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		<title><![CDATA[CFM Mom Message Boards - All Forums]]></title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 20 Mar 2010 02:07:43 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Newbie]]></title>
			<link>http://www.contestformoms.com/cfmboard/showthread.php?tid=1498</link>
			<pubDate>Sat, 13 Mar 2010 07:10:03 -0600</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[Hey everyone <img src="http://www.contestformoms.com/cfmboard/images/smilies/wink.gif" style="vertical-align: middle;" border="0" alt="Wink" title="Wink" />   Lisa here...mom to five daughters ages 22, 19, 14, 7 and 3.  Been married to a wonderful man for 22 years and we live in Greenville, SC.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Hey everyone <img src="http://www.contestformoms.com/cfmboard/images/smilies/wink.gif" style="vertical-align: middle;" border="0" alt="Wink" title="Wink" />   Lisa here...mom to five daughters ages 22, 19, 14, 7 and 3.  Been married to a wonderful man for 22 years and we live in Greenville, SC.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Water Filtration System?]]></title>
			<link>http://www.contestformoms.com/cfmboard/showthread.php?tid=1497</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:09:46 -0600</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[Does anyone use a water filtration unit on their home? Someone said that our water down here in Fla is not safe to drink and we should have a filtration unit. I thought about Britta and then I came across one you can install called by <a href="http://caricowater.com" target="_blank">Carico</a>. Any thoughts?]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Does anyone use a water filtration unit on their home? Someone said that our water down here in Fla is not safe to drink and we should have a filtration unit. I thought about Britta and then I came across one you can install called by <a href="http://caricowater.com" target="_blank">Carico</a>. Any thoughts?]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[tubes tied procedure]]></title>
			<link>http://www.contestformoms.com/cfmboard/showthread.php?tid=1496</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:38:52 -0600</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[My doctor said she will tie my tubes after my baby is born but i have to wait 4 weeks due to my insurance. Has anyone had that done? What is the procedure like? how long do you have to stay in the hospital? how long does it take to heal?]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[My doctor said she will tie my tubes after my baby is born but i have to wait 4 weeks due to my insurance. Has anyone had that done? What is the procedure like? how long do you have to stay in the hospital? how long does it take to heal?]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Photo Contest - Need Voters!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.contestformoms.com/cfmboard/showthread.php?tid=1495</link>
			<pubDate>Thu, 04 Mar 2010 23:54:47 -0600</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[Please take a moment and vote for my daughter, TATUM.  One of her 6 month pics is in a photo contest!!!<br />
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<a href="http://www.squaresvillestudios.squarespace.com" target="_blank">http://www.squaresvillestudios.squarespace.com</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Please take a moment and vote for my daughter, TATUM.  One of her 6 month pics is in a photo contest!!!<br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.squaresvillestudios.squarespace.com" target="_blank">http://www.squaresvillestudios.squarespace.com</a>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Free Excedrin full size coupon]]></title>
			<link>http://www.contestformoms.com/cfmboard/showthread.php?tid=1493</link>
			<pubDate>Sun, 21 Feb 2010 16:59:57 -0600</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[Make sure you DO NOT choose that you've tried Excedrin in the past. It's for NEW customers only.<br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.excedrin.com/offer.shtml:" target="_blank">http://www.excedrin.com/offer.shtml:</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Make sure you DO NOT choose that you've tried Excedrin in the past. It's for NEW customers only.<br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.excedrin.com/offer.shtml:" target="_blank">http://www.excedrin.com/offer.shtml:</a>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Hi all]]></title>
			<link>http://www.contestformoms.com/cfmboard/showthread.php?tid=1492</link>
			<pubDate>Sun, 21 Feb 2010 16:54:43 -0600</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[Hello everyone.<br />
<br />
<br />
I am a Mom of 2 Girls ages 11 &amp; 15. I have been married for 14 yrs to a wonderful man.<br />
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We live in VT.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Hello everyone.<br />
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I am a Mom of 2 Girls ages 11 &amp; 15. I have been married for 14 yrs to a wonderful man.<br />
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We live in VT.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Where is God?]]></title>
			<link>http://www.contestformoms.com/cfmboard/showthread.php?tid=1491</link>
			<pubDate>Sat, 20 Feb 2010 03:35:30 -0600</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[Two little boys, ages 8 and 10, are excessively mischievous.  They are always getting into trouble and their parents know all about it.  If any mischief occurs in their town, the two boys are probably involved.<br />
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The boys' mother heard that a preacher in town had been successful in disciplining children, so she asked if he would speak with her boys.  The preacher agreed, but he asked to see them individually.  So the mother sent the 8-year-old first thing in the morning, and the older boy to see the preacher in the afternoon.<br />
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The preacher, a huge man with a booming voice, sat the younger boy down and asked him sternly, "Do you know where God is, son?"<br />
<br />
The boy's mouth dropped open, but he made no response, sitting there wide-eyed with his mouth hanging open.  So the preacher repeated the question in an even sterner tone, "Where is God?!"<br />
<br />
Again, the boy made no attempt to answer.  The preacher raised his voice even more and shook his finger in the boy's face and bellowed, "Where is God?!"<br />
<br />
The boy screamed and bolted from the room, ran directly home and dove into his closet, slamming the door behind him.<br />
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When his older brother found him in the closet, he asked, "What happened?"<br />
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The younger brother, gasping for breath, replied, "We are in BIG trouble this time.  God is missing, and they think we did it!”]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Two little boys, ages 8 and 10, are excessively mischievous.  They are always getting into trouble and their parents know all about it.  If any mischief occurs in their town, the two boys are probably involved.<br />
<br />
The boys' mother heard that a preacher in town had been successful in disciplining children, so she asked if he would speak with her boys.  The preacher agreed, but he asked to see them individually.  So the mother sent the 8-year-old first thing in the morning, and the older boy to see the preacher in the afternoon.<br />
<br />
The preacher, a huge man with a booming voice, sat the younger boy down and asked him sternly, "Do you know where God is, son?"<br />
<br />
The boy's mouth dropped open, but he made no response, sitting there wide-eyed with his mouth hanging open.  So the preacher repeated the question in an even sterner tone, "Where is God?!"<br />
<br />
Again, the boy made no attempt to answer.  The preacher raised his voice even more and shook his finger in the boy's face and bellowed, "Where is God?!"<br />
<br />
The boy screamed and bolted from the room, ran directly home and dove into his closet, slamming the door behind him.<br />
<br />
When his older brother found him in the closet, he asked, "What happened?"<br />
<br />
The younger brother, gasping for breath, replied, "We are in BIG trouble this time.  God is missing, and they think we did it!”]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Newbie]]></title>
			<link>http://www.contestformoms.com/cfmboard/showthread.php?tid=1490</link>
			<pubDate>Sat, 20 Feb 2010 02:15:37 -0600</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[Hi All,<br />
<br />
Just wanted to Stop in to say hi and also to introduce myself here! The Boards look extremely interesting and I cant wait to become a member of the community!<br />
<br />
I think there's a lot of interesting topics and discussions happening on this forum and wanted to check it out and give and get some great advice on different issue. <br />
<br />
I have been happy to see that not only is the forum quite active, but that the members seem quite diverse in their practice, as this leads to very interesting discussions.<br />
<br />
Thanks,<br />
Trevor.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Hi All,<br />
<br />
Just wanted to Stop in to say hi and also to introduce myself here! The Boards look extremely interesting and I cant wait to become a member of the community!<br />
<br />
I think there's a lot of interesting topics and discussions happening on this forum and wanted to check it out and give and get some great advice on different issue. <br />
<br />
I have been happy to see that not only is the forum quite active, but that the members seem quite diverse in their practice, as this leads to very interesting discussions.<br />
<br />
Thanks,<br />
Trevor.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Professionals Work From Home]]></title>
			<link>http://www.contestformoms.com/cfmboard/showthread.php?tid=1489</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 19 Feb 2010 13:38:05 -0600</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[Professionals Work from Home<br />
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Let Team2Succeed help you turn the professionalism that you mastered during your first career into the skills that will bring you success in your own home-based internet business. With our successful role models, winning business plan, and proven marketing strategies starting your own professional home-based business can be a reality. Team2Succeed will teach you the skills needed to build your business from the ground up!  We will give you the tools and training you need to be successful. You are never alone! Take command of your professional life on your OWN terms today! <a href="http://www.team2succeed.com/4lifenow" target="_blank">http://www.team2succeed.com/4lifenow</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Professionals Work from Home<br />
<br />
Let Team2Succeed help you turn the professionalism that you mastered during your first career into the skills that will bring you success in your own home-based internet business. With our successful role models, winning business plan, and proven marketing strategies starting your own professional home-based business can be a reality. Team2Succeed will teach you the skills needed to build your business from the ground up!  We will give you the tools and training you need to be successful. You are never alone! Take command of your professional life on your OWN terms today! <a href="http://www.team2succeed.com/4lifenow" target="_blank">http://www.team2succeed.com/4lifenow</a>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Swagbuck-free gift cards for searching]]></title>
			<link>http://www.contestformoms.com/cfmboard/showthread.php?tid=1488</link>
			<pubDate>Thu, 18 Feb 2010 15:59:32 -0600</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[Hi. Newbie mama here!<br />
My name is Lydia. I am posting here because I am helping my daughter. She found a great site called Swagbucks. One of the great things about it is you get virtual dollars for searching the web. Swagbucks has been featured on the news and in reputable magazines. This is awesome for anyone who is looking for gift cards or other prizes. I know this has helped my daughters self esteem since she has &#36;80 in Amazon gift cards. She earned them all herself. I am so proud of her drive and initiative.<br />
When you go to her blog site (the link below) there are pictures of her winnings and gift cards she has received. Feel free to ask questions on her blog site. <br />
 Sign up with the link below!  <a href="http://www.swagbucks.com/refer/jadorepink13" target="_blank">http://www.swagbucks.com/refer/jadorepink13</a><br />
<br />
She has created an exceptionally helpful blog site. You will find details on how you can get started today and continue to be a successful Swagbuck maniac into the future.<br />
<a href="http://www.swagginpanda.blogspot.com" target="_blank">http://www.swagginpanda.blogspot.com</a><br />
<br />
Open to US, UK, and Canada only<br />
<br />
More proof about Swagbucks. <a href="http://abclocal.go.com/ktrk/video?id=7214599" target="_blank">http://abclocal.go.com/ktrk/video?id=7214599</a><br />
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When you sign up you will receive your first 3 Swagbucks.<br />
<br />
<img src="http://www.contestformoms.com/cfmboard/images/smilies/shy.gif" style="vertical-align: middle;" border="0" alt="Shy" title="Shy" />]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Hi. Newbie mama here!<br />
My name is Lydia. I am posting here because I am helping my daughter. She found a great site called Swagbucks. One of the great things about it is you get virtual dollars for searching the web. Swagbucks has been featured on the news and in reputable magazines. This is awesome for anyone who is looking for gift cards or other prizes. I know this has helped my daughters self esteem since she has &#36;80 in Amazon gift cards. She earned them all herself. I am so proud of her drive and initiative.<br />
When you go to her blog site (the link below) there are pictures of her winnings and gift cards she has received. Feel free to ask questions on her blog site. <br />
 Sign up with the link below!  <a href="http://www.swagbucks.com/refer/jadorepink13" target="_blank">http://www.swagbucks.com/refer/jadorepink13</a><br />
<br />
She has created an exceptionally helpful blog site. You will find details on how you can get started today and continue to be a successful Swagbuck maniac into the future.<br />
<a href="http://www.swagginpanda.blogspot.com" target="_blank">http://www.swagginpanda.blogspot.com</a><br />
<br />
Open to US, UK, and Canada only<br />
<br />
More proof about Swagbucks. <a href="http://abclocal.go.com/ktrk/video?id=7214599" target="_blank">http://abclocal.go.com/ktrk/video?id=7214599</a><br />
<br />
When you sign up you will receive your first 3 Swagbucks.<br />
<br />
<img src="http://www.contestformoms.com/cfmboard/images/smilies/shy.gif" style="vertical-align: middle;" border="0" alt="Shy" title="Shy" />]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Make up Giveaway]]></title>
			<link>http://www.contestformoms.com/cfmboard/showthread.php?tid=1487</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 17 Feb 2010 11:22:56 -0600</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[Hi ya'll!<br />
<br />
I'm a contest giveaway junkie and i have won a few contest here and there on blogs and youtube videos..etc. i'm gonna link contest giveaway that i find that others might want to sign up for as well if u all dont mind.<br />
<a href="http://www.officiallysuperficial.com" target="_blank">http://www.officiallysuperficial.com</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Hi ya'll!<br />
<br />
I'm a contest giveaway junkie and i have won a few contest here and there on blogs and youtube videos..etc. i'm gonna link contest giveaway that i find that others might want to sign up for as well if u all dont mind.<br />
<a href="http://www.officiallysuperficial.com" target="_blank">http://www.officiallysuperficial.com</a>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Hi]]></title>
			<link>http://www.contestformoms.com/cfmboard/showthread.php?tid=1486</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 17 Feb 2010 11:15:56 -0600</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[I am a stay at home mom. I have 2 kids. I'm a contest junkie and have been reading this site for awhile and finally signed up]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I am a stay at home mom. I have 2 kids. I'm a contest junkie and have been reading this site for awhile and finally signed up]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[vote for my son please!!!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.contestformoms.com/cfmboard/showthread.php?tid=1485</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 15 Feb 2010 07:46:31 -0600</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[Hey everyone, Babystages is putting on a photo contest which expires Feb 15, 2010, today at 11EST. I need all the votes I can get, the first time you vote, you have to go into your email and authenticate it by clicking on the link. Once the authentication is validated, click the word vote with your email address entered in the box! Lets make it happen!<br />
The link is: <a href="http://photocontest.babystages.ca/en/vote/ballot.php?photo_id=156258" target="_blank">http://photocontest.babystages.ca/en/vot...http://photocontest.babystages.ca/en/vote/ballot.php?photo</a><br />
Thanks everyone!<br />
<img src="http://www.contestformoms.com/cfmboard/images/smilies/angel.gif" style="vertical-align: middle;" border="0" alt="Angel" title="Angel" />]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Hey everyone, Babystages is putting on a photo contest which expires Feb 15, 2010, today at 11EST. I need all the votes I can get, the first time you vote, you have to go into your email and authenticate it by clicking on the link. Once the authentication is validated, click the word vote with your email address entered in the box! Lets make it happen!<br />
The link is: <a href="http://photocontest.babystages.ca/en/vote/ballot.php?photo_id=156258" target="_blank">http://photocontest.babystages.ca/en/vot...http://photocontest.babystages.ca/en/vote/ballot.php?photo</a><br />
Thanks everyone!<br />
<img src="http://www.contestformoms.com/cfmboard/images/smilies/angel.gif" style="vertical-align: middle;" border="0" alt="Angel" title="Angel" />]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[How do you get rid of dark patches under eyes?]]></title>
			<link>http://www.contestformoms.com/cfmboard/showthread.php?tid=1484</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 10 Feb 2010 22:57:02 -0600</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[I have dark patches under my eyes. How do you get rid of them? Is it just about consistently getting enough sleep, or are there nutrients that I am lacking?]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I have dark patches under my eyes. How do you get rid of them? Is it just about consistently getting enough sleep, or are there nutrients that I am lacking?]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[I need some help please!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.contestformoms.com/cfmboard/showthread.php?tid=1483</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 10 Feb 2010 12:48:10 -0600</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[Hello, I am a student and I am conducting a survey for a research project. My research is on in vitro fertilization and my main focus group are parents, specifically mothers. I was hoping that you would take some time to fill this out. It would be greatly appreciated! Thank you so much for you time!<br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/CKXBSCY" target="_blank">http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/CKXBSCY</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Hello, I am a student and I am conducting a survey for a research project. My research is on in vitro fertilization and my main focus group are parents, specifically mothers. I was hoping that you would take some time to fill this out. It would be greatly appreciated! Thank you so much for you time!<br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/CKXBSCY" target="_blank">http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/CKXBSCY</a>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Surgery while pregnant]]></title>
			<link>http://www.contestformoms.com/cfmboard/showthread.php?tid=1482</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 10 Feb 2010 07:41:07 -0600</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[I am going in for surgery tomorrow to get my ovarian cyst removed. It has grown rapidly in the past month and it is causing me a lot of pain. I am 12 weeks pregnant.<br />
So it going to harm my baby? <br />
Has anybody every gotten this done?]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I am going in for surgery tomorrow to get my ovarian cyst removed. It has grown rapidly in the past month and it is causing me a lot of pain. I am 12 weeks pregnant.<br />
So it going to harm my baby? <br />
Has anybody every gotten this done?]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[New Budy..]]></title>
			<link>http://www.contestformoms.com/cfmboard/showthread.php?tid=1481</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 10 Feb 2010 06:37:17 -0600</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[Hi to all members!!<br />
I am new user of this site my self steeven and I am from US.<br />
After discover you i am feeling happy.Hope we will share what we have and exchange our knowledge.<br />
Thanks!!]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Hi to all members!!<br />
I am new user of this site my self steeven and I am from US.<br />
After discover you i am feeling happy.Hope we will share what we have and exchange our knowledge.<br />
Thanks!!]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Potty training]]></title>
			<link>http://www.contestformoms.com/cfmboard/showthread.php?tid=1480</link>
			<pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2010 20:19:39 -0600</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[PLEASE HELP. MY 2 1/2 YR.OLD IS FULLY POTTY TRAINED, BUT HAS RECENTLY STARTED PEEING IN HER PANTS AND ON THE FLOOR ON THE WAY TO THE TOILET. WE HAVEN'T BEEN DOING ANYTHING NEW OR DIFFERENT AND SHE HAS NOT BEEN TRAUMATIZED BY ANYTHING. wHAT SHOULD I DO?<br />
<img src="http://www.contestformoms.com/cfmboard/images/smilies/huh.gif" style="vertical-align: middle;" border="0" alt="Huh" title="Huh" />]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[PLEASE HELP. MY 2 1/2 YR.OLD IS FULLY POTTY TRAINED, BUT HAS RECENTLY STARTED PEEING IN HER PANTS AND ON THE FLOOR ON THE WAY TO THE TOILET. WE HAVEN'T BEEN DOING ANYTHING NEW OR DIFFERENT AND SHE HAS NOT BEEN TRAUMATIZED BY ANYTHING. wHAT SHOULD I DO?<br />
<img src="http://www.contestformoms.com/cfmboard/images/smilies/huh.gif" style="vertical-align: middle;" border="0" alt="Huh" title="Huh" />]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Are toys good for children? or are toys dangerous for them?]]></title>
			<link>http://www.contestformoms.com/cfmboard/showthread.php?tid=1479</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2010 21:31:00 -0600</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[Hi!<br />
Are toys good for children? or are toys dangerous for them?  <br />
Please post your opinion here.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Hi!<br />
Are toys good for children? or are toys dangerous for them?  <br />
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			<title><![CDATA[Tips for Choosing the Right Toys for Your Child.]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[First time parents know how hard it is to pick out an age appropriate toy for a child. Even those who have several children often find it difficult. There is much more to choosing the right toys for your child's age than meets the eye. Here are a few tips to help you decide which toys best suit your little one.<br />
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- The age on the box is not always a good indicator of how appropriate a toy is for your child. That doesn't mean that you should ignore it completely, because it usually represents the ages that the toy has been deemed safe for. But a toy that is safe for a certain age group is not necessarily appropriate for it's educational level.<br />
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- A toy that is good for one child may not be the best choice for another child of the same age. Children learn at different rates, and while many toys are made for the average child of a certain age range, your child could be ahead or behind. Rather than relying solely on numbers, take cues from what your child is comfortable with.<br />
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- Babies need toys that are safe and stimulating. Bright, contrasting colors, unusual textures and interesting sounds are good things to look for. Toys that make noise or light up in response to the baby's actions provide an opportunity to learn about cause and effect.<br />
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- Toddler toys should allow the child to develop his motor skills or learn about shapes, colors, animals and other basic things. Those that incorporate both motor skills and intellectual development are even better. Social skills are also beginning to develop at this stage, and items that your toddler can share with other children are a good way to encourage this. But it's important to remember that young toddlers often prefer to play alongside other children rather than with them.<br />
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- Preschoolers are ready to learn about letters and numbers. There are all kinds of toys that can help with this, from alphabet blocks to talking books. Finding something that your child enjoys playing with that teaches these things will be a great asset to him.<br />
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- Some toys are good for a wide range of ages. Building blocks and simple wooden puzzles with large pieces, for example, can grow with a child. He could learn different things from them as a baby, toddler and preschooler. Some electronic toys are designed to teach children different things at different ages as well.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[First time parents know how hard it is to pick out an age appropriate toy for a child. Even those who have several children often find it difficult. There is much more to choosing the right toys for your child's age than meets the eye. Here are a few tips to help you decide which toys best suit your little one.<br />
<br />
- The age on the box is not always a good indicator of how appropriate a toy is for your child. That doesn't mean that you should ignore it completely, because it usually represents the ages that the toy has been deemed safe for. But a toy that is safe for a certain age group is not necessarily appropriate for it's educational level.<br />
<br />
- A toy that is good for one child may not be the best choice for another child of the same age. Children learn at different rates, and while many toys are made for the average child of a certain age range, your child could be ahead or behind. Rather than relying solely on numbers, take cues from what your child is comfortable with.<br />
<br />
- Babies need toys that are safe and stimulating. Bright, contrasting colors, unusual textures and interesting sounds are good things to look for. Toys that make noise or light up in response to the baby's actions provide an opportunity to learn about cause and effect.<br />
<br />
- Toddler toys should allow the child to develop his motor skills or learn about shapes, colors, animals and other basic things. Those that incorporate both motor skills and intellectual development are even better. Social skills are also beginning to develop at this stage, and items that your toddler can share with other children are a good way to encourage this. But it's important to remember that young toddlers often prefer to play alongside other children rather than with them.<br />
<br />
- Preschoolers are ready to learn about letters and numbers. There are all kinds of toys that can help with this, from alphabet blocks to talking books. Finding something that your child enjoys playing with that teaches these things will be a great asset to him.<br />
<br />
- Some toys are good for a wide range of ages. Building blocks and simple wooden puzzles with large pieces, for example, can grow with a child. He could learn different things from them as a baby, toddler and preschooler. Some electronic toys are designed to teach children different things at different ages as well.]]></content:encoded>
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