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		<title>Free Swimming with British Gas</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Apr 2010 11:26:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>angel</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Easter holidays are always very interesting, touching and tasty … Sometimes I am so glad I have a daughter so I shouldn&#8217;t think up suitable excuses for eating the excess Easter eggs she was given. As a rule, I eat too much of her eggs and my body never feels pity for my weakness, so [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Easter holidays are always very interesting, touching and tasty … Sometimes I am so glad I have a daughter so I shouldn&#8217;t think up suitable excuses for eating the excess Easter eggs she was given. As a rule, I eat too much of her eggs and my body never feels pity for my weakness, so I am ready to bet sooner or later people will mistake me for my plus size aunt. </p>
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<p>What is more, I am bored with all these &#8220;family fun activities&#8221; and don&#8217;t have enough money to organize my own, let alone children&#8217;s perfect party … If you feel the same then British Gas company has a fantastic offer. </p>
<p>British Gas company provides free family swims to all customers. As to me it sounds amazing! We have a free opportunity to have fun, encourage our children to swim, and burn some excess calories.</p>
<p>All customers can easily download and print ‘free family swim&#8217; vouchers from British Gas site <a href="http://www.britishgasswimming.co.uk">www.britishgasswimming.co.uk</a>. What a great idea! </p>
<p>By the way, are you still here? What are you waiting for? </p>
<p>Have a good time! </p>
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		<title>Important Homework Tips for Parents</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2009 03:02:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>cleo</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[ It is always a great feeling for parents to know that their child has a proper routine and is regular with the homework. However, there are various distractions like the computer and television in most homes which divert children and do not let them concentrate properly when it comes to doing their homework. So, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img title="homework 29- 06- 09" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-bottom: 0px" height="330" alt="homework 29- 06- 09" src="http://parentinguru.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/homework290609.jpg" width="500" border="0"> It is always a great feeling for parents to know that their child has a proper routine and is regular with the homework. However, there are various distractions like the computer and television in most homes which divert children and do not let them concentrate properly when it comes to doing their homework. So, it is the duty of a parent to make sure that their child has a disciplined routine and a settled place which is quiet and free of disturbances of any kind.
<p>The most important homework tips for parents are to be available whenever their children need them. Parents should allow their children to do their work on their own so that they do not become dependent on them for doing their daily task. The bigger assignments should be divided into smaller and easier tasks so that the child does not face any trouble. As a responsible parent, one must keep in touch with the child’s teacher and keep a track on their progress by making sure that they are not overloaded with work.
<p>Parents should set an example for their children. They should show interest in child’s homework and praise him/her for completing their homework. It is the duty of the parents to keep their child organized and for better results relate their homework to their everyday life.
<p>Above all, there should be an environment where the child can have fun as well as learn. Staying involved with the children means they are less likely to get affected by any negative influence. By keeping these tips in mind parents can certainly pave the way for a bright future for their children.</p>
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		<title>Common mistakes parents make with teens</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2008 15:16:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>cleo</dc:creator>
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You think that your child will now be easy to handle as he or she has entered the teenage? You will no longer need to give him step to step advices on how to eat, how to play, how to study etc? Then, you are mistaken, there are many mistakes that parents make with teens [...]]]></description>
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<p>You think that your child will now be easy to handle as he or she has entered the teenage? You will no longer need to give him step to step advices on how to eat, how to play, how to study etc? Then, you are mistaken, there are many mistakes that parents make with teens thinking they can now take care of themselves. Read on to see what are the top five common mistakes parents make with their teens.
<p>Many parents lecture and not discuss about issues with their teens and this grows distance between them. Teens don’t like someone always lecturing them for this or that, so remember to discuss as a friend and not lecture, as they already get lectures in their schools and colleges.</p>
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<p>Another common mistake is that parents often set some unreasonable goals for their teens. Remember, that what you teen want to become is his or her wish, so don’t try to impose your own goals and wishes on him or her.
<p>Teens simply hate their parents for punishing them when they break some rules. Like coming out bit late at night or not bunking school and a severe punishment for these rule breakings, make teens more rebellious.
<p>Parents who don’t give quality time to their family create distances between themselves and their teenager kids. Spending some good time with teenage kids is a must for parents who have kids ageing between 13 to 19 years.
<p>Never should parents leave the issue of educating their kids on someone else. This is the most common mistake made by parents of teenagers. Remember, none else will educate your kids better than you on issues like drugs, alcohol and other risky behaviors.  </p>
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		<title>Are Parents Responsible for Financial Crisis?</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2008 15:54:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>cleo</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[ Ever thought why teens blame their parents for their monetary problems? Whether you agree or not, the fact is when there is a financial crisis at home, the first two people who are blamed are often the parents. The same parents who teach us everything in life are blamed for even the minutest financial [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img title="money" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-bottom: 0px" height="300" alt="money" src="http://parentinguru.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/money.jpg" width="300" border="0"> Ever thought why teens blame their parents for their monetary problems? Whether you agree or not, the fact is when there is a financial crisis at home, the first two people who are blamed are often the parents. The same parents who teach us everything in life are blamed for even the minutest financial problem of their children.
<p>There might be many reasons for children to blame their parents for their monetary problems and one of them can be the lack of financial education in public schools. All subjects are taught in schools but hardly any school teaches about financial education, which is very important for a child to value money and teaches him or her to save it for future. </p>
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<p>Children learn and get influenced from television shows and films seeing that how the protagonists earn money and live a lavish lifestyle. Children start mimicking these false lifestyles and the result is financial crisis at home for which parents are blamed.
<p>Blaming parents becomes the easiest way to come out of frustration of financial problems. The reason might be that children feel that whatever bad happens to them is due to their parents carelessness. </p>
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