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		<title>The Importance of Play</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Play is essential to the social, emotional, cognitive, and physical well-being of children beginning in early childhood. It is a natural tool for children to develop resiliency as they learn to cooperate, overcome challenges, and negotiate with others. Play also allows children to be creative&#8230; Read more&#8230;]]></description>
		<link>http://www.purefuninc.com/platinum/the-importance-of-play/</link>
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		<title>What&#8217;s Behind A Temper Tantrum? Scientists Deconstruct The Screams&#8230;</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Children&#8217;s temper tantrums are widely seen as many things: the cause of profound helplessness among parents; a source of dread for airline passengers stuck next to a young family; a nightmare for teachers. But until recently, they had not been considered a legitimate subject for science. Read more&#8230;]]></description>
		<link>http://www.purefuninc.com/platinum/parent-connect/whats-behind-a-temper-tantrum-scientists-deconstruct-the-screams/</link>
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		<title>The environmental safety of toys&#8230;</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Nothing says &#8220;happy childhood&#8221; like a brand-new toy, a playground set, or an afternoon of arts and crafts. Unfortunately, just like bubble baths and pajamas, these items can contain chemical or physical dangers to children of which parents need to be aware. Read more&#8230;]]></description>
		<link>http://www.purefuninc.com/uncategorized/the-environmental-safety-of-toys/</link>
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		<title>7 games to play with your preschooler (win!)</title>
		<description><![CDATA[http://blogs.babycenter.com/products_and_prizes/7-games-to-play-with-your-preschooler-win/]]></description>
		<link>http://www.purefuninc.com/platinum/parent-connect/7-games-to-play-with-your-preschooler-win/</link>
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		<title>Exchange Everyday: Lead Teacher vs. Assistant Director</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Exchange EveryDay Lead Teacher vs. Assistant Director November 1, 2011 In her article, &#8220;Building Effective Teams Through Delegation and Recognition,&#8221; in the Exchange Essential: Building an Effective Team, Youthland Academy&#8217;s Amanda Siderits challenges&#8230; &#8220;Reconsider the typical organizational structure that appoints an Assistant Director and consider instead having several lead teachers.   This structure can encourage ambitious teachers who are seeking opportunities for growth or acceleration in the center.  Instead of appointing one assistant director, you can recognize several strong teachers with a prestigious job title and appropriate center responsibilities&#8230;. &#8220;The director plays the role of chief delegator, and like any<br /><a href="http://www.purefuninc.com/platinum/pf-university/exchange-everyday-lead-teacher-vs-assistant-director/">  Read More >></a>]]></description>
		<link>http://www.purefuninc.com/platinum/pf-university/exchange-everyday-lead-teacher-vs-assistant-director/</link>
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		<title>PF University Tip:</title>
		<description><![CDATA[For students who struggle with friends •    Arrange “buddy time” (time to play with a compatible peer) •    Model center time behavior •    Give the student responsibilities •    Teach replacement behaviors •    Stay in close proximity during unstructured time •    Plan instruction for teaching social skills (stories, role play, peer problem solver)]]></description>
		<link>http://www.purefuninc.com/platinum/pf-university/pf-university-tip-2/</link>
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		<title>PF University Tip:</title>
		<description><![CDATA[For students who struggle when following directions: •    Use visual cues •    Keep directions simple and sequenced •    Break procedures down into small steps •    Demonstrate •    Partner with a peer]]></description>
		<link>http://www.purefuninc.com/platinum/pf-university/pf-university-tip/</link>
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		<title>PF University Tip:</title>
		<description><![CDATA[For students with a high activity level: •    Have short group times •    Plan for transitions •    Offer a limited number of choices •    Offer high interest activities •    Define physical space •    Make sure his/her hands are busy]]></description>
		<link>http://www.purefuninc.com/platinum/pf-university/for-students-with-a-high-activity-level/</link>
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		<title>Socialize!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Check out our Parent Connect Facebook page! Click here!]]></description>
		<link>http://www.purefuninc.com/platinum/parent-connect/categories-of-information/</link>
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		<title>Ask an Expert</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Pam Stevens, Child Care Operations &#38; Training pam@purefuninc.com]]></description>
		<link>http://www.purefuninc.com/platinum/parent-connect/ask-an-expert/</link>
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