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		<title>Homework Mutiny</title>
		<link>http://www.sohoparenting.com/blog/2011/06/homework-mutiny/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jun 2011 10:00:23 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[All the push back about too much homework is finally paying off. Parents and school officials are taking an earnest look at the pros and cons of overloading children with homework. We hear about the prolonged battles and stress about homework constantly. Parents are not sure how much they should be involved, kids breaking down [...]]]></description>
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		<title>A View Into The Mind Of A Child</title>
		<link>http://www.sohoparenting.com/blog/2011/02/a-view-into-the-mind-of-a-child/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Feb 2011 10:00:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Soho Parenting Staff</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you want to get the best window into how a five year old thinks read The Room by Emma Donoghue. Told from the perspective of a five year old boy, this story of a mother and her son captive in a small room for years gives incredible insight into the way children process information. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What Should A Four Year Old Know?</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Feb 2011 10:00:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Soho Parenting Staff</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A recent post on the blog A Magical Childhood gives a touching account of what a young child really needs to feel safe and content. Here is a lightly edited version: What a 4-year old should know: She should know that she is loved wholly and unconditionally, all of the time. He should know that he [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Let Kids Be Kids!</title>
		<link>http://www.sohoparenting.com/blog/2011/02/let-kids-be-kids/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Feb 2011 10:00:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Soho Parenting Staff</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s amazing how sophisticated and knowledgeable kids are. Middle schoolers can seem like adults with their vocabularies and knowledge of both current events and celebrity gossip. We can easily get pulled into treating them like adults both with expectations that are too high while exposing them to too much information. Here are some things to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Siesta Time</title>
		<link>http://www.sohoparenting.com/blog/2010/12/siesta-time/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Dec 2010 10:00:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Soho Parenting Staff</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A mother in an ongoing group was discussing her &#8220;spirited&#8221; and adorable 3 1/2 year old. She had come to a decision that after preschool, no matter what, they were coming home, and having &#8220;Siesta Time&#8221;- two hours of down time. Since her little girl rarely naps anymore, the &#8220;Siesta&#8221; is spent playing quietly with [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Best Picture Books of 2010</title>
		<link>http://www.sohoparenting.com/blog/2010/11/best-picture-books-of-2010/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Nov 2010 10:00:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Soho Parenting Staff</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The New York Times Book Review has come out with Best Picture Books of 2010. Since we are in a time when picutre books as a medium are in decline we should support the industry, inspire our children&#8217;s love of literature and pick meaningful gifts for the holidays. Children learn so much from the intimacy [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What Toys Are Important For Babies?</title>
		<link>http://www.sohoparenting.com/blog/2010/09/faq-what-toys-are-important-for-babies/</link>
		<comments>http://www.sohoparenting.com/blog/2010/09/faq-what-toys-are-important-for-babies/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Sep 2010 10:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Soho Parenting Staff</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Infant Development]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Parents are undeniably the most important toys for babies.  They love looking at you, listening to you and dancing and bouncing with you.  Toys that encourage kids to explore and create are also important. The toy industry is certainly booming and there is a plethora of options for parents.  Many times parents will say that [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Play Date Dance Card</title>
		<link>http://www.sohoparenting.com/blog/2010/09/the-play-date-dance-card/</link>
		<comments>http://www.sohoparenting.com/blog/2010/09/the-play-date-dance-card/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Sep 2010 10:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Soho Parenting Staff</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Discipline]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[With the start of the school year iphones, filofaxes and blackberries are in high gear on the play date scheduling front. Here are some things to think about to make play dates smoother and more enjoyable. 1. Preschool and Kindergarten: a 45 minute play date is optimal. 2. School age: Kids can manage about 2 [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What Kind Of Play Will Help My Baby Learn?</title>
		<link>http://www.sohoparenting.com/blog/2010/07/faq-what-kind-of-play-will-help-my-baby-learn/</link>
		<comments>http://www.sohoparenting.com/blog/2010/07/faq-what-kind-of-play-will-help-my-baby-learn/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Jul 2010 10:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Soho Parenting Staff</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Your baby is always learning. Whether you are singing to your baby, shaking a rattle for them, or running errands, your baby is taking in the world and learning. When it comes to play, the trusted adults and the physical world are your baby’s best playmate. No need for fancy toys &#8211; simple rattles, balls, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Bid Adieu</title>
		<link>http://www.sohoparenting.com/blog/2010/07/bid-adieu/</link>
		<comments>http://www.sohoparenting.com/blog/2010/07/bid-adieu/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Jul 2010 10:00:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Soho Parenting Staff</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The best way to help your child move from one situation to another is to teach them how to say goodbye. From playing with toys to going in the tub, leaving the park to getting in the stroller, small children have a hard time moving from activity to activity. They really know how to &#8220;be [...]]]></description>
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