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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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Sciences > Atmosphere & Weather The effects of sunlight on our lives: 1 of 16
In recent years we have been taught to be wary of too much exposure to sunlight. Modern scientific study has suggested that exposing our bodies to the detrimental effects of too much U.V. radiation could cause complications such as cancer and skin blemishes. Now experts are arguing that nothing could be further from the trut... More..
Health & Fitness > Sleep Disorders Bruxism treatments: 1 of 16
BRUXISM: A condition relating to the grinding or gnashing of the opposing rows of upper and lower molar teeth. Bruxism affects 8% to 21% of the population of the U.S. and experts cite it as being the third most common form of sleep disorder along with snoring and talking in one's sleep. People may be unaware that they are su... More..
Health & Fitness > Healthy Living & Wellness Tips for balancing a busy life: 2 of 31
How often do we complain that there never seems to be enough time in the world? The hours rush by, and we feel constantly frustrated that we have so little to show for our busy and hectic lifestyle. Worse, we often have to make personal compromises in life to be able to fit in all that we need to do on a daily basis. So take... More..
Relationships & Family > Cheating Spouses & Affairs How to rebuild trust in a marriage damaged by infidelities: 3 of 46
Rebuilding trust in a marriage takes determination, sensitivity and a great deal of bravery. To rebuild the trust that has been stripped from a marriage after infidelity is hard and to carry on with the relationship and build anew you will need to find the capacity to forgive. You can never forget but after a time of healing... More..
Arts & Humanities > Writing & Rating at Helium Top 10 ways to lose my vote in the Helium rating system: 4 of 61
Rating has become quite a serious business on Helium. Not only do we have to have at least one rating star to qualify for certain benefits, it can also mean that if we rate well and consistently, then we get a few extra dollars in the account at the end of the month. People have been good to me on this site. They have rated ... More..
Arts & Humanities > Arts & Humanities (Other) 10 things you can do in the library that will really annoy the other patrons: 6 of 90
I used to be a library assistant and became accustomed to receiving a number of complaints from people who had been annoyed by other inconsiderate users. Although on the whole, the same things that used to annoy us as staff, used to irritate the members of the public too, these these are my top ten "gripes" that the other le... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Babies (Other) Tips for leaving your baby with a sitter: 1 of 15
Leaving the baby with a sitter can give you many guilty feelings. It goes against a mothers nurturing and protective nature to allow another person to do the job that she should be doing. But every Mom needs a night off every so often otherwise she runs the risk of becoming depressed and run down. A way of coping with leavin... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Gift Advice Gift ideas for the "hard to buy for" on your list: 1 of 15
Some people can be so difficult to buy for, and for all kinds of reasons. I have often found in my experience that men are invariably more difficult to buy for than women. Sorry guys but I am not being sexist but how many men would be happy with a bunch of flowers, a basket full of toiletries, a pretty picture frame or a nic... More..
Health & Fitness > Cosmetic Dentistry How to manage your fear of the dentist: 1 of 15
There are number of reasons why people have a fear of the dentist. One of the most common ones is a fear of pain or having an injection. Another common one is the sense of not being in control or a sense of having their personal zone invaded. There are other factors at the back of the mind which could be exasperating the pro... More..
Arts & Humanities > The World Wars The causes of World War I: 3 of 42
Fueled by a combination of highly charged, tense worldwide events, the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand in Sarajevo on 28th June 1914 proved to be the spark that ignited that monstrous event of World War One, otherwise known as the Great War or as H.G.Wells called it at the time: "the war to end all wars". It lasted... More..