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			<title><![CDATA[Vegan Chocolate Cupcakes by Hot Pink Apron]]></title>
			<pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.parentsource.ca/16.05.2012/articles/3141_Vegan_Chocolate_Cupcakes_by_Hot_Pink_Apron.html</link>
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			<description><![CDATA[I may not practice a vegan lifestyle, but I do practice a chocolate-rich, moist cupcake in my mouth lifestyle and this dairy-free, egg-free recipe just happens to be one of the best.]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Simple Projects to Make the Seasonal Transition a Smoother One]]></title>
			<pubDate>Tue, 08 May 2012 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.parentsource.ca/08.05.2012/articles/3139_Simple_Projects_to_Make_the_Seasonal_Transition_a_Smoother_One.html</link>
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			<description><![CDATA[May always feels like the month in which we turn a corner. No matter what April brings, by the time May rolls around it's clear that summer isn't far off. This turning point is the perfect opportunity to organize yourself and your home away from winter and toward the warmer months ahead.]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Is it Daycare or Day Camp?]]></title>
			<pubDate>Tue, 08 May 2012 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.parentsource.ca/08.05.2012/articles/3137_Is_it_Daycare_or_Day_Camp.html</link>
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			<description><![CDATA[There are many facilities that run day camps in the summer. It is important to do your research to find a program that fits best with your family's needs.  You may find that some camps are simply daycare programs offering a modified version of their regular curriculum with circle time, reading, snack and free-play in a small yard.]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Summer Camp Guide for local families]]></title>
			<pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2012 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.parentsource.ca/01.05.2012/articles/3135_Summer_Camp_Guide_for_local_families.html</link>
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			<description><![CDATA[Are you trying to make summer plans for your kids? Here's our 2012 Summer Camp Guide full of fabulous camps from across Durham Region and the GTA! Whatever your child's interest (from hockey to art to dance and tennis and much more), we've got you covered.]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Mother's DAY? Try The Year of Mom by Funny Mommy, Kathy Buckworth]]></title>
			<pubDate>Mon, 30 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.parentsource.ca/30.04.2012/articles/3131_Mother_s_DAY__Try_The_Year_of_Mom_by_Funny_Mommy__Kathy_Buckworth.html</link>
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			<description><![CDATA[There is so much emphasis on the second Sunday in May, it's no wonder most of the time it ends up in disappointment and dissatisfaction. Sort of like cramming a year's worth of love into Valentine's Day. But just like the opponents of Valentine's Day claim that you should be making your feelings known year round instead of just on February 14th, I think we need to start thinking about Moms all year round too. Just think kids: Every day can be Mother's Day!]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[National Youth Week in Durham]]></title>
			<pubDate>Mon, 30 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.parentsource.ca/30.04.2012/articles/3133_National_Youth_Week_in_Durham.html</link>
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			<description><![CDATA[National Youth Week is May 1 - 7 every year, that is dedicated to the celebration of youth and their active participation in their community.]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Warmer Temperatures Can Be Dangerous To Grades!]]></title>
			<pubDate>Fri, 27 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.parentsource.ca/27.04.2012/articles/3127_Warmer_Temperatures_Can_Be_Dangerous_To_Grades.html</link>
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			<description><![CDATA[Midterms have come and gone. Spring Break will soon be a distant memory. The days are getting warmer, and what's left of the school year can be counted in weeks. But for students, the arrival of spring brings a tendency to lose motivation and drift.]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Get Organized and Save Time in the Kitchen]]></title>
			<pubDate>Fri, 27 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.parentsource.ca/27.04.2012/articles/3130_Get_Organized_and_Save_Time_in_the_Kitchen.html</link>
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			<description><![CDATA[With the change of season in the air, you probably have the itch to do some cleaning and decluttering. If you aren't sure where to begin, the kitchen is a terrific place to start. It's a space you use every day, and when your kitchen is organized and clutter-free, it's easier to cook, clean up and enjoy meals with your family. Whether you love to cook or simply do it out of necessity, with an organized kitchen, you save time and hassle every single day.]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Great Snack Ideas by Red Prince Apple]]></title>
			<pubDate>Wed, 25 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.parentsource.ca/25.04.2012/articles/3124_Great_Snack_Ideas_by_Red_Prince_Apple.html</link>
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			<description><![CDATA[Do you struggle with trying to change your child?s eating habits or with reinforcing healthy ones? Here are some healthy snack ideas from Red Prince Apple.]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Great Wolf Lodge Goes Green by Enviro Dad Eric Novak]]></title>
			<pubDate>Wed, 25 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.parentsource.ca/25.04.2012/articles/3122_Great_Wolf_Lodge_Goes_Green_by_Enviro_Dad_Eric_Novak.html</link>
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			<description><![CDATA[If you are playing the Word Association Game, and somebody calls out 'Great Wolf Lodge' there are a number of typical responses you are likely to hear. Family resort, water park and big are some of them for sure.]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Online Rules for Out of Line Kids by Funny Mommy Kathy Buckworth]]></title>
			<pubDate>Mon, 16 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.parentsource.ca/16.04.2012/articles/3118_Online_Rules_for_Out_of_Line_Kids_by_Funny_Mommy_Kathy_Buckworth.html</link>
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			<description><![CDATA[I've always believed in the parenting principle of finding out what your kids like the most--and then taking it away from them as a form of punishment. The thing is, kids are very transparent, or 'authentic' in today's social media terminology. They simply cannot hide when there is a toy they really love, a friend they prefer over all others, or an activity they can't wait to do.]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Puffy Paint Earth Day Craft]]></title>
			<pubDate>Mon, 16 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.parentsource.ca/16.04.2012/articles/3121_Puffy_Paint_Earth_Day_Craft.html</link>
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			<description><![CDATA[This simple and colorful Puffy Paint Earth craft activity is a ton of fun for preschoolers and kindergarten children to make, and just perfect for an Earth Day theme unit.]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Earth Day Canada offers activities to kick start healthier habits for Earth Day 2012]]></title>
			<pubDate>Wed, 11 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.parentsource.ca/11.04.2012/articles/3115_Earth_Day_Canada_offers_activities_to_kick_start_healthier_habits_for_Earth_Day_2012.html</link>
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			<description><![CDATA[Simple, good-for-you actions that everyone can do for the environment]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Organizing from the Inside Out]]></title>
			<pubDate>Wed, 11 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.parentsource.ca/11.04.2012/articles/3117_Organizing_from_the_Inside_Out.html</link>
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			<description><![CDATA[It isn\'t just our homes that are clogged with \'stuff\'. Clutter takes hold of our minds, too! Psychological issues like fear or sentiment can prevent us from giving excess stuff the heave-ho and moving forward.]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Your Child's First Visit to the Dentist]]></title>
			<pubDate>Mon, 02 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.parentsource.ca/02.04.2012/articles/3110_Your_Child_s_First_Visit_to_the_Dentist.html</link>
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			<description><![CDATA[A lifelong healthy smile is much easier when you're not scared to visit the dentist! It's really important for your little ones to have a good first visit. Kids should be made to feel comfortable and safe, especially during their first visit, because it might just set the tone for future visits.]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Celebrating Maple Syrup & Worrying About Its Future]]></title>
			<pubDate>Mon, 02 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.parentsource.ca/02.04.2012/articles/3112_Celebrating_Maple_Syrup___Worrying_About_Its_Future.html</link>
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			<description><![CDATA[An annual tradition in the Novak family household is to visit the Sugarbush Maple Syrup Festival that takes place at Bruce\'s Mill Conservation Area located in Stouffville, Ontario.]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Financial Literacy for All Learning Styles]]></title>
			<pubDate>Mon, 02 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.parentsource.ca/02.04.2012/articles/3107_Financial_Literacy_for_All_Learning_Styles.html</link>
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			<description><![CDATA[Literacy can be defined as the ability to understand all forms of communication, be it through reading, speaking, listening and viewing.]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Teen Consequences]]></title>
			<pubDate>Sat, 31 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.parentsource.ca/31.03.2012/articles/3105_Teen_Consequences.html</link>
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			<description><![CDATA[Through my practice as a Life Coach, I have discovered that there are too many teenagers that are making poor choices. These teens are from 'good homes' and in fact they are good kids but they are heavily influenced by their friends and the media.]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Jelly Bean Easter Egg Craft]]></title>
			<pubDate>Sat, 31 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.parentsource.ca/31.03.2012/articles/3103_Jelly_Bean_Easter_Egg_Craft.html</link>
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			<description><![CDATA[This simple and colorful Easter Egg craft activity is a ton of fun for preschoolers and kindergarten children to make, and just perfect for an Easter theme unit.]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Celebrate 'Read an eBook Month' this March with your Clarington Public Library!]]></title>
			<pubDate>Sat, 31 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.parentsource.ca/31.03.2012/articles/3104_Celebrate__Read_an_eBook_Month__this_March_with_your_Clarington_Public_Library.html</link>
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			<description><![CDATA[The Government of Canada has designated March as 'Read an eBook Month' in Canada.]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[March Forth Into Spring Organizing]]></title>
			<pubDate>Mon, 19 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.parentsource.ca/19.03.2012/articles/3098_March_Forth_Into_Spring_Organizing.html</link>
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			<description><![CDATA[In celebration of spring's imminent arrival, why not help to bring that wonderful fresh feeling of renewal into your home and office by clearing out some clutter with a bit of spring organizing? Here are a few ideas to get you started.]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Paper Flower Spring Craft]]></title>
			<pubDate>Mon, 19 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.parentsource.ca/19.03.2012/articles/3100_Paper_Flower_Spring_Craft.html</link>
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			<description><![CDATA[This simple and colorful Spring Paper Flower craft activity is a ton of fun for preschoolers and kindergarten children to make, and just perfect for a Spring theme unit.]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[March Break Guide for Family Fun!]]></title>
			<pubDate>Wed, 29 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.parentsource.ca/29.02.2012/articles/3093_March_Break_Guide_for_Family_Fun.html</link>
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			<description><![CDATA[We've got March Break across Durham Region and the GTA covered! We have the scoop on camps, shows and indoor activities here in our guide]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Snips & Snails? Or Sugar & Spice? by Funny Mommy, Kathy Buckworth]]></title>
			<pubDate>Wed, 29 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.parentsource.ca/29.02.2012/articles/3090_Snips___Snails__Or_Sugar___Spice__by_Funny_Mommy__Kathy_Buckworth.html</link>
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			<description><![CDATA[Snips and Snails and Puppy Dog Tails. That?s what Little Boys are made of. What sick freak thought that up? And really?  Little Girls are made up of  Sugar and Spice and EVERYTHING nice?  Really?]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Tobogganing around Durham Region]]></title>
			<pubDate>Wed, 29 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.parentsource.ca/29.02.2012/articles/3092_Tobogganing_around_Durham_Region.html</link>
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			<description><![CDATA[Here are Durham Region's parent picks for tobogganing hot spots from Ajax, to Oshawa to Whitby and beyond.

If you have a hot spot to suggest that's not listed, please let email us at lisa@parentsource.ca so we can add it to our list.]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Four Leaf Clover Marble Painting Craft: St. Patrick's Day Craft For Kids.]]></title>
			<pubDate>Wed, 29 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.parentsource.ca/29.02.2012/articles/3096_Four_Leaf_Clover_Marble_Painting_Craft__St__Patrick_s_Day_Craft_For_Kids.html</link>
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			<description><![CDATA[This simple and festive Four Leaf Clover Marble Painting craft activity is a ton of messy fun for preschoolers and kindergarten children to make, and just perfect for a St. Patrick's Day theme unit.]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Bittersweet Storage]]></title>
			<pubDate>Tue, 21 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.parentsource.ca/21.02.2012/articles/3088_Bittersweet_Storage.html</link>
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			<description><![CDATA[Attics, basements, that off-site storage locker you've been paying for for the last five years, are often called 'bittersweet' places. That's why we spend years talking about how we should go up there, down there or out there and throw things out, but somehow we never get around to it.]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Report Cards Stressful Time for Families]]></title>
			<pubDate>Wed, 15 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.parentsource.ca/15.02.2012/articles/3083_Report_Cards_Stressful_Time_for_Families.html</link>
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			<description><![CDATA[The first report card of the school year is almost here. It's an important milestone in the school year, but the waiting and the wondering can be very stressful for families. After all, the report card's imminent arrival could mean some potentially shocking and unpleasant surprises.]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Apple Rainbow Snack Recipe]]></title>
			<pubDate>Wed, 15 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.parentsource.ca/15.02.2012/articles/3086_Apple_Rainbow_Snack_Recipe.html</link>
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			<description><![CDATA[This Apple Rainbow snack is a really simple recipe and a ton of fun for kids to make.]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Family Day Weekend Guide]]></title>
			<pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.parentsource.ca/10.02.2012/articles/3081_Family_Day_Weekend_Guide.html</link>
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			<description><![CDATA[There's lots of fun stuff to do in the city and in Durham Region for Family Day Weekend. Check out our Guide for great family events and activities]]></description>
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