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I was born in Atlanta, Georgia in 1977, but I'm currently stranded in South Eastern Idaho. With lifelong interests in crafting, art, cooking, writing in general, and journalism specifically, I've managed to start careers in all five.

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Parenting & Pregnancy > Adolescence How to make friends outside of school: 1 of 11
Making friends can be a real challenge for school children of any age. From pre-school to college, there can always be problems finding that "right" person to hang out with. Making friends outside of school can sometimes be an even bigger challenge, since you no longer even have school in common with the person.For making fri... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Adolescence How to help another teen with a learning disability: 1 of 10
Being a teenager is a confusing, emotional, frightening time. Teens tend to feel unsure of themselves, insecure about how they look or act, and generally confused about the world around them. Take this troublesome time and add a learning disability on-top, and you really create some difficulties for anyone, of any age, to ove... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting Tips Tips for parents raising twins and multiples: 2 of 19
Having a baby is an absolute joy for most people. Having twins or multiple babies is even more of a blessing, with a twist of coming mischief. Most people believe that raising twins, and such, is just the same as raising two siblings of different ages. But as any parent of triplets will tell you, it's not.The first thing to u... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Teen Views Teens views: Why I admire my teacher: 1 of 7
Dedicated to M. Noble.I have been lucky enough to be in many classes with magnificent teachers. They have varied from very strict to very relaxed, very sharp to totally dazed. But they have all, in some way, taught me important lessons and impacted my life in a very positive way.However, the one teacher that will always stand... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Teen Views Teens views: The best part time jobs: 1 of 6
THE BEST PART TIME JOBSThe best part time jobs for teens are definitely ones that are flexible, fun, and social! Life as a teenager can be hectic, confusing, and very tiring. Between school, home, friends, family, health, and enjoyment, teens have alot to juggle. Any job position is going to have to suit these conditions and ... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Teen Views Teens views: What worries me most: 5 of 15
Teens have so many new challenges put in front of them everyday, it sometimes seems like they have the most to worry about out of anyone. The load of stress compared to the level of coping skill is usually very unbalanced. But when concentrating on what worries a teen the most, the answer is as common as can be, life! Like an... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Adolescence Challenges of extra-curricular activities for teens: 2 of 6
Extra-curricular activities for teens can be a great way to aid in making friends, having fun, getting out of the house, staying out of trouble, and learning about life.However there can be many challenges involved with teens participating in these activities. A proper balance should always be maintained, taking into account ... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting (Other) Pros and cons of electronic baby dolls: 3 of 7
There are two kinds of items associated with the term "Electronic Baby Dolls", toy items and tool items. Though they are closely related, they definitely spawn two very different products, and their pros and cons fall into two very different categories.ELECTRONIC BABY DOLL TOYSLong ago, a child's baby doll could be constructe... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenthood Taking "mommy time" without feeling guilty: 35 of 73
No matter how hard we try or how much we care, everyone needs a little break for themselves now and again, including moms. Constantly juggling tasks in the air while looking after a family is draining, no matter who you are. People are sharper on their toes when they've gained some life and energy back. So by helping yourself... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Teen Views Teens views: The worst part time jobs: 2 of 3
Part time jobs are a great way for teens to earn money, learn a new skill, and develop responsibility. But terrible part time jobs for teens can cause problems in school, excessive stress, and make life generally miserable.Because the average teen is spending most of their day in school, good jobs are flexible, fun, and provi... More..