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		<description><![CDATA[I promise not to go on and on  today as I wrap up this series on playing with your child. I have to confess I cringed when glancing at my very lengthy last post&#8230; the thing is&#8230; play is super &#8230; <a href="http://downstream-parenting.com/play-ideas/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<description><![CDATA[A couple of people have recently asked me where I&#8217;m going with this blog. When I&#8217;m out of alignment and all wrapped up in my &#8216;taking things seriously&#8217; mode I ponder this question as if it&#8217;s meaningful&#8230; however&#8230; when I&#8217;m &#8230; <a href="http://downstream-parenting.com/5-misunderstandings-about-children/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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