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"Writing isn't always about just getting the words down or out or even read. It is about pulling from the universe just the right number and combination of words and allowing them to join hands to come to life."

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Style & Beauty > Body Image Teenagers and body image issues: 1 of 31
Having body image issues is painful for even the most mature among us. For teens, the insecurity and pain can be far more serious. A negative body image doesn't stop at causing a teen to feel insecure. This problem can be at the root of eating disorders, exercise obsession, substance abuse, steroid use, and depression. Most ... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Grandparenting Why grandparents should not interfere with parenting their grandchildren: 1 of 31
Grandparents should not interfere with parenting grandchildren because - beloved, treasured, and respected as they may be - it is not their place. Most of us who have had children know that, when our children were young, we did not want anyone attempting to interfere with our parenting efforts. Some parents, more than others... More..
Relationships & Family > Gay & Lesbian Issues Is homosexuality natural?: 2 of 60
Ordinarily, the term "natural", refers to something that occurs in Nature. Since homosexuality occurs in Nature - whether people like it or not - it is "natural". Is it in keeping with any evolutionary aim to assure that a species reproduces? No. We, as a species, however, have evolved beyond the basics of biology. For examp... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Attitudes: Mistaking lack of common sense for stupidity: 1 of 30
Common sense is one of the types of intelligence that people have in varying degrees. Based on my experience nurturing three children (one of whom was adopted in infancy), I believe common sense (otherwise known as "having the ability to think well") is something that children learn when their mother or caretaker talks to th... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Characteristics that make a family-friendly community: 1 of 30
While no community is guaranteed to be completely free of crime, hazards, or other negative factors, a family-friendly community keeps those negative factors to a minimum. The following is a list of characteristics (in no particular order) that contribute to a family-friendly community: 1. The community is not, and has not i... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Child Discipline Strategies The myth of the perfect discipline strategy for children: 1 of 29
During one of the many screening interviews that took place prior to my adopting one of my children, the social worker asked, "Could you tell me what your parents did as far as disciplining their children went?" It was the only question she asked that left me feeling as if I didn't have an immediate answer. As I searched my ... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Baby Sleep Issues New mothers: How to cope with crying babies and sleepless nights: 1 of 28
Coping with crying babies is one thing. Coping with sleepless nights is another. Sometimes, though, mothers of newborns must cope with both. I'll address crying first and sleepless nights later. One of the most important things a new mother can do is to remain calm and to remember that babies cry for a reason. When babies se... More..
Personal Finance > Retirement What to do if you don't want to retire: 1 of 28
Not everyone wants to retire. There are some jobs that are very physically demanding, though, and require retirement at a fairly young age. Corporations are known for "phasing out" older employees who earn high salaries. They're also known for just out-and-out laying off such workers. Some people have never really liked thei... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Adoption When and how to tell your child s/he was adopted: 1 of 28
My oldest son was adopted from infancy, and - like most children - he began asking about where babies come from before he began kindergarten. I saw this as the perfect time to explain how unborn babies grow "inside a lady's body" and how once the baby is born the lady usually takes him home and is his mother. I explained, th... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Birth stories: 8 of 220
I've never been one to believe much in premonitions or ESP, and I tend to believe there's a scientific explanation to the beginning of my birth story, but it is a little spooky nonetheless. When I was five months along I began to have a recurring dream that my baby was born at five months along. It was a boy, and he was a ti... More..