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		<title>HANDS OFF Liquid Laundry Packets</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2015 20:56:19 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[National Poison Prevention Week]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[As a pediatrician, I would much rather prevent injuries than treat them. This week marks National Poison Prevention Week and I’m partnering with the American Cleaning Institute to educate families about preventing accidents caused by liquid laundry packets (also referred to as laundry pods or pacs). These handy laundry packets contain highly concentrated doses of [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>The Secrets To A Stress-Free Morning Routine</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Levine]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Sep 2013 14:29:07 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Raising a self-reliant child not only benefits the child, it also benefits the parent. If you instill the desire to be independent early on, it will save you time in the long run! Teach children how to wash hands, to wash face, and to get dressed by themselves early on, and they will do it [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Support Vs. Over-Parenting &#8211; Your Child&#8217;s First Bob</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Levine]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Sep 2013 14:33:17 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[First Job]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[There is a fine line between supporting young adolescents and taking over for them. Going to job interviews with your child really conveys the message you do not think they can do it on their own. Let your children do things and fail. Learning from mistakes teaches resilience and self-reliance. Support and listen when they [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Flu Shot Facts &#8211; The Bump</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Levine]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Sep 2013 16:59:36 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[flu shots]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Along with the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Dr. Levine recommends that all children 6 months of age and older get an annual flu vaccine. Under 6 months of age, parents and all caregivers should have the vaccine to protect their babies who are too young to receive [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Why Weaning From Finger Sucking Can Be Harder Than Giving Up The Pacifier</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Levine]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Sep 2013 14:27:49 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Promoting Independence]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[finger sucking]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[pacifier]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[With a pacifier you can decide when to &#8220;pull that plug&#8221;, not so with fingers. By preschool age we can instruct them there are times and places where finger sucking is appropriate. Tell them it is ok to do it, but it is something they do in private. Most will give up the habit by [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>The Best Discipline For Your Young Child</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Levine]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Sep 2013 14:25:59 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Promoting Independence]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[discipline]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[When choosing a consequence for a misbehavior, consider how severe the misbehavior was. Create a consequence that is related to the misbehavior. Make sure it is a consequence you can follow through with. Have small repeatable consequences in your back pocket ready to go should a misbehavior occur.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Why A Backwards Shirt Is A Good Sign Of Parenting</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Levine]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Aug 2013 13:42:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[self-reliant child]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[It makes me so happy when I see a child come into my office with clothes on backwards or not matching I know that it is a family environment where that child was given the autonomy to choose what he or she was wearing and to get dressed on his or her own As children [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Parents&#8217; Best Rule Of Thumb After Sibling Squabbles</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Levine]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 10 Aug 2013 13:45:02 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[It is perfectly normal for siblings to fight. As a parent, avoid being a referee in every single battle. Let the children work things out on their own. It can be hard to be patient and watch as one child is unfair to another. If you stay out of it, they will learn conflict resolution [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Separation Anxiety: Is It More Traumatic For Parent Or For Baby?</title>
		<link>https://www.alannalevinemd.com/parenting-independent-children/separation-anxiety-is-it-more-traumatic-for-parent-or-for-baby/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Levine]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Aug 2013 13:05:57 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Promoting Independence]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[parenting]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Separation Anxiety]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[One of the hardest moments in parenting is separating from your child against his or her will. Whether it’s during drop off at school, when leaving for work, or while slipping in to the other room to get something done-it’s never easy to pry yourself free from the clutches of your sweet baby and then [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>The Secrets To A Stress-Free Evening Routine</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Levine]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Aug 2013 13:05:41 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Promoting Independence]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[chores]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[self-reliant child]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[The after school routine can be as stressful as the morning routine. Be sure the child understands what is expected. Responsibilities might include: homework, practice and evening chores.  As evening goes on, make sure they are caring for their responsibilities. Avoid the nag &#8211; that does not create a positive dynamic.  Just gently remind them. [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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