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		<title>End of Summer Crafts for Kids</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 05 Sep 2010 18:08:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ellen C. Braun</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Summer&#8217;s been a lot of fun, but as it comes to an end, and the weather starts to change, you&#8217;ll need to find some things for the kids to do indoors. Rather than let them plop down on the couch and get lost in endless hours of television, you can get them up and active [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Bento Lunch Boxes Help Kids Eat their Food</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Sep 2010 19:05:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ellen C. Braun</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Are you looking for a way for your kids to take their lunch to school that’s easy and organized and that will help them to look cool? Bento lunch boxes are very stylish and are conveniently designed so that they are easy to pack. Some of the major benefits to Bento lunch boxes are that: [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Back to School Supplies Sales</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 22 Aug 2010 01:35:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ellen C. Braun</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[WOW! Can you believe the back-to-school season is here? You are probably ready to get back to some type of routine, but are you ready for the new expenses that come with a new school, year? Most stores have back-to-school sales going on right now, but the crowds can be hard to deal with. So [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Back-To-School Inspiration!</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Aug 2010 20:41:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ellen C. Braun</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hello! The summer is winding down, and I have neglected sending out newsletters while we vacationed in Vermont. If you&#8217;ve never been to Vermont, it&#8217;s one of the most beautiful states; you will find an abundance of picturesque mountains, and clean, fresh air. The alpine slides along the ski routes are appropriate for kids of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How Learning to Paint Benefits Children</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Aug 2010 18:48:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ellen C. Braun</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Painting allows children to express their creativity and have fun. Developing a skill like painting provides the stimulus children need to be successful in all aspects of life. Let&#8217;s see how learning to paint can benefit your child! Foster creativity Children who paint learn to think with an open mind, to look at situations creatively. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Educational Activities for Summer</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Jul 2010 02:24:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ellen C. Braun</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Fun and Easy Summer Activities to Keep Your Child Reading and Writing Research shows that many children drop as much as half a grade in reading ability over the summer because they stop reading for three months. Writing skills can fall behind too. But it doesn&#8217;t have to be that way. Reading and writing over [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Cooking With Kids</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Jul 2010 04:10:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ellen C. Braun</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Cooking with kids can be a fulfilling activity for both you and them. It allows them to be creative in the kitchen, boosts their self esteem, and gives them a life skill they’ll take into the future. If you teach them a few simple recipes, you’ll be teaching them to contribute to the family, give [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Summer Art Projects for Kids</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jul 2010 19:55:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ellen C. Braun</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s been hot everywhere these past few weeks. And while summer is fun for the kids, it&#8217;s hard for parents to come up with enough activities to keep the kids occupied. If you’re looking for some summer activities for those really hot days, when you really want to be inside , here are some art [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Saving &#8220;No&#8221; for the Big Things</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Jul 2010 02:51:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ellen C. Braun</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Saving &#8220;No&#8221; for the Big Things by:  Alan Carson ACPI© Coach for Parents I enjoy writing parenting articles for Ellen Braun&#8217;s Raising Small Souls website and appreciate Ellen&#8217;s willingness to post them.  I also look forward to reading the comments submitted by parents and respond to them when I can add something constructive. The most [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Short Story</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jun 2010 15:18:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ellen C. Braun</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Controversial Parenting Styles]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Mom, Dad and 6-year-old Tommy went to a restaurant for dinner. After reading their menus, each member of the family placed an order. Dad:  &#8220;I&#8217;ll have the garlic veal with fried rice.&#8221;Mom:  &#8220;I&#8217;ll have grilled chicken with the chef&#8217;s salad.&#8221; Tommy:  &#8220;I&#8217;ll have a corned beef sandwich with extra pickles.&#8221; Mom hastened to interrupt, as [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Educational Learning Toys</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jun 2010 02:36:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ellen C. Braun</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[As parents, we are always looking for ways to improve/enhance our children&#8217;s development, while still encouraging them to have fun. Educational learning toys bring great value to a child&#8217;s life. I checked out some of the best educational toys out there and found something for everyone: baby, toddlers, and young kids. Baby Educational Toys Baby [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How Learning to Play Music Benefits Children</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Jun 2010 20:14:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ellen C. Braun</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[No matter your child’s age, music plays a huge part in their life. From infancy, mothers sing and hum to their babies and then in grade school they learn the basics of reading music and may begin playing the flute-o-fone or similar instrument. When they reach Junior High and High School our children may join [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Children&#8217;s Wants Versus Needs</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Jun 2010 19:52:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ellen C. Braun</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Art of Letting Go, Pt 2 by:  Alan W. Carson ACPI® Coach for Parents In my first article on letting go, we focused on the importance of parents requiring that their kids accept an increasing amount of responsibility as they mature.  The goal is that our children can largely succeed on their own by [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Art of Letting Go</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Jun 2010 19:24:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ellen C. Braun</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Art of Letting Go, Part 1 Alan W. Carson ACPI® Coach for Parents While working as a middle school guidance counselor, a young 6th grade teacher called me from her classroom telephone and asked if we could talk about an e-mail she received from a parent. I said, &#8220;Of course,&#8221; and went up to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Kids Who See Ghosts</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 31 May 2010 15:13:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ellen C. Braun</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Today, I have the pleasure of being the 7th blog stop on Dr. Caron Goode’s blog tour for an amazing book, Kids Who See Ghosts, guide them through their fear. If you missed yesterday’s blog stop, check out http://yvonneperry.blogspot.com for Yvonne Perry’s interview of the award-winning author, Dr. Caron Goode. “Do I Need to Believe [...]]]></description>
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		<title>A Miraculous True Story</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 26 May 2010 12:28:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ellen C. Braun</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[My husband left to New York at 4:00am this morning.  About two hours from home, halfway between Baltimore and NY, he suddenly realized that he had left an envelope with over $1,000 cash on the top of the car! There was no way that the envelope was still on top of the car, obviously, as [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Mom Retreat!</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 18 May 2010 13:51:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ellen C. Braun</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Over 35 live workshops! Over $1,000 in bonuses! Expert therapists, parenting coaches, educators, and entrepreneurs! The live workshops are FREE;  purchasing a ticket gives you access to over 35 audios plus over $1,000 in bonus coaching, ebooks, and more! May 25-27- Forward this to your friends, coworkers, and family: http://ParentingRetreat.com See you there! P.S.  to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Teaching Children Respect</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 14 May 2010 02:59:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ellen C. Braun</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Teaching Your Child About Respect “Do as I say, not as I do”. You’ve probably heard this said at least once in your life, said by a parent to a child. It’s usually meant wryly or humorously, but the implication behind the phrase is profound. You can tell a child to embrace a certain behavior [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Parenting Skills</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 03 May 2010 18:36:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ellen C. Braun</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Secrets of Highly Effective Parents My middle son, Jacob, is very interested in gold, silver, and diamonds.  He is particularly keen on selling my diamond engagement ring and buying me a crystal replacement and himself a room full of toys!  As I tuck him into bed at night, he sometimes asks this playful question, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Oh, Fireflies!</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Apr 2010 01:55:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ellen C. Braun</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I was sitting on the patio with my children surrounding me. They were spotting fireflies in the early summer evening. The feeling was content, and he light breeze in the air was like a sigh at the end of an energy-filled day. The children’s excitement was palpable, for every time a firefly lit up, they [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Total Transformation Program Reviews</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Apr 2010 19:13:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ellen C. Braun</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[You&#8217;ve heard the advertisements on radio and TV, and now you&#8217;re wondering: Is the Total Transformation Program the solution to my problems with my children? I went through the entire program and was extremely impressed with the program&#8217;s outlook, insight, and step-by-step instructions.  The Total Transformation Program covers virtually all aspects of disrespectful behavior, effective [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Stop and Smell the Roses!</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Apr 2010 16:31:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ellen C. Braun</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[by:  Dyan Eybergen Walking through the park one evening with my eleven-year-old son and our dog Piper, I had my chin buried into the warmth of the neck of my jacket cursing the unlike-spring weather, wishing I had worn a hat when my son called out to me from several paces behind.  “Mom, come take [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Effective Parenting Techniques</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Apr 2010 16:40:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ellen C. Braun</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[7 Ways to Start Parenting More Effectively Some parents are afraid that their child won&#8217;t change no matter what they do. Many find themselves reacting automatically when their child behaves inappropriately; as soon as he acts out, they’re yelling and screaming, or getting sucked into power struggles. And even when parents try something new, it&#8217;s [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How To Talk To Teens About Sex</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Apr 2010 18:52:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ellen C. Braun</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Teen Culture and Sexuality by:  © Alan Carson ACPI© Coach for Parents For twenty-one years I taught a sexuality unit as part of my eleventh grade health education course.  At the beginning of my career it was a risk to teach anything other than the biological aspects of sexuality, and my superintendent told me [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How To Deal With Teens Lying</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Mar 2010 19:44:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ellen C. Braun</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[by:  © Alan Carson ACPI© Coach for Parents There are two major issues to be considered with respect to teens lying to their parents: the parent-child relationship and the extent to which the teen sees his parents as authority figures. First, we&#8217;ll examine the relationship.  As discussed in my most recent article on the subject [...]]]></description>
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