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		<title>Prepare for an Art Fair</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Jun 2011 02:09:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mary K</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Today I want to make a suggestion – Plan for an ART FAIR in August! [I originally shared this article with a group of Childcare Providers in my area. Yet I know it would be a wonderful thing for a family &#8230; <a href="http://downstream-parenting.com/prepare-for-an-art-fair/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Mar 2011 21:33:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mary K</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The school year is coming to an end up here above the equator&#8230; and summer is just around the corner. And THAT means kids looking for things to do! Do you realize that your interaction with your child is invaluable &#8230; <a href="http://downstream-parenting.com/summer-fun-for-kids/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Feb 2011 22:26:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mary K</dc:creator>
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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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		<title>A Tissue Paper Bowl</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Feb 2010 02:10:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mary K</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Today I&#8217;m going to share a simple project with you: Tissue Paper Bowls Sometimes we don&#8217;t take the time to realize just how many materials we have available in our homes right now&#8230; or how easily (and cheaply) available materials &#8230; <a href="http://downstream-parenting.com/a-tissue-paper-bowl/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Kid&#8217;s Valentine Day project</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2010 01:21:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mary K</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Happy Monday! With Valentine&#8217;s Day coming up on Sunday, we&#8217;re all seeing pink and red hearts everywhere. I thought I&#8217;d share a couple of ideas for keeping children busy this week with a Valentine Day theme! A Valentine Placemat A &#8230; <a href="http://downstream-parenting.com/kids-valentine-day-project/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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