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	<title>Playdate - Magazine for Yakima Valley Parents</title>
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		<title>What do you say in front of your kids?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Here’s a little something I ready today that made me think.
Kim John Payne, author of “Simplicity Parenting,” responds to how she decides what to say in front of her children.
&#8220;Before I say something in front of my children I will ask myself three questions:
• Is it true? To this I can usually, though not always, [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.playdateyakima.com/2012/02/03/what-do-you-say-in-front-of-your-kids/</link>
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		<title>And so it begins &#8230;</title>
		<description><![CDATA[My middle son plays AAU basketball. He’s in fifth grade and I knew this day would come.
We are officially past the “everybody plays and everyone’s a winner” phase.
Last Saturday, we played West Valley (my son plays for Highland) and I would say the game was pretty darn aggressive.
Micah, who is 11, banged his knee on [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.playdateyakima.com/2012/02/01/and-so-it-begins/</link>
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		<title>Playdate Magazine is out today: Read up for great tips for moms and dads</title>
		<description><![CDATA[In case you missed it , the most recent edition of Playdate Magazine hit the newsstands today. So, whether you’re a print reader or you love to frequent our website, there’s plenty of good stuff to check out.
You can check out our Minute for Mom, where Robin Beckett details things moms can do when they [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.playdateyakima.com/2012/01/31/playdate-magazine-is-out-today-read-up-for-great-tips-for-moms-and-dads/</link>
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		<title>Parenting classes run Feb. 5-Mar. 25</title>
		<description><![CDATA[PARENTING CLASS. 11 a.m. An 8-week parenting class instructed by Certified Family Life Educator and author Laurie Kanyer. Some topics include: Why kids misbehave, understanding temperament, acknowledging feelings and gaining trust, accountability, gaining trust and cooperation, ways to reduce stress, offering healthy alternatives, setting reasonable limits and teaching life skills. Free. First Presbyterian Church, 9 [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.playdateyakima.com/2012/01/31/parenting-classes-run-feb-5-mar-25/</link>
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		<title>An Unexpected Joy</title>
		<description><![CDATA[A sign in our daughter’s bedroom reads: “A baby fills a place in your heart you never knew was empty.”
Before becoming a father, I would have thought this expression too saccharine.
Wow, people can change – dramatically. I&#8217;m now a walking billboard of that expression.
When I married at 22, it wasn&#8217;t because I wanted to hurry [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.playdateyakima.com/2012/01/31/an-unexpected-joy/</link>
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		<title>Junie B. Jones next up for Capitol Kids Mar. 15-16</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Junie B. Jones transcends the book format to grace the stage for the next Capitol Kids event. Four times are scheduled over two days, at 10 a.m. and noon March 15-16.
The program is for students in grades K-5. Tickets are $5 each.
The Capitol Theatre is located at 19 S. Third St., Yakima. Call 509-853-ARTS (2787) [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.playdateyakima.com/2012/01/31/junie-b-jones-next-up-for-capitol-kids-mar-15-16/</link>
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		<title>Crohn&#8217;s workshop slated Mar. 6</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation is holding a patient education program called “Nutrition &#38; Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Choices for Adults and Kids” from 6:30-8 p.m. March 6 in Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital’s auditorium.
A gastroenterologist and a dietician will be guest speakers for the day’s program, which is free to attend. This is the first time [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.playdateyakima.com/2012/01/31/crohns-workshop-slated-mar-6/</link>
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		<title>Engineering Day for Kids at YVCC Feb. 25</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Engineering Day for Kids
To celebrate Engineers Week, the Yakima branch of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) and the Engineering Department at Yakima Valley Community College are teaming up once again to host “Engineering Day for Kids,” which runs 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 25. The event will take place at YVCC’s Hopf [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.playdateyakima.com/2012/01/31/engineering-day-for-kids-at-yvcc-feb-25/</link>
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		<title>Mickey Mouse + Music = Free Concert</title>
		<description><![CDATA[“Mickey Goes to the Movies!” is the theme for the next KinderKoncert scheduled for 3 p.m. Feb. 26. This event, which is free and open to children of all ages, is touted as an “instrumental petting zoo,” which allows kids to have a hands-on introduction to musical instruments.
The Yakima Youth Symphony Orchestra and Yakima Ensemble [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.playdateyakima.com/2012/01/31/mickey-mouse-music-free-concert/</link>
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		<title>Shangahi Acrobats at The Capitol Theatre Feb. 12</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Shanghai Acrobats at The Capitol Theatre
Athletes, acrobats, jugglers and extortionists show off stunts and feats as the Shanghai Acrobats perform at 3 p.m. Feb. 12 at The Capitol Theatre.
The Chinese circus traditions from 2,000 years ago are brought to life with music, lighting, choreography and scenery. The company’s American division is based at the New [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.playdateyakima.com/2012/01/31/shangahi-acrobats-at-the-capitol-theatre-feb-12/</link>
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