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		<title>Neglected Youth: the Children of the Incarcerated</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Apr 2010 00:05:26 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The number of children in the United States with at least one incarcerated parent has grown dramatically in recent years. According to a report by Urban Institute, Families Left Behind: The Hidden Costs of Incarceration and Reentry, more than half of adults locked up in state and federal prisons in this country are parents of [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=mddavis1.wordpress.com&amp;blog=10231034&amp;post=210&amp;subd=mddavis1&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>April Events – Artistic Activities and Happenings for Youth around NYC</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 03 Apr 2010 03:28:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Earth Day is April 22nd, and not just any Earth Day – 2010 marks the 40th anniversary of this inspiring holiday. In honor of this exciting day set aside to honor the planet and the natural world, here are some events around New York that you can easily take part in. Combine your love of [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=mddavis1.wordpress.com&amp;blog=10231034&amp;post=216&amp;subd=mddavis1&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Juvenile Justice Reform – why the New York City system is making headlines:</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2010 09:34:29 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The juvenile justice system of New York has been in the news a lot lately, and not for good reasons. Disturbing allegations have been thrown around by those within and outside the government, some of the worst concerning the abuse of the youths the State system has charge of rehabilitating. Rehabilitation has always been the [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=mddavis1.wordpress.com&amp;blog=10231034&amp;post=205&amp;subd=mddavis1&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Important Facts About Eating Disorders</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 28 Jan 2010 21:29:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Diagnosing an eating disorder can be one of the most challenging issues a parent faces.  According to empoweredparents.com, children who have eating disorders often will be of normal weight, and often appear to be in perfect health.  Eating disorders are not caused by bad parenting, but feelings of guilt still occur, and can make it [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=mddavis1.wordpress.com&amp;blog=10231034&amp;post=198&amp;subd=mddavis1&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>How to help your children and teens achieve their dreams…</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 18 Jan 2010 06:13:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>lollllody</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Every child dreams of doing something, but not every child is given the tools to realize those dreams. Sometimes the most difficult thing for kids and teens today is finding the drive and motivation to work toward their goals. Though you may think your child or teen won’t listen to you – he’s too cool [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=mddavis1.wordpress.com&amp;blog=10231034&amp;post=175&amp;subd=mddavis1&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>The Truth about Teens and Celebrities</title>
		<link>http://mddavis1.wordpress.com/2010/01/14/the-truth-about-teens-and-celebrities/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Jan 2010 06:08:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Wes Simons</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Regardless of generational standards, parents will always find the likes of dislikes of their teens to be a little strange.  Times change, and unfortunately adults have a much harder time changing with them.  Celebrities have one of the biggest influences on the changes teens go through, and the question becomes not if teens are influenced [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=mddavis1.wordpress.com&amp;blog=10231034&amp;post=176&amp;subd=mddavis1&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Teens and Self Esteem: What You Can do to Keep Your Teen on Track In the New Year</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 06 Jan 2010 16:25:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>lsankowich</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#8220;It&#8217;s lack of faith that makes people afraid of meeting challenges, and I believed in myself.&#8221;- Muhammed Ali As a teenager it is hard to believe in yourself.  My teenage years were turbulent.  The hormones, peer pressure, academic pressure . . . knowing which decisions were the right ones when faced with topics such as [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=mddavis1.wordpress.com&amp;blog=10231034&amp;post=169&amp;subd=mddavis1&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Get Your Teens and Tweens A Job To Keep Them Busy &amp; Out of Trouble This Holiday Season</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Dec 2009 08:15:37 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The holidays are pretty much here and that means school is going to be out for a few weeks.  Parents will still be at their jobs, day in and day out, in order to keep the electricity and heat on, which means their teenagers will be home with nothing to do, aside for their winter [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=mddavis1.wordpress.com&amp;blog=10231034&amp;post=151&amp;subd=mddavis1&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>The Importance of Teen Mentoring: Empowerment to Succeed</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Dec 2009 20:23:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Everyone has a story about the teacher, boss, or mentor that made a difference in their lives.  Teens look to adults and role models for valuable career advice and guidance as they progress down the path to adulthood. Mentoring is great way to fill this need, especially for at-risk teens.  The life and career skills [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=mddavis1.wordpress.com&amp;blog=10231034&amp;post=152&amp;subd=mddavis1&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>The Benefits of Arts Education and Therapies: What the Arts Can Do for Your Child and Your Family</title>
		<link>http://mddavis1.wordpress.com/2009/12/08/the-benefits-of-arts-education-and-therapies-what-the-arts-can-do-for-your-child-and-your-family/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Dec 2009 13:42:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>lollllody</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The benefits of artistic education and involvement on youth have been proved time and again. After years of focus on science, math and other core subjects in the nation’s public schools, the tide is changing once again. According to “Critical Evidence: How the Arts Benefit Student Achievement,” a publication by the National Assembly of State [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=mddavis1.wordpress.com&amp;blog=10231034&amp;post=142&amp;subd=mddavis1&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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