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		<title>450. Raising Thoughtful Kids</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Robin Goldstein, Ph.D., specialist in child and adolescent development; teacher, Johns Hopkins University and University of Maryland, Baltimore County Resources Recommends watching our kids closely, listening, learning from them what they need Google questions parents have – much specific information can be found on the Internet. www.drrobingoldstein.com]]></description>
		<link>http://www.parentsperspective.org/?p=852</link>
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		<title>449. Art Experiences for Kids</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Susan Akman, creative experiences for children Resources For Supplies: Walmart Target Costco A.C. Moore Old-fashioned variety stores Packaging stores &#8211; often have large blank newsprint (great paper source) and rolls of paper www.classroomdirect.com www.discountschoolsupply.com Google for &#8220;children&#8217;s art ideas&#8221; and similar topics to find good references and supply sources.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.parentsperspective.org/?p=846</link>
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		<title>448.  The Great Outdoors</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Laurie Jenkins, Supervisor, Outdoor Field Investigations for Montgomery County, MD schools Resources National Wildlife Federation Audubon Naturalist Society Peterson Guides Also look at the Peterson First Guides. Other suggestions: Find bug boxes and very fine pins and labels Set up scavenger hunts for outdoor searchers Read a book aloud together outside Ask children – &#8220;I [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.parentsperspective.org/?p=844</link>
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		<title>447. Boredom</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Mary Alvord, Ph.D., psychologist, Director, Alvord, Baker and Associates, LLC Resources American Psychological Association &#8211; Includes a Psychology Help Center and YouTube sources as well. Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies Caution: When exploring/researching online, be aware of what is genuinely credible. Pending: Building Resilience, by Mary Alvord]]></description>
		<link>http://www.parentsperspective.org/?p=842</link>
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		<title>446. Magic and Children</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Bradley Fields, magician Resources F.A.M.E. (Future American Magical Entertainers) &#8211; was a pioneering organization in the magic field, now defunct, for young people. It existed in New York City, USA. From the early 1940s it was called the Peter Pan Magic Club. Later in the 1950s it would be called F.A.M.E. till the 1980s. The [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.parentsperspective.org/?p=839</link>
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		<title>445. Helping Your ADD Child Organize for School</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Kathleen Nadeau, Ph.D., psychologist, Director, Chesapeake Psychological Services of Maryland Resources Kathleen Nadeau CHADD.org &#8211; Information on this site can help locate support groups, the National ADD Resource Center, and specific community help. Pending: ADD-Friendly Ways to Organize Your Kids by Kathleen Nadeau.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.parentsperspective.org/?p=835</link>
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		<title>444. Imaginary Friends</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Marc Nemiroff, Ph.D., child psychologist, author, professor, speaker on children&#8217;s issues Resources Consult your family doctor, your own pediatrician, or a developmental pediatrician, for guidance in finding an expert for therapeutic help. Finding a professional to help – Explore the Fussy Baby Network through the Erikson Institute]]></description>
		<link>http://www.parentsperspective.org/?p=833</link>
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		<title>443. Managing the Difficult Child</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Georgia DeGangi, Ph.D., clinical psychologist and occupational therapist, Integrated Therapy Services for Children and Families, Inc. Resources Consult your family doctor, your own pediatrician, or a developmental pediatrician, for guidance in finding an expert for therapeutic help. Finding a professional to help – Explore the Fussy Baby Network through the Erikson Institute Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder in [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.parentsperspective.org/?p=828</link>
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		<title>442. Outdoor Play Spaces, Public and Private</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Kimberly Geary, Owner, Jumpstart Therapy, LLC, Pediatric Occupational Therapist Resources Search on the Internet for area playgrounds and even specifically for those designed for specific needs Google handicap accessible playgrounds www.LNCLGC.org (based on book Leave No Child Inside) www.childdevelopmentinfo.com http://www.spdfoundation.net]]></description>
		<link>http://www.parentsperspective.org/?p=823</link>
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		<title>441.  Importance of Outdoor Play for A Child’s Development</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Julia Berry, Director, St. Columba’s Nursery School Resources Audubon Society – find locally and inquire about classes and activities National Wildlife Federation Monarch butterfly organizations 4-H Clubs YMCA Libraries and librarians Web sites on specific interests and on backyard development Research scouting Research fishing Google magazines for kids, such as Ranger Rick]]></description>
		<link>http://www.parentsperspective.org/?p=817</link>
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