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		<title>Saving Dinner!</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Aug 2011 21:07:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Vicky Penn</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[North Texas Youth Connection is participating in a new and exciting online fundraiser with &#8220;Saving Dinner&#8221;! Saving Dinner&#8217;s fundraiser is unique in that their mission is to promote healthy eating habits in adults and children, and to help solve the &#8230; <a href="http://ntxyouthconnection.wordpress.com/2011/08/08/saving-dinner/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=ntxyouthconnection.wordpress.com&amp;blog=6855578&amp;post=301&amp;subd=ntxyouthconnection&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Rockwall ISD</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jun 2011 16:39:20 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Rockwall ISD is partnering with NTYC to provide outside counseling services for their students and families this school year. Campus counselors are utilizing this resources for families in crisis. To date, 96 students from 15 of the 18 campuses have &#8230; <a href="http://ntxyouthconnection.wordpress.com/2011/06/30/rockwall-isd/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=ntxyouthconnection.wordpress.com&amp;blog=6855578&amp;post=226&amp;subd=ntxyouthconnection&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Why are youth in America homeless?</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jun 2011 16:34:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Vicky Penn</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Causes of homelessness among youth fall into three inter-related categories, family problems, economic problems, and residential instability. Many homeless youth leave home after years of physical and sexual abuse, strained relationships, addiction of a family member, and parental neglect. Disruptive &#8230; <a href="http://ntxyouthconnection.wordpress.com/2011/06/30/why-are-youth-in-america-homeless/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=ntxyouthconnection.wordpress.com&amp;blog=6855578&amp;post=217&amp;subd=ntxyouthconnection&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Discussion around homelessness</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 May 2011 19:15:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Vicky Penn</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Early this morning, I posted a status update on Facebook: How come when we see homeless dogs or cats, we all think &#8220;poor thing&#8221;, we ask our friends who can give them a home, post their photos all over facebook &#8230; <a href="http://ntxyouthconnection.wordpress.com/2011/05/04/discussion-around-homelessness/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=ntxyouthconnection.wordpress.com&amp;blog=6855578&amp;post=44&amp;subd=ntxyouthconnection&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Parenting Tips For Stress-Free Holidays</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Dec 2010 21:47:45 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The holidays are a joyous time when loved ones come together to share traditions and to celebrate.  But for many families, the holidays can also be a time of stress and frustration, sometimes unintentionally resulting in an increased risk of &#8230; <a href="http://ntxyouthconnection.wordpress.com/2010/12/14/parenting-tips-for-stress-free-holidays/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=ntxyouthconnection.wordpress.com&amp;blog=6855578&amp;post=37&amp;subd=ntxyouthconnection&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>40 Developmental Assets for Adolescents</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Sep 2010 15:22:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sharing this information because it has helped me with my own children, making sure that they have the social assets that they need to grow into successful adults.  I urge you to visit their website, they have GREAT information! Search &#8230; <a href="http://ntxyouthconnection.wordpress.com/2010/09/13/40-developmental-assets-for-adolescents/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=ntxyouthconnection.wordpress.com&amp;blog=6855578&amp;post=33&amp;subd=ntxyouthconnection&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Saturday in the Park, June 6</title>
		<link>http://ntxyouthconnection.wordpress.com/2009/06/02/saturday-in-the-park-june-6/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2009 16:23:50 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Saturday in the Park June 6, 2009 3:00 PM &#8211; 10:00 PM 4500 W. Houston, Sherman TX Free fun for the entire family! Benefitting North Texas Youth Connection and Bikers Against Child Abuse. Featuring: Ronny Spears &#38; O.D. Corral Special &#8230; <a href="http://ntxyouthconnection.wordpress.com/2009/06/02/saturday-in-the-park-june-6/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=ntxyouthconnection.wordpress.com&amp;blog=6855578&amp;post=28&amp;subd=ntxyouthconnection&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Dealing With Temper Tantrums</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 14:57:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>ntxyouthconnection</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[What&#8217;s Happening Two and three-year-olds have many skills, but controlling their tempers is not one of them.  Tantrums are common at this age because toddlers are becoming independent and developing their own wants, needs and ideas.  However, they are not &#8230; <a href="http://ntxyouthconnection.wordpress.com/2009/04/17/dealing-with-temper-tantrums/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=ntxyouthconnection.wordpress.com&amp;blog=6855578&amp;post=26&amp;subd=ntxyouthconnection&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Connecting with your Teen</title>
		<link>http://ntxyouthconnection.wordpress.com/2009/04/06/connecting-with-your-teen/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 20:08:54 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Your words and actions help your teen feel secure.  Simple, everyday activities can reinforce the connection between you and your teen. <a href="http://ntxyouthconnection.wordpress.com/2009/04/06/connecting-with-your-teen/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=ntxyouthconnection.wordpress.com&amp;blog=6855578&amp;post=23&amp;subd=ntxyouthconnection&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Mom!  I&#8217;m hungry!</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2009 20:38:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Vicky Penn</dc:creator>
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