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I am English and have a partner who works for an American company.

I have four children who are either the bane of my life or the absolute light - it varies from day to day...

I am currently training as a teaching assistant and do voluntary work at our local

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Reflections on success, struggle, and happiness: 10 of 298
Like a dew kissed bud I opened, With the taming of the dark, Showed my dress of multicolor, Strong of leaf, stem and bark. Success comes in many forms. To live! Survive in any way! I struggle to grow, you give me A sun kissed graze on a hazy day, A fleeting life so fragile, Yet strong, I know that now. Learn the real truth o... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Valentine's Day The significance of different rose colors: 1 of 28
When you send a bouquet of roses to your loved one or friend, you may not be aware that added to the written message accompanying your gift is the extra message that the blooms themselves impart. Through the use of color and arrangement, flowers can give their own deeper meaning that can strike a chord in the heart and soul ... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Problems Parents Face GPS: Are we keeping up with our children or stalking?: 1 of 28
Was it not that long ago as parents, that all we had to do was open the front door, shove our brood out to play and merely inform them to be back home by five for their evening meal? Sadly, it seems, those days are long gone, and been replaced by an atmosphere of paranoia, anxiety, and mistrust. Not to mention an awfully bus... More..
Relationships & Family > Friendship Advice Why friendship is two-way communication: 1 of 28
People cultivate many different types of friendships during their lifetime, and each person will have their own way of interacting with that special person in their life but how do you keep your friendship on an even keel? However deep your friendships lie, they will all have one thing in common to help keep them alive and s... More..
Health & Fitness > Diabetes What is type 1 diabetes?: 1 of 27
Type 1diabetes used to be commonly known as "childhood", "juvenile" or "insulin-dependent" diabetes and is caused by a lack of insulin due to auto-immune damage to the pancreas gland. Insulin controls the flow of glucose (sugar), an essential ingredient which gives our body its energy, which flows in and out of the cells of ... More..
Pets & Animals > Rodents Tips for keeping hamsters as pets: 1 of 27
Hamsters make an ideal pet for a child who can be taught about the responsibilities of looking after a pet without it becoming too much of a chore, or for someone who has no room for a larger pet such as a cat or a dog. The cage and accessories and even the hamster itself is relatively cheap to buy, and the upkeep will cost ... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Teens (Other) Teach your teen wise money habits: 1 of 26
Shrewdness and good sense in financial management does not come to people automatically. It has to be learned from an early age and parents are the keystone of the future financial well being of their offspring. Children learn from an early age that money is empowerment. It gives people the opportunity to make decisions and ... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Alzheimer's disease: 1 of 26
It started with a forgotten word. A name. A puzzled frown. A laugh. "So silly" she said. "He is my brother's son. Why can't I remember?" She looked a little worried, but we put it down to the fact that she wasn't sleeping well at the time. "No worries, Nan, you will remember when you don't have to eh?" I smiled at her and ga... More..
Sciences > Psychology How to overcome fear: 1 of 26
The actual feeling of fear comes as a signal from the brain because it is the job of our brain to nurture and protect our bodies. What basically happens is that our brain sends an urgent signal to our adrenaline glands to warn us off from performing a certain function in case we get hurt in the process. It all goes back to o... More..
Health & Fitness > Alzheimer's and Dementia Communicating with someone who has Alzheimer's: 1 of 25
There are many myths associated with Alzheimer's disease and one of them is that it is a disease of the mind that strips you of your memories, rendering you a complete vegetable within a short time, unable to think for yourself or look after yourself properly. This may be the case in the final stages of the illness, when the... More..