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		<title>Moon Sand Recipe</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Apr 2012 18:04:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>maryk</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Here&#8217;s another recipe for moldable, holdable, squishable, sqashable fun for kids of all ages who appreciate a good session of sand sculpture. MOON SAND! Yep&#8230; another one that can easily be made at home from 3 simple ingredients: 4 cups &#8230; <a href="http://activities.downstream-parenting.com/moon-sand-recipe/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Melty Summer Fun &#8211; Paintsicles!</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Jun 2011 01:58:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>maryk</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[One of my kids favorite summer art activities was painting with frozen paint on a stick. In other words&#8230; PAINTSICLES! They&#8217;re simple to make. We always used little bathroom size dixie cups but you can use any kind of freezeable &#8230; <a href="http://activities.downstream-parenting.com/melty-summer-fun-paintsicles/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Let&#8217;s Make Puff Paint!</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Mar 2011 16:12:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>maryk</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I&#8217;m on a tear right now to uncover ways to inexpensively duplicate the cool effects provided by certain products on the market that are simply too expensive&#8230; or too toxic&#8230; to let young children go wild experiencing them. Today I&#8217;m &#8230; <a href="http://activities.downstream-parenting.com/lets-make-puff-paint/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>10 Stress Reducers for Kids</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Oct 2010 21:33:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>maryk</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[back rubs]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Life is full of potential stresses. The every day variety, like time crunches and spilled milk&#8230; and those bigger life stresses, like divorce, selling a home, accidents and such. Kids get stressed too. And sometimes when a child is stressed they &#8230; <a href="http://activities.downstream-parenting.com/10-stress-reducers-for-kids/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Paper Pumpkin Centerpiece</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Oct 2010 23:37:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>maryk</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This is actually one of my favorite Halloween centerpieces. And the bonus is that kids find it fun to make&#8230; even the 3-4 year olds can make this pumpkin and be proud of the results. They are usually amazed to &#8230; <a href="http://activities.downstream-parenting.com/paper-pumpkin-centerpiece/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Pumpkins &#8211; the brass tacks</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 05 Oct 2010 03:16:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>maryk</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s that crispy and colorful fall season here above the equator&#8230; and that means Halloween is just around the corner. It&#8217;s October so we&#8217;ll be playing with Halloween oriented activities over the next couple of weeks. It&#8217;s not too early &#8230; <a href="http://activities.downstream-parenting.com/pumpkins-the-brass-tacks/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Rainbow Pasta</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Sep 2010 03:48:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>maryk</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are so many interesting shapes and texture of pasta available today, and it&#8217;s really fun to watch them turn into a riot of color with this simple recipe. Regardless of what shape you choose to color your child will &#8230; <a href="http://activities.downstream-parenting.com/rainbow-pasta/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Buttons and More Buttons!</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Sep 2010 21:34:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>maryk</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[There is something mesmerizing about a box or bag or bowl of buttons that stimulates the imagination. The sizes, the shapes, the colors, the weight, I don&#8217;t know just what it is that trips our triggers and calls us to &#8230; <a href="http://activities.downstream-parenting.com/buttons-and-more-buttons/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>A Group Game &#8211; This Is My Nose</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Sep 2010 15:06:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>maryk</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Games]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Cooperative games and activities foster interpersonal relationships&#8230; and are not only great for groups of children at daycare, schools and camps but family gatherings too. Groups games are fun in and of themselves AND you can ramp up their effectiveness &#8230; <a href="http://activities.downstream-parenting.com/a-group-game-this-is-my-nose/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Simple Pre-K Reading Activity</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Sep 2010 03:56:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>maryk</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Reading and Books]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[When our young children start to show an interest in reading it&#8217;s usually noticeable by their exclamation that they can &#8216;read&#8217; their favorite book. In other words&#8230; that book you&#8217;ve read over and over and over again has somehow become &#8230; <a href="http://activities.downstream-parenting.com/simple-pre-k-reading-activity/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Kid-made Gift &#8211; A Spoon Rest</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Sep 2010 19:50:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>maryk</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Art]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[I love it when kids make gifts that are truly functional! You get to show them off while using them too! One thing I wouldn&#8217;t be without in my kitchen is a spoon rest. Oh sure, you can grab a &#8230; <a href="http://activities.downstream-parenting.com/kid-made-gift-a-spoon-rest/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Grilled Burgers and Veggies in Foil Packets</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Aug 2010 14:14:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>maryk</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Kids of all ages enjoy getting involved in cooking&#8230; and it&#8217;s even more fun when they like the results! I recently tried a meal in a packet that I think kids will enjoy making. A quick and convenient meal in &#8230; <a href="http://activities.downstream-parenting.com/grilled-burgers-and-veggies-in-foil-packets/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Active Play Ideas</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 21 Aug 2010 03:19:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>maryk</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Games]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Play Catch No matter how addictive a video game might become, this simple outdoor activity will always beat it. Hurl a baseball, kick a soccer ball, toss a football, fling a Frisbee, whatever works for you and your kids. Give &#8230; <a href="http://activities.downstream-parenting.com/active-play-ideas/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Making a Storyteller Animal Mask</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Aug 2010 23:54:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>maryk</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Native Americans offer us beautiful arts, crafts, and traditions. It&#8217;s fun to connect with their traditions through art with our children. Native Americans have long held a strong relationship with Mother Earth and have focused on preserving the environment &#8230; <a href="http://activities.downstream-parenting.com/making-a-storyteller-animal-mask/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Gelatin Finger Paint</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Jul 2010 03:50:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>maryk</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Art]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[One of my favorite painting activities to share with kids of all ages is gelatin finger painting. There are a couple of reasons it&#8217;s a favorite&#8230; one is because it&#8217;s an amazing sensory experience, moving the artist from the dry &#8230; <a href="http://activities.downstream-parenting.com/gelatin-finger-paint/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Games for traveling with kids by car</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Jul 2010 06:20:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>maryk</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Travel Activities]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Traveling in a car with children can be fun&#8230; if you&#8217;re prepared to keep them occupied. Especially on those longer rides. Here are a few ideas for keeping kids of all ages busy when you find yourself on the road. &#8230; <a href="http://activities.downstream-parenting.com/games-for-traveling-with-kids/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Lizzy&#8217;s Crazy Cake</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Jul 2010 18:25:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>maryk</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Cooking and Food]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Cooking with kids is an important way to move them toward independence. It&#8217;s such a win/win that it amazes me to run across children who don&#8217;t get much cooking time. Cooking is a chemistry experiment with wonderful results &#8212; and &#8230; <a href="http://activities.downstream-parenting.com/lizzys-crazy-cake/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Rock Poetry</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Jul 2010 18:57:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>maryk</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Long before anyone had heard of magnetic poetry, one of the summer activities at our house was creating Rock Poetry. This is not one of those activities that can be done quickly as there are various steps involved. The beauty &#8230; <a href="http://activities.downstream-parenting.com/rock-poetry/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Backyard Fun!</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Jul 2010 16:04:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>maryk</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Backyard Play]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[build a fort]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Chuck-o Pro]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[clouds and weather]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[dandelion chains]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[red light green light game]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Lie in a Hammock There&#8217;s no better way to spend a lazy afternoon than in a hammock. It&#8217;s a great place for kids to rest after a hike or a big backyard barbecue. Bask in the midday sun or cuddle &#8230; <a href="http://activities.downstream-parenting.com/backyard-fun/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Water Activities</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Jul 2010 16:40:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>maryk</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Water Play]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[build a damn with kids]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Marco Polo]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[MeasureUp Pots and Spoons]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Deep End This is how some instructors teach children to get comfortable in deeper water: Toss a set of submersible sticks or rings in the pool and let the kids hop in and swim down to pick up as &#8230; <a href="http://activities.downstream-parenting.com/water-activities/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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