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		<title>Get Your Kids To Sleep, First Time!</title>
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Are you getting sick of waking in the middle of the night to get your kids back to sleep? While the problem of sleep is most common amongst parents of infants and toddlers, getting kids of all ages to sleep can be a mission for many parents. Whether you&#8217;re sick of tantrums before bed, tired [...]]]></description>
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<p>Are you getting sick of waking in the middle of the night to get your kids back to sleep? While the problem of sleep is most common amongst parents of infants and toddlers, getting kids of all ages to sleep can be a mission for many parents. Whether you&#8217;re sick of tantrums before bed, tired of waking up in the middle of the night, or just annoyed at your work productivity lost due to sleep deprivation, you need to be able to optimise your child&#8217;s sleeping arrangements.</p>
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<p>The problem doesn&#8217;t rest with you as a parent. Kids sleep on a different cycle from many adults, and those massive energy balls often fail to fall asleep at the times you prescribe to them. Don&#8217;t despair; it&#8217;s not an impossibility to get your kids to fall asleep when you want. It just requires some deliberate practice and a few strategies that go unknown to many parents. If you want your kids to sleep sound every night, and be free of any worries that cause you to have to wake up during the night, it&#8217;s best to invest in the sound knowledge and advice of people that have dealt with the problem before.</p>
<p>Ever woken up at 2am to stop a crying child? It&#8217;s something that every parent has experienced, and it&#8217;s a situation that everyone wants to minimise. When you&#8217;re a caring parent, your child comes first, but the ability to sleep well is something that nobody wants to have to give up. Don&#8217;t worry, it&#8217;s entirely possible to get your kids to sleep well. By applying some simple principles, you can have your kids asleep when you want, and how you want. No more waking up at midnight to help them sleep, just full on deep sleep and daytime alertness.</p>
<p>This free report, packed with information from parents and childcare gurus, is your best solution for making sure that your kids fall asleep first time, every time. No more guessing games surrounding sleep and optimistic lullabies. This free report contains proven advice, information, and guidance.</p>
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<p>If you&#8217;re tired of all-nighters, sleepless evenings, and early morning wake-ups, then this free report is for you. Don&#8217;t deprive yourself of a basic need any more. By making use of the strategies in this free report, you can have your kids asleep and quiet with no trouble at all.</p>
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		<title>Fit Yummy Mummy Offers Hope to Moms of all Ages</title>
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Being a mom is hard work. You spend your days caring for kids, a house and your spouse. When do you have time to care for you? Most moms see the results of neglecting their own bodies whenever they look in the mirror. Where is that 21-year old that used to fit into single digit [...]]]></description>
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<p>Being a mom is hard work. You spend your days caring for kids, a house and your spouse. When do you have time to care for you? Most moms see the results of neglecting their own bodies whenever they look in the mirror. Where is that 21-year old that used to fit into single digit sizes? The good news is that you can be a great mom with a leaner, sexier body. The results are apparent with the Fit Yummy Mummy system.</p>
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<p>Imagine what it would be like to head off to your son&#8217;s soccer game in your favorite pair of skinny jeans. Just think of how good it would feel to flaunt your little red dress on your next night out with your husband. There is no law that says weight loss has to come at the sacrifice of your family. Fit Yummy Mummy gets serious results in just a few minutes a day.</p>
<p>You heard right, just a few minutes a day is all it takes to drop those stubborn pounds and tone and trim your body. Fit Yummy Mummy requires just 90 minutes a week to help you achieve your weight loss goals. Those 90 minutes can be broken down into three 30-minute sessions or six 15-minute sessions every week.</p>
<p>It is tough for moms to make time for themselves. Those precious minutes of pampering always seem to be done at the sacrifice of the rest of your family. However, few moms can argue with taking just 90 minutes a week for themselves â€“ especially when they see the types of results they can enjoy for their efforts. In addition to weight gain, many moms experience increased energy and an improved self esteem.</p>
<p>Are you ready to become a Fit Yummy Mummy? Check out this free report for all the information you need to decide if this weight loss program is right for you:</p>
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		<title>Post-Pregnancy Weight Getting You Down? Check Out Fit Yummy Mummy</title>
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Nine months of pregnancy results in weight gain &#8211; a lot of weight gain for some new moms. While those extra pounds were pretty easy to put on with the midnight cravings and seemingly insatiable appetite, they aren&#8217;t proving so easy to take off again. That&#8217;s where Fit Yummy Mummy comes in.
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<p>Nine months of pregnancy results in weight gain &#8211; a lot of weight gain for some new moms. While those extra pounds were pretty easy to put on with the midnight cravings and seemingly insatiable appetite, they aren&#8217;t proving so easy to take off again. That&#8217;s where Fit Yummy Mummy comes in.<br />
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Fit Yummy Mummy is a weight loss program designed by someone who was in your exact shoes. She gained a whole lot of weight during her pregnancy (50 pounds, to be exact) and was met with a serious dilemma when it was time to lose the excess pounds. Her journey to post-pregnancy weight loss led her to the development of Fit Yummy Mummy; a weight loss system that works with a mom&#8217;s busy schedule to help her achieve real results. Why waste your time with ineffective weight loss programs, when this one is designed for results?<br />
Fit Yummy Mummy includes many features that will help you see success in meeting your weight loss goals. First, the recommended exercise program does not require an exorbitant amount of time to complete. In fact, you can see results with just 90 minutes of exercise each week. How is this possible? By utilizing quick bursts of exercise, the program provides all the fat burning benefits of hours on the treadmill in a fraction of the time. You workout smarter instead of harder, so you can find the time to reach your goals.<br />
The program also provides valuable information about nutrition, including meal planning and supplementation. You will learn how to prepare easy fat burning meals that are healthy for your whole family. You will also learn how to be a savvy shopper of nutritional supplements by knowing which supplements actually provide benefits and which you can safely avoid.<br />
The Fit Yummy Mummy program has helped hundreds of women shed excess weight. If you are ready to get back your pre-baby body, check out this free report today.<br />
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Nine months of pregnancy results in weight gain &#8211; a lot of weight gain for some new moms. While those extra pounds were pretty easy to put on with the midnight cravings and seemingly insatiable appetite, they aren&#8217;t proving so easy to take off again. That&#8217;s where Fit Yummy Mummy comes in.<br />
<a href="http://cbpirate.com/s/yummy/medallion">Click Here To Download Your Free Baby Fat No More Report</a></p>
<p><a href="http://cbpirate.com/s/yummy/medallion"></a><br />
Fit Yummy Mummy is a weight loss program designed by someone who was in your exact shoes. She gained a whole lot of weight during her pregnancy (50 pounds, to be exact) and was met with a serious dilemma when it was time to lose the excess pounds. Her journey to post-pregnancy weight loss led her to the development of Fit Yummy Mummy; a weight loss system that works with a mom&#8217;s busy schedule to help her achieve real results. Why waste your time with ineffective weight loss programs, when this one is designed for results?<br />
Fit Yummy Mummy includes many features that will help you see success in meeting your weight loss goals. First, the recommended exercise program does not require an exorbitant amount of time to complete. In fact, you can see results with just 90 minutes of exercise each week. How is this possible? By utilizing quick bursts of exercise, the program provides all the fat burning benefits of hours on the treadmill in a fraction of the time. You workout smarter instead of harder, so you can find the time to reach your goals.<br />
The program also provides valuable information about nutrition, including meal planning and supplementation. You will learn how to prepare easy fat burning meals that are healthy for your whole family. You will also learn how to be a savvy shopper of nutritional supplements by knowing which supplements actually provide benefits and which you can safely avoid.<br />
The Fit Yummy Mummy program has helped hundreds of women shed excess weight. If you are ready to get back your pre-baby body, check out this free report today.<br />
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		<title>What to Look for in an Effective Weight Loss Program</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:01:26 +0000</pubDate>
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Weight loss is an elusive goal for many today. There are many fad diets and new and improved products that promise results but fail to deliver. The process can be a frustrating one, particularly to women who are trying to shed excess pounds after pregnancy. They have enough trouble finding the time to diet and [...]]]></description>
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<p>Weight loss is an elusive goal for many today. There are many fad diets and new and improved products that promise results but fail to deliver. The process can be a frustrating one, particularly to women who are trying to shed excess pounds after pregnancy. They have enough trouble finding the time to diet and exercise, and when the programs don&#8217;t provide desired results, the process can become quite discouraging. When choosing a weight loss program, there are a few key features to look for. We&#8217;ve got tips to help you find a weight loss program that will help you meet your weight loss goals and achieve a slimmer, sexier body.</p>
<h2>A Program Designed for Women</h2>
<p>First, moms looking to shed pregnancy pounds would probably benefit from a weight loss program designed just for them. This particular demographic has a whole host of specific needs that should be addressed if weight loss is to occur. Pregnancy weight tends to settle in particular areas of a woman&#8217;s body and can be quite stubborn to get rid of. It is important to find a workout tailored to these specific areas to ensure the workout time is as effective as possible. It is also important to find a program that includes nutritional recommendations that are easy to follow and allow a woman to plan nutritious meals for her entire family with her weight loss goals in mind.</p>
<h2>Better Results in Less Time</h2>
<p>Women have more tasks to complete than hours in a day as a rule. They need a weight loss program that is flexible enough to fit into their already jam-packed schedule. Here&#8217;s a secret; it doesn&#8217;t take hours at the gym to sweat off the pounds. You can exercise smarter instead of harder and get better results in a fraction of the time. The key to success lies in the intensity of your workout; not in the time taken to do it. Find a program that teaches intense interval training that will boost your metabolism in the least amount of time. When your metabolism is running high, you can burn calories for hours after a workout. That&#8217;s the efficient way to burn fat and calories and shed excess pounds.</p>
<h2>Establishes Good Habits</h2>
<p>While most desire to see weight loss results as quickly as possible, they also want those results to last a lifetime. This is where good habit building comes in. when good habits are taught in a weight loss program; the benefits are far reaching indeed. The pounds come off initially, but they stay off because those good habits help one maintain a healthy weight by adhering to a healthy lifestyle. Look for a program that promises more than quick weight loss. Look for one that helps you readjust your thinking about diet and exercise, so those good habits can become incorporated in your lifestyle.</p>
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An effective weight loss program for pregnancy weight will include all three of these features. The right system will help you take off the extra weight and keep it off for a lifetime.</p>
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Pregnancy sees a lot of changes to the body, including significant weight gain. These additional pounds are essential to support that growing baby within. However, once the baby is born, shedding the excess pounds can be easier said than done. There are many obstacles that get in the way of losing weight at this time [...]]]></description>
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<p>Pregnancy sees a lot of changes to the body, including significant weight gain. These additional pounds are essential to support that growing baby within. However, once the baby is born, shedding the excess pounds can be easier said than done. There are many obstacles that get in the way of losing weight at this time of life. An effective weight loss program will address those obstacles and work around them to help you meet your weight loss goals.</p>
<h2>I don&#8217;t have time to work out.</h2>
<p>This is the most common reason moms don&#8217;t get around to taking off the pregnancy weight. It is certainly valid; moms have a full time job taking care of kids and a house every day. If that mom is juggling a career along with her mom duties, extra time becomes even scarcer. It is important to find a weight loss program that allows a mom to work her workout routine around the rest of her life. This ensures the program will be adhered to long enough for her to reach her weight loss goals.</p>
<h2>I don&#8217;t have the energy to work out.</h2>
<p>Being a mom is exhausting on the good days, and more challenging times leave absolutely no extra energy for anything, especially exercise. This makes it difficult to stick with a workout program long enough to see results. The best weight loss program will offer some quick methods for boosting the metabolism so moms can find the necessary energy to exercise. It will do so through natural methods like diet and exercise, rather than artificially stimulating the metabolism with supplements that contain potentially dangerous ingredients.</p>
<h2>Nothing I try seems to work</h2>
<p>There are a lot of ineffective weight loss programs out there today, which can discourage even the most motivated of moms looking to shed pounds. Why don&#8217;t they work? There can be a number of reasons. Many programs are too complicated to figure out and stick with. It may take too long to see results, which leaves participants frustrated, discouraged and unmotivated. They quickly drop out of the program, and then feel guilty about their lack of success. This process feeds on itself, until moms believe there is absolutely nothing that will help them lose weight. An effective program will bust through the myths and help participants see quick results that will motivate them to keep going.</p>
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<h2>My bad habits sabotage my efforts.</h2>
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One of the basic issues we need to understand is that parents and teens view school very differently. This is important because often we believe that our kids look at school the same way we do.
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<p>One of the basic issues we need to understand is that parents and teens view school very differently. This is important because often we believe that our kids look at school the same way we do.</p>
<p>In many cases, nothing could be further from the truth.</p>
<p>For parents, we work and want to do well in our jobs. So we think because our kids don&#8217;t work full time or at all, then school is their full-time job, and they should want to excel.</p>
<p>For teens, as well as many younger kids, school is their social world interrupted by six to seven classes a day.</p>
<p>This different view is the cause for many dinner-table squabbles.</p>
<p>Every now and then, as parents describe the problems with grades, they will say, &#8220;We got a D in that class.&#8221;</p>
<p>I&#8217;ve thought of many responses to that statement, most of which I don&#8217;t share. What I do say is, &#8220;Excuse me, who is this we? Do you go to class or does your child?&#8221;</p>
<p>The point is that at some time &#8211; the earlier the better &#8211; school must become more important to your child than it is to you.</p>
<p>Having laid out these two basic principles, let&#8217;s look at some solutions for handling a less than exciting report card.</p>
<p>1) You&#8217;ll want to meet with the teacher of a class in which your child has done poorly. You should ask the teacher: What he thinks might be in the way of your child doing well in this subject; does she think your child has the tools to do well in this class; how are other kids of equal ability doing in this class; what does he recommend your child (notice, not we) do to improve in this class?</p>
<p>2) Learn how to read a report card. There is much more information there than just grades. There&#8217;s also conduct and attendance to check out. Look for patterns. If your kid got a good grade and great conduct in one class and poor grades and bad conduct in another, take a look at what the differences are between those two classes. Obviously, the child has the ability in one class. What&#8217;s in the way in the other?</p>
<p>3) Often kids will blame the teacher. &#8220;She doesn&#8217;t like me!&#8221; This is an opportunity to teach real-world living in which not all people, bosses included, are going to like you. At the same time, you still need to know how to do well in a situation, even when there are people who don&#8217;t like you.</p>
<p>4) Here&#8217;s a little trick of the trade: Determine which class comes right before your child&#8217;s lunch period. If grades, attendance and conduct are significantly different after lunch than before, the next question is what&#8217;s happening at lunch that is getting in the way?</p>
<p>5) Make two copies of your child&#8217;s report card _ one for you and one for your child. Draw a horizontal line to the right of each letter grade. Next to the end of that line, write the next letter grade up. For example, if the grade is an F, write a D. If it&#8217;s a D, write a C, and so on. These one-step-up grades are the goals for the next grading period.</p>
<p>This may sound like settling for less, but it really is not. It gives your child a manageable goal to reach. Over a couple of grading periods, this strategy can move low grades to high grades. If they go higher than the goal, then that&#8217;s a good thing. If they go lower than the goal, it&#8217;s time for some consequences.</p>
<p>6) It&#8217;s been my experience that grounding a kid for the entire grading period is in most cases counterproductive. For adults, nine weeks is not that long. For kids, however, it&#8217;s forever, and you get rapidly diminishing returns.</p>
<p>Instead, start with strong consequences, and then as effort, behavior and grades improve, let the rope out a little at a time, just enough for them to grow themselves.</p>
<p>It&#8217;s also useful to link grades to something that is important to them. As one father said to me last year, &#8220;In our family, Ds don&#8217;t drive.&#8221;</p>
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<p>For more leading edge tips and tools for back to school success, you are invited to visit parenting coach Jeff Herring&#8217;s <a href="http://www.backtoschoolsuccess.com/" target="_new">BacktoSchoolSuccess.com</a></p>
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<p>I have also found that it is important to ensure that you are as focused as you can be, given all your responsibilities as a parent, and time consuming tasks you have to get through. This is where the <a title="Success Strategy" href="http://www.medallionmarketingteam.com/sixminutesuccess.html" target="_blank">Success Strategies System</a> comes in.</p>
<p>You can learn the tips and get the information yopu need, in small daily chunks, in as little as around five or six minutes daily.</p>
<p>I also highly recommend the <a title="Self Help Data Base" href="http://www.selfhelpdatabase.com" target="_blank">Self Help Database</a>, loaded with fantastic ebooks on a range of subjects for your improvement, development, and interest.</p>
<p>For personal development (always a plus with parenting), may I direct you <a title="Success personal develoment" href="http://www.martincohndotcom.hostingsuccess.com" target="_blank">he</a>re.</p>
<h2>PPS:</h2>
<p>As a side note, may I suggest an incredible book, as you may be looking at developing your finances here as well- <a title="Seed Money" href="http://www.hostingsuccess.com/seedmoneybook" target="_blank">Seed Money</a>.</p>
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What&#8217;s hard for teenagers
Having people who don&#8217;t understand you trying to control you.
Parents not understanding the things you have to deal with.
Having to deal with school.
Being accepted by friends.
Having someone really close to you leave you.
Being blamed for almost everything because we are teen-agers.
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<p>What&#8217;s hard for teenagers</p>
<p>Having people who don&#8217;t understand you trying to control you.</p>
<p>Parents not understanding the things you have to deal with.</p>
<p>Having to deal with school.</p>
<p>Being accepted by friends.</p>
<p>Having someone really close to you leave you.</p>
<p>Being blamed for almost everything because we are teen-agers.</p>
<p>Living with divorced parents and having no say in where you go.</p>
<p>Dealing with boy/girl friends.</p>
<p>Trying to deal with a parent who doesn&#8217;t want to understand and take time to listen to your comments.</p>
<p>Not being financially independent.</p>
<p>Meeting parents&#8217; expectations and never being good enough.</p>
<p>Knowing your parents are right.</p>
<p>What&#8217;s best about being a teen</p>
<p>Getting away with immature behavior.</p>
<p>The chance to try new things.</p>
<p>Having your whole life ahead of you.</p>
<p>Youth, energy and time.</p>
<p>Lots to look forward to.</p>
<p>Getting a driver&#8217;s license</p>
<p>Almost being done with school.</p>
<p>Friends and relationships.</p>
<p>Not having to work.</p>
<p>Summer vacation.</p>
<p>What parent&#8217;s don&#8217;t understand</p>
<p>Our schedules and our social lives.</p>
<p>That restrictions don&#8217;t work and talking does.</p>
<p>We&#8217;re old enough to make our own choices.</p>
<p>We need to have our freedom every once in a while.</p>
<p>That we make mistakes just like they did.</p>
<p>Grades aren&#8217;t the only thing I&#8217;m good for; I can make you proud by just being me!!</p>
<p>We love you even if you aren&#8217;t around.</p>
<p>Threats make me fear you, not respect you.</p>
<p>What the world is like now, not what it was like when they were kids.</p>
<p>We have feelings, too.</p>
<p>Their words can hurt really badly.</p>
<p>It really is hard to live in a family where your opinion doesn&#8217;t count.</p>
<p>We understand trust isn&#8217;t cheap but we have to learn some things for ourselves.</p>
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<p>I have also found that it is important to ensure that you are as focused as you can be, given all your responsibilities as a parent, and time consuming tasks you have to get through. This is where the <a title="Success Strategy" href="http://www.medallionmarketingteam.com/sixminutesuccess.html" target="_blank">Success Strategies System</a> comes in.</p>
<p>You can learn the tips and get the information yopu need, in small daily chunks, in as little as around five or six minutes daily.</p>
<p>I also highly recommend the <a title="Self Help Data Base" href="http://www.selfhelpdatabase.com" target="_blank">Self Help Database</a>, loaded with fantastic ebooks on a range of subjects for your improvement, development, and interest.</p>
<p>For personal development (always a plus with parenting), may I direct you <a title="Success personal develoment" href="http://www.martincohndotcom.hostingsuccess.com" target="_blank">he</a>re.</p>
<h2>PPS:</h2>
<p>As a side note, may I suggest an incredible book, as you may be looking at developing your finances here as well- <a title="Seed Money" href="http://www.hostingsuccess.com/seedmoneybook" target="_blank">Seed Money</a>.</p>
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Raising kids is very expensive and requires a lot of savvy money planning. It is estimated that the cost to raise one child for 18 years is over 250,000 dollars, not to mention college and their first car. For parents on a tight budget, there is hope. With just a few money saving strategies here [...]]]></description>
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<p>Raising kids is very expensive and requires a lot of savvy money planning. It is estimated that the cost to raise one child for 18 years is over 250,000 dollars, not to mention college and their first car. For parents on a tight budget, there is hope. With just a few money saving strategies here and there, you can save thousands.</p>
<p><strong>Save on Children and Babies Clothing</strong></p>
<p>If you are a parent, you know how fast kids can grow out of clothing and shoes. In some cases, a child can outgrow items before even wearing them. In this regard, there is no sense in buying expensive clothes every few weeks. Consider shopping at the end of each season for next year&#8217;s wardrobe. You can often find name brand close outs for a fraction of the cost. If you are worried about fashion trends, don&#8217;t worry, some things never go out of style. This is the perfect time to buy socks, underwear, or pajamas.</p>
<p><strong>Kids Toy Discounts Online</strong></p>
<p>You can often find popular kids toys at a much cheaper rate by shopping online. Consider auction sites or discount toy sites. Many companies now buy overstock items and offer them at great prices online. Since these companies do not have to worry about maintaining a store front, they often have lower overhead. Many companies will pass those savings onto their customers. Another great option about shopping at home is the time you save by avoiding long check out lines and trips to the store. Many large companies like Toys R Us and KB Toys have a large selection online, and they even have special deals for online customers only.</p>
<p><strong>Use Book Exchange Program</strong></p>
<p>If your child is an avid reader, you understand that the average paperback now costs over five dollars. If you child can read five or six books a week that can be a large expense. If you join a book exchange program, you really save a lot of money. Many used book stores offer this option. You can trade in the books you have already read and then use the credit you receive to purchase new books. In most cases, it will take at least two trade ins for one new book. You might also consider swapping books with other parents. There are a few sites online that offer a swapping service that is nationwide. You list the books you have and then search through other peoples books to find what you are looking for.<br />
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<strong>Start a Pass It on Club</strong><br />
Pass it on clubs are beginning to gain popularity across the country. These clubs are made up of a group of parents who have kids in all different age and size groups. The group will meet once every few months and swap gently used clothing that their children no longer wear. Rather than throwing away perfectly good clothing you can recycle it to the next person and help build a greener planet.</p>
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<p>I have also found that it is important to ensure that you are as focused as you can be, given all your responsibilities as a parent, and time consuming tasks you have to get through. This is where the <a title="Success Strategy" href="http://www.medallionmarketingteam.com/sixminutesuccess.html" target="_blank">Success Strategies System</a> comes in.</p>
<p>You can learn the tips and get the information yopu need, in small daily chunks, in as little as around five or six minutes daily.</p>
<p>I also highly recommend the <a title="Self Help Data Base" href="http://www.selfhelpdatabase.com" target="_blank">Self Help Database</a>, loaded with fantastic ebooks on a range of subjects for your improvement, development, and interest.</p>
<p>For personal development (always a plus with parenting), may I direct you <a title="Success personal develoment" href="http://www.martincohndotcom.hostingsuccess.com" target="_blank">he</a>re.</p>
<h2>PPS:</h2>
<p>As a side note, may I suggest an incredible book, as you may be looking at developing your finances here as well- <a title="Seed Money" href="http://www.hostingsuccess.com/seedmoneybook" target="_blank">Seed Money</a>.</p>
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<p>1. Is the camp ACA (American Camp Association) accredited? Although accreditation does not assure safety, and some states, have more rigorous safety requirements, accreditation is a very good place to start. The ACA evaluates many standards concerning safety, health, program and camp operations, and provides support to over 2,200 camps.</p>
<p>2. &#8220;Staff Training&#8221; or &#8220;Counselor Orientation&#8221; programs are not all the same. To understand what the counselors are taught, and by whom, you may want to see the training curriculum and training materials. For instance, does the camp share with its counselors the general and activity specific safety requirements they say they DO? Is there a process to document training attendance? Is there a test that counselors need to pass? Is there a document counselors must sign affirming that they understand and will abide by all safety rules and procedures? Ask your camp directors these questions and see if your satisfied with their answers.</p>
<p>3. Your child&#8217;s safety and well-being directly depends on the type of counselors the camp hires. Counselors are the individuals living and eating with, and supervising, your child 24 hours a day. Ask about the camp&#8217;s screening process, and review the materials the camp has gathered concerning the counselors, including their biographical backgrounds (and ages), their swimming, driving and criminal records, and their prior employment histories (for example, has a counselor previously been fired elsewhere?). You may also want to know what percentage of the counselors are teachers and/or parents, and what percentage possess a current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certificate and/or are trained in first aid?</p>
<p>4. Not all camps discipline staff or children attending the camp, in the same manner. You may want to learn the camp&#8217;s discipline policies and ask certain questions: (a) does it enforce a written policy of zero tolerance for drug use or alcohol abuse (are counselors fired after first time drug use/alcohol abuse is discovered?); (b) does it enforce a written staff and/or child curfew and, if so, what time?; and (c) has it fired counselors before and why?</p>
<p>5. Find out if there have been prior deaths or serious injuries at the camp. You may want to learn what happened and what the camp has done in response.</p>
<p>6. For all out-of-camp trips, particularly hikes and excursions, does there exist a specific protocol? You may want to ensure that the camp requires (a) a trip leader qualified to Respond To Emergencies (&#8220;RTE&#8221;) (as required in some states) (this Red Cross certification requires significant hours of specialized training); (b) counselors to bring with them communication devices; (c) the counselor-in-charge to be over a certain age; (d) a buddy system to be employed; (e) a lost camper plan to be followed; and (f) a parental permission slip to be signed.</p>
<p>7. Has the camp identified possible major threats to the camp, staff, or guests? Do they have an emergency plan?</p>
<p>· Environmental threats — earthquakes, hurricanes, forest fires, dam collapses, and tornadoes.</p>
<p>· Security threats — hostile parents or visitors, hostage situations, verbalized threats, and child abduction.</p>
<p>· Health threats — intentional or unintentional food poisoning or water contamination, child abuse, communicable disease outbreaks, staff death, and group-wide emotional stress resulting from a catastrophic event.</p>
<p>· Off-site hazards — off-site trips, airports, nuclear power plants, and dangerous wildlife.</p>
<p>8. All camps should have written health policies and protocols that have been approved by a physician with a particular knowledge of children&#8217;s health, preferably a pediatrician.</p>
<p>9. Camp authorities should be responsible for describing to the parents the activities and programs and the health services available at the camp. Parents should be aware of the preadmission medical requirements at the time of registration.</p>
<p>10. Before the child&#8217;s first day of camp, parents or guardians should provide the camp authorities with a health history, including the child&#8217;s significant previous illnesses, operations, injuries, allergies, present state of health, and current medical problems. Also, orders from a licensed health care professional should be obtained for prescription medications, diets, or special medical devices such as inhalers or nebulizers.</p>
<p>For more camp information, go to <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.acacamps.org/" target="_new">www.acacamps.org</a>.</p>
<p>Now that you have a summer camp safety strategy, you and your child can have a great summer camp experience. Especially, when you’re able to sleep at night knowing they are in a safe and well-staffed environment.</p>
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<p>Michelle Annese, “The Diva of Defense™” is a self defense instructor, consultant, speaker, author, and copywriter. With a third degree black belt and inductee into the World Martial Arts Hall of Fame, Ms. Annese is a safety advocate teaching thousands each year in school talks, special events and assemblies in elementary, high schools, and colleges nationwide. She is also the author of the book: “101 Self Defense Strategies” and creator of the programs “Diva Defense Training” and “The SafeGuard System for Kids”. Complete information on Michelle Annese’s books and other services offered is available from her web site <a href="http://www.annesemartialarts.com/" target="_new">http://www.annesemartialarts.com</a></p>
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<p>I have also found that it is important to ensure that you are as focused as you can be, given all your responsibilities as a parent, and time consuming tasks you have to get through. This is where the <a title="Success Strategy" href="http://www.medallionmarketingteam.com/sixminutesuccess.html" target="_blank">Success Strategies System</a> comes in.</p>
<p>You can learn the tips and get the information yopu need, in small daily chunks, in as little as around five or six minutes daily.</p>
<p>I also highly recommend the <a title="Self Help Data Base" href="http://www.selfhelpdatabase.com" target="_blank">Self Help Database</a>, loaded with fantastic ebooks on a range of subjects for your improvement, development, and interest.</p>
<p>For personal development (always a plus with parenting), may I direct you <a title="Success personal develoment" href="http://www.martincohndotcom.hostingsuccess.com" target="_blank">he</a>re.</p>
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Do you ever wonder what is behind the occasional nasty attitudes expressed by your teenager? Teenagers can make their parents feel pretty badly at times; if they only knew how much their words and actions sometimes hurt us they’d probably stop. Perhaps.
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<p>Do you ever wonder what is behind the occasional nasty attitudes expressed by your teenager? Teenagers can make their parents feel pretty badly at times; if they only knew how much their words and actions sometimes hurt us they’d probably stop. Perhaps.</p>
<p>It isn’t a developmental necessity that teenagers be mean to their parents, but enough of them demonstrate this behavior that it not only warrants examination here, it is the topic of frequent discussion among parents. And when young adults look back, they say things like “I’m still apologizing to my mom for how I treated her when I was in high school.”</p>
<p>Why do they act this way? What’s behind this behavior? Here are a couple of reasons.</p>
<p>During adolescence parents fall off the pedestal we once stood on when our kids were young. And that is a developmental necessity. Part of the process that teenagers are experiencing includes separating from parents, a process psychologists call “individuation.” They are coming into their own true – separate – selves. And this includes seeing parents realistically – and that means they see our flaws and short comings as well as our positive attributes.</p>
<p>Smaller children often make that pedestal parents stand on pretty high; think back and you’re sure to remember incidences that surprised you when you realized how you were perceived as infallible, nearly “perfect,” truly “adored.” When teenagers begin to gain a more realistic view of their parents it can actually be scary for them. They can feel vulnerable, angry even, to discover their parents are only human, imperfect like the rest of humanity. Obviously they will learn to cope with this realization, but at an unconscious level it can still be disturbing to them. This can be one cause of their “mean” behavior toward parents.</p>
<p>It will help parents to understand that along with the disappointment in learning adults are flawed, may also come relief as teenagers learn that “perfection” is not a prerequisite for adulthood. Parents can help their teens through this shift in thinking and this important developmental step by being realistic about their flaws.</p>
<p>Another reason why kids sometimes present challenging attitudes to parents is that they’re testing out ideas. Hopefully, at a deep level, your teen knows that he/she can count on you and you’ll never abandon him/her, no matter what. That makes you, then, the safest person with whom she can express her feeling and thoughts – even ones that are not typically allowed in our culture.</p>
<p>Parents who provide walls and boundaries are not only keeping kids safe, they are providing walls to push against, and push they will! This may not be what the parent intends, but it is often the case, again, because of the inherent “safety” in the relationship. Parents can become, merely because of circumstances, the testing ground teens use to verbalize ideas, attitudes and behavior, sometimes with little regard for our feelings. Mother-daughter relationships, in particular, can exemplify this. One author referred to “mother” as the “standard to which she aspires and struggles against.” So, you see the challenge can be built right into the relationship.</p>
<p>There are many causes for the changing behavior of teenagers, and some of the attitudes they express can hurt parents’ feelings. The more parents understand the underlying causes for what is going on, the more we can properly manage our responses. We certainly don’t need to accept unacceptable behavior, but on the other hand we can help the situation if we are knowledgeable about what might be really behind it.</p>
<p>Sue Blaney</p>
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<p>Sue Blaney is the author of Please Stop the Rollercoaster! How Parents of Teenagers Can Smooth Out the Ride and Practical Tips for Parents of Young Teens; What You Can Do to Enhance Your Child’s Middle School Years. As a communications professional and the parent of two teenagers, she speaks frequently to parents and schools about parenting issues, improving communications and creating parent discussion groups. Visit our website at <a href="http://www.PleaseStoptheRollercoaster.com/" target="_new">http://www.PleaseStoptheRollercoaster.com</a></p>
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<p>I have also found that it is important to ensure that you are as focused as you can be, given all your responsibilities as a parent, and time consuming tasks you have to get through. This is where the <a title="Success Strategy" href="http://www.medallionmarketingteam.com/sixminutesuccess.html" target="_blank">Success Strategies System</a> comes in.</p>
<p>You can learn the tips and get the information yopu need, in small daily chunks, in as little as around five or six minutes daily.</p>
<p>I also highly recommend the <a title="Self Help Data Base" href="http://www.selfhelpdatabase.com" target="_blank">Self Help Database</a>, loaded with fantastic ebooks on a range of subjects for your improvement, development, and interest.</p>
<p>For personal development (always a plus with parenting), may I direct you <a title="Success personal develoment" href="http://www.martincohndotcom.hostingsuccess.com" target="_blank">he</a>re.</p>
<h2>PPS:</h2>
<p>As a side note, may I suggest an incredible book, as you may be looking at developing your finances here as well- <a title="Seed Money" href="http://www.hostingsuccess.com/seedmoneybook" target="_blank">Seed Money</a>.</p>
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