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I live near Seattle with my husband and three daughters. I spend time exploring the area, hiking and biking, gardening, keeping house, and playing with the kids and cats.

I've written for various websites including Suite101 and Examiner and also for print magazines

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Pets & Animals > Dog Care & Health What to do if bitten by a dog: 5 of 5
I will never forget the day my mother was bitten by a Golden Retriever named Katie. The sun was going down and Mom and I were hurrying down the sidewalk toward home. We saw the dog up ahead running from its yard into the street and back. Two men sat in the front yard tossing sticks. As we approached, the yellow dog began to g... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting Methods Parenting Styles: Exploring Attachment Parenting: 5 of 5
THE CONTINUUM CONCEPTBefore "Attachment Parenting," there was the continuum concept approach to child-rearing. Although this concept wasn't conceived as an approach to parenting, that's what it has become for many parents who wish to raise their children in a natural, instinctive way. Jean Liedloff formed her continuum concep... More..
Education > Education (Other) How to determine the meaning of your name: 5 of 5
Determining the meaning of your name can be as easy as typing it into a search engine. For example, when I use the Internet to locate the meaning and origin of my name, I enter into a search engine:Sara name meaning originI get hundreds of thousands of results, of course, but the results at the top are relevant. Third in the ... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Toddlers How to foster independence in toddlers: 4 of 4
At one end of the spectrum, we have dependence. Our children begin life completely dependent on us to meet all of their needs.At the other end of the spectrum, we have INdependence. An independent person, by definition, would depend on no one. They would have no need of relationships. This isn't what we want for our toddlers.... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Morals, Values & Norms (Other) The difference between morals and values: 3 of 3
When I was a young teenager, I gave a lot of thought to the concepts of morals and values. I recognized in myself a strong sense of values, yet I did not want anyone to think of me as a person of morals. The pastor of the church my family attended had recently revoked our membership, on account of my mother's fiance moving in... More..
Style & Beauty > Accessories How to tie a neck tie: 3 of 3
The rabbit jumps over the log . . . wait a minute. Oh yes, "over, under, around, and through." Sing it. It helps.Now use the preceding rhyme to help you remember the following story about the rabbit and the log while using your neck tie as character and prop. By the end of the story, you will have created the simple four-in-h... More..
Education > Homeschooling What is de-schooling?: 2 of 2
School is a construct in the minds of the masses. It's hard to see around it. That's where deschooling comes in. Since most of us were conventionally schooled and did not choose our own learning experiences, we sometimes have difficulty letting go of the pattern of control and expectations to which we are accustomed. Before c... More..
Education > Homeschooling Free interactive math games websites for homeschoolers: 2 of 2
Math is everywhere, and it can be fun, especially on children's websites. These interactive, multimedia math games and activities give learners of all kinds a fun way to gain a strong foundation of basic math skills. Children have individual learning styles ranging from primarily visual to necessarily tactile. Young children,... More..
Education > Homeschooling What is unschooling?: 2 of 2
Unschooling is "not schooling." This literal translation, however, does little to explain what unschooling is. Perhaps, because the term begins with a negative prefix, unschoolers typically attempt to define unschooling by what it is not. The lack of a positive definition contributes to a multitude of misperceptions. John Hol... More..
Health & Fitness > Medical Issues (Other) Fungi that cause a rash: 2 of 2
Pityrosporum ovale of the Malassezia genus - You may know it's effects on your skin as dandruff, cradle cap, or seborrheic dermatitis.P. ovale is a type of fungus of the yeast variety. It's normally present on everyone's skin, but some individuals are susceptible to overgrowth. Overgrowth of P. ovale results in a whitish or y... More..