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		<title>Balancing School and Extracurriculars: The School First Attitude</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 19 May 2012 08:21:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Marc Lapointe</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The benefits of extracurricular activities are numerous but employing a school first attitude can help children find a healthy balance between extracurricular pursuits, family life and school. <a href="http://www.ourkids.net/blog/balancing-extracurriculars-school-first-attitude-19970">Read more...</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Nice Things You Shouldn&#8217;t Say to the Mother of a Child With Autism</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 18 May 2012 08:30:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Julie Cole</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[For the parents of children with autism, support from others in the form of innocent comments or encouragement can sometimes be more hurtful than helpful. <a href="http://www.ourkids.net/blog/nice-things-shouldnt-say-to-mother-child-autism-20818">Read more...</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Food Revolution: Connecting Kids With Food</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2012 08:30:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mara Shapiro</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Food Revolution Day is Saturday, May 19, geared towards educating people about making healthier food choices and preventing diet related diseases. <a href="http://www.ourkids.net/blog/food-revolution-connecting-kids-with-food-21807">Read more...</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Early Childhood Preschool Program: Why Children Should Start Private School Early</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2012 08:30:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Melissa Martz</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[How young is too young for kids to start school? While it's questionable and controversial which age is appropriate, experts suggest that early education does promote a lifelong love of learning. <a href="http://www.ourkids.net/blog/early-childhood-preschool-program-18424">Read more...</a>]]></description>
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		<title>A Mother&#8217;s Day Reflection From a Single Mom</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 12 May 2012 08:30:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kelly Farrell</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Mother's Day holds powerful memories and emotions for almost everyone. As a single mom, it means something a little different to me. <a href="http://www.ourkids.net/blog/mothers-day-reflection-from-a-single-mom-21866/">Read more...</a>
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		<title>Mental Health Month: The Reality of Living With Depression</title>
		<link>http://www.ourkids.net/blog/mental-health-month-reality-of-depression-21506/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2012 08:30:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>mindyourmind</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Erin Schulthies shares what's it's truly like living with depression and reminds us that through helping each other no one is alone. <a href="http://www.ourkids.net/blog/mental-health-month-reality-of-depression-21506">Read more...</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Mother&#8217;s Day Gifts: Five Socially Conscious Ways to Show Your Love</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2012 18:55:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Roxanne Joyal</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Still puzzling over how to show your mom your appreciation? Here are some special gift ideas that will be meaningful to her and give back to society as well. <a href="http://www.ourkids.net/blog/mothers-day-five-socially-conscious-gifts-21912/">Read more...</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Parallel Paths: Mandatory Counselling and the Best Advice I Ever Got – Part Two</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2012 13:30:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Karen Fuss</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[ Karen Fuss continues her experience with her fertility counsellor and discusses the new questions she had to ask herself about choosing a donor. <a href="http://www.ourkids.net/blog/mandatory-counseling-session-advice-part-two-21033">Read more...</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Summer Vacation vs. Year-Round Schooling: Our Kids TV Spotlight</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 08 May 2012 12:00:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Wendi Percival</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[VIDEO: Crestwood students have big plans for their summer vacations. But some experts believe that year-round schooling is best. <a href="http://www.ourkids.net/blog/summer-vacation-year-round-schooling-our-kids-tv-21755">Read more...</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Bullying and Mental Health: A Walk Down a Bullied Child&#8217;s Memory Lane</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 May 2012 08:30:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>mindyourmind</dc:creator>
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