips are a dime a dozen. How do you know which ones work and which won't? Stick with potty training advice that has been used in the trenches and proven - and you'll see results in no time.]]></description>
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<title>Toilet Training Boys - 3 Things That Make a Difference</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 30 Sep 2010 15:03:10 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Toilet training boys is an adventure! Here are 3 potty training tips for boys that are easy and fun to implement and can have you seeing results quickly.]]></description>
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<title>Toilet Training In Less Than a Day Or The Potty Chair Express</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 30 Sep 2010 14:55:05 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Toilet training in less than a day? Is it even possible? After potty training 4 children of my own, I give a qualified "yes" to the concept of potty training in a day. Here's what you MUST know before you start this method if you want to experience any measure of success.]]></description>
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<title>Toddler Training Pants Or Underwear - Which Is Best?</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 30 Sep 2010 14:47:56 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When potty training should you use toddler training pants or plain underwear? Both have their pros and cons and understanding the difference between these two products means you can use both effectively.]]></description>
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<title>Potty Training Targets - Do They Work? The Pros and Cons</title>
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<title>Potty Training Twins - 3 Steps to Success</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Potty training twins can be an exciting time. There's no need for it to be a frustrating process, however. Use these 3 steps to get control of the toilet training in your home from the start.]]></description>
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<title>Potty Training Videos - Knowing the Pros and Cons Before You Buy</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Potty training videos can be loads of fun for your toddler. But will they help him train any faster? Take a look at these pros and cons of using this popular toilet training resource.]]></description>
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<title>Potty Training Seats - Investigating the Pros and Cons</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 30 Sep 2010 08:11:24 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Which one to use when toilet training your toddler? A potty training seat or a potty chair? Here are the pros and cons of each.]]></description>
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<title>Potty Training Reward Chart - When It Won't Work</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 30 Sep 2010 07:40:31 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Potty training reward charts are great aids when toilet training, but they do have their limits. Learn when to stop using a reward chart - and what to do instead - while keeping your toddler moving forward towards being diaper-free.]]></description>
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<title>Potty Training Rewards - The Good, the Bad and the Ugly</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 28 Sep 2010 16:29:39 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Potty training rewards can be a big help as you work to motivate your toddler when it's toilet training time. But rewards have their drawbacks, too. Learn the difference so you can keep the effectiveness in your motivational arsenal.]]></description>
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<title>Potty Training Resistance - 3 Ways to Keep Your Cool</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 28 Sep 2010 14:00:46 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Potty training resistance is a common problem for toilet training toddlers. Zap it fast and keep your cool with these three simple methods of handling frustrating moments in potty training.]]></description>
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<title>Potty Training Readiness - Is Your Child Ready to Ditch Diapers?</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 27 Sep 2010 19:40:59 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Checking your child's potty training readiness signs is the only way to be sure that your toddler is ready to leave diapers behind. Do you know the most common readiness cues? Here is a list to get you started on the path to no more diapers.]]></description>
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<title>Potty Training Issues - Things I Have Learned &amp; You Want To Know</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 27 Sep 2010 18:43:43 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Potty training issues that raise their heads during toilet training can be extremely frustrating and if not handled correctly, can lead to power struggles that will stop training in its tracks. Sidestep all of that by learning from my mistakes made while potty training my own four children.]]></description>
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<title>Potty Training Watch - The Pros and Cons of This Popular Resource</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 24 Sep 2010 13:44:22 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A potty training watch is a clever toilet training aid when used properly. To know if this potty resource is a good idea for your little one, consider these pros and cons about this popular potty aid before you buy.]]></description>
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<title>Potty Training Regression - How to Stop It Now</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 24 Sep 2010 13:35:40 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Potty training regression can be a nightmare. Here is a simple one/two step process for re-engaging your toddler in the toilet training game.]]></description>
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<title>Potty Training Chairs - How to Choose the Right One</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 24 Sep 2010 09:14:01 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Parents have a lot potty training chairs to choose from. How do you pick the right one? Here is a comparison of several types of toilet chairs from a mom who has trained 4 children. This can help Mom or Dad make a comfortable decision when it's time to potty train their toddler.]]></description>
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<title>Potty Training Age - Is Your Toddler Old Enough?</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 24 Sep 2010 08:04:25 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Finding the best potty training age to begin toilet training sounds almost magical to some parents. The truth is there are some simple ways you can determine when your toddler is ready to begin potty training so that the whole process can go more smoothly.]]></description>
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<title>Potty Training and Constipation - Avoid These Common Mistakes</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 23 Sep 2010 11:23:16 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Potty training and constipation are words that put fear into many parents' hearts. Don't worry, Mom or Dad. Here are some common sense solutions for alleviating constipation in toddlers.]]></description>
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<title>A Potty Training Child - How To Help Her Get The Job Done And Not Go Bonkers</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 23 Sep 2010 10:57:25 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A potty training child is a toddler or preschooler in the middle of some serious growing up! Sometimes for Mom and Dad it doesn't feel that way, though. Use these proven toilet training fundamentals to keep your child training and you sane.]]></description>
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<title>Free Potty Training Chart - 4 Steps To Getting The Results You Want</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 23 Sep 2010 09:14:09 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A free potty training chart looks like a natural fit to help your toddler when it comes time to toilet train. Like any other chart, however, just hanging one on the fridge and waiting for results doesn't work. Use these 4 steps to get the most out of your potty chart usage.]]></description>
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<title>Potty Training for Girls - Using Insider Information</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 22 Sep 2010 18:58:46 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Potty training for girls is essentially the same as for boys but by using a little "inside information", you can help your little girl cooperate more fully with the potty training process and reach success sooner. Using your daughter's "natural bent" can help her connect even faster with toilet training.]]></description>
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<title>Potty Training Dolls - The Pros and Cons</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 22 Sep 2010 18:38:08 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Potty training dolls are a very popular toilet training resource. But do they work? Consider these advantages and disadvantages to using a training doll with your toddler or preschooler.]]></description>
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<title>Potty Training a Boy - What's the Difference?</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 22 Sep 2010 14:52:11 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When potty training a boy, some interesting challenges can come up. Use these 2 ideas as foundational in your toilet training and watch your results improve.]]></description>
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<title>Potty Training Babies - Is It Even Possible?</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 22 Sep 2010 10:28:55 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Potty training babies is a controversial subject in many circles. Does it work? How do you do it? Take a look at this general overview for toilet training infants and see if this fascinating method can work for you and your child.]]></description>
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<title>Potty Training - Bowel Movements and Keeping Things Simple</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 22 Sep 2010 10:11:20 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When it comes to teaching their child to use the potty, few things get parents reacting more quickly than a problem with bowel movement training. Here are 3 things to check if your toddler is having trouble getting the poop into the potty chair.]]></description>
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<title>Potty Training Aids - What Do You Really Need?</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 20 Sep 2010 10:01:15 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Potty training aids can be of great help as you toilet train your child. They can also be a waste of money. Know what's available to you before you buy and you'll much more satisfied with the results.]]></description>
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<title>Potty Training 3 Year Old Children - Avoid These 3 Mistakes</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 20 Sep 2010 09:56:25 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Potty training 3 year old children is an adventure that you'll want to go as smoothly as possible. You can keep toilet training humming along by avoiding some of the most common mistakes made by potty training parents.]]></description>
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<title>Potty Training In 3 Days - Does It Work?</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 20 Sep 2010 09:22:11 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Potty training in 3 days is the holy grail of toilet training. But does the method work? The answer is more than just a simple yes or no if you want to be as successful as possible.]]></description>
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<title>Late Potty Training - When to Worry</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 17 Sep 2010 12:57:07 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Are you experiencing late potty training in your home? Don't worry! Here are some simple guidelines to help you get your child moving forward again towards being completely toilet trained.]]></description>
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<title>How to Start Potty Training - Step by Step Help</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 17 Sep 2010 12:37:20 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[How to start potty training is what every parent of a toddler wants to know. Look at these step by step helps to learn how to get your child out of diapers as quickly as possible.]]></description>
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<title>Portable Potty Training - Making Your Life Easier</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 17 Sep 2010 11:45:08 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Portable potty training can be a great way to help your toddler move forward with his potty skills and make life easier for you at the same time. The key is using the right resources that can take your worry and your child's messes away.]]></description>
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<title>DVD Potty Training Using Live Action Or Characters - The Pros and Cons</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Sep 2010 17:09:39 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Do DVDs work when potty training your toddler? Here's a look at the pros and cons of using two types of this popular toilet training aid.]]></description>
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<title>Advice For Parenting Problem Teenagers - Avoiding &quot;The Don'ts&quot;</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 22:45:47 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When you are looking for advice for parenting problem teenagers sometimes it is easier to start with what NOT to do. Here is a quick look at some "don'ts" you may want to avoid as you try to improve the situation between you and your teen.]]></description>
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<title>Problems of Many High School Dropouts</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 11:09:38 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The problems of many high school dropouts are serious and limiting. Taking an honest look at these challenges is the first step to finding ways of solving them.]]></description>
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<title>Teenager Behavior Modification - Are You Trapped in Denial?</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2009 10:03:11 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Teenage behavior modification is tricky enough when you are facing the facts. As a parent, are you absolutely sure you know what's going on in your precious teen's life?]]></description>
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<title>Behavior Modification Strategies - The Trap of Short Term Thinking</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2009 09:05:01 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Behavior modification strategies aren't just fancy ideas that will make all your parenting troubles go away. Instead they are powerful tools to be used thoughtfully and creatively in order to raise the odds of producing healthy results in your child.]]></description>
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<title>Common Behavioral Problems in Children - Are You Trapped in Not Following Through?</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2009 16:03:56 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Common behavioral problems in children can make parents stop and wonder if their efforts are working at all. Consider this vital thing you can do as a parent to make all your other parenting efforts work better.]]></description>
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<title>Behavior Problems in School Age Children - Mild, Moderate Or Severe?</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2009 16:00:42 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you have a school age child who is exhibiting behavior problems, you've learned what 'frustrating" and 'exhausted' are all about. Sometimes it can be difficult to know if your child has a small problem or a larger one. As a parent you want there to be no problems at all and it can be easy to magnify any situation quickly. Your homelife can go from serene to chaotic in a moment and it's easy to start feeling like things are spinning out of control.]]></description>
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<title>Behavior Modification in Children - Avoiding the Trap of Unreasonable Expectations</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2009 08:14:16 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Behavior modification in children can be an exercise in frustration or an exciting journey for both child and parent. Avoid this common parenting trap and help your child get farther, faster.]]></description>
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<title>Consequences in Elementary School For Bad Behavior - Are You Giving Your Power Away?</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2009 07:34:29 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Consequences in elementary school for bad behavior need not be complicated, just effective. Key in on these parenting basics to work towards the results you want for your child.]]></description>
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<title>What to Do With a Child With Very Serious Behavior Problems?</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2009 16:27:04 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[You feel lost. You feel isolated. You may even feel like a failure.  These are common feelings often related by parents of children with serious behavior problems. If you are among these parents, you probably wonder what you are going to do to restore your family's sanity on a daily basis.]]></description>
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<title>Weekly Dinner Menus - A Tale of Two Moms</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 08:56:56 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Meet two wonderful (imagined but representative) moms. They're both terrific women and great parents. They both approached me about the frustration levels in their homes around dinnertime. I talked to them about improving things using simple but powerful tools like weekly dinner menus. Let's take a peek to see how they are coming along with their improvement plans. ]]></description>
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<title>Weekly Dinner Menus - Stop Wondering &quot;What's For Dinner?&quot;</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 09:44:20 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Using easy tools like weekly dinner menus and menu planning you can change dinner time from a chore into a pleasant time of day for your whole family. Every mom knows the frustration of hearing "what's for dinner?" If you've ever wished you could stop hearing that phrase, I've got news for you.]]></description>
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<title>Grocery Shopping List - What Yours Says About You</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 10:54:06 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Ever found a shopping list on the ground or in an empty cart at the store? Peeking at someone's grocery shopping list is incredibly eye-opening. A printable or handwritten grocery list is like a window into someone's life.]]></description>
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<title>Grocery Shopping List - What Bugs Mom</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 09:25:17 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[You know what bugs me as a mom? Family members whining about not having what they want to eat around the house but refusing to use a grocery shopping list. Well, I made some changes and things improved! You can make the same changes easily.]]></description>
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<title>Weekly Dinner Menus - Put Your Kids in Charge</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 09:14:45 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Are you tired of figuring out what's for dinner each night? Get the whole family involved using weekly dinner menus and fun training.]]></description>
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<title>Weekly Dinner Menus Stop the Grocery Bill Hemorrhage</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 09:57:20 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Weekly dinner menus and a pricebook can save you serious cash each month on your grocery bills. But to see the savings you have to consistently use these powerful tools.]]></description>
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<title>Grocery Shopping List + Pricebook = Money in Your Wallet</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 15:40:41 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Looking for simple ways to save money in these tough economic times? Use a grocery shopping list and a pricebook to become an expert at keeping your food budget in line.]]></description>
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<title>Weekly Dinner Menus With Total Family Flexibility</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 14:54:21 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Weekly dinner menus are such a serious time saving device in a family's life it's hard to imagine the downside of using this simple tool. For some of us, however, the perceived lack of flexibility trips us up.]]></description>
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<title>Printable Grocery List - Use it in Reverse</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 14:53:59 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Are you a bit scared to even look at what you spend at the grocery store? The first step in this process is to learn what is real. Armed with a printable grocery list, first go grocery shopping.]]></description>
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<title>Weekly Dinner Menus - Mealtime on Autopilot</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 10:18:46 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When you are seriously tired of being asked (and having to figure out) "what's for dinner?" every night you can see the wisdom in new ideas and suggestions. One idea you might consider is to put your weekly dinner menus on overdrive; meaning plan once and know what you're eating for a very, very long time.]]></description>
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<title>Grocery Shopping List - Training Kids to Be Frugal</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 09:41:52 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Looking for simple ways to teach your kids the value of hard-earned cash? A grocery shopping list is the effective common thread that can run through your frugal training.]]></description>
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<title>Calorie Counter Diary - Using One to (Actually) Lose Weight</title>
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<description><![CDATA[When it comes to losing weight, it is not about starving or depriving yourself, it is about getting to know you. An easy and effective way to do that is by using a calorie counter diary every day. I used one to lose twenty pounds and I was amazed at how much I learned and how simple and effective the process was.]]></description>
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<title>Chores For Kids - Chart What Works and Dump the Rest</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2008 15:10:12 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Establishing chores for kids is a time-honored parenting tradition and with good reason. It works. However, chore charts don't work by magic and many parents fail to see the potential in using a chore chart for kids on a consistent basis for measurable success. Generally, these parents miss one important point.
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