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Education > Early Childhood Ed Why playing with blocks, Legos and other building toys is important: 1 of 13
Evidence shows that children begin to benefit from play that involves blocks, legos and similar toys, at a very young age. Recent studies have been done that show that block play also contributes to the development of verbal skills. The results of the tests, done with one to two year olds, showed that block play for 15-20 mi... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting (Other) What every toddler needs to thrive: 1 of 11
Toddlers are tiny little people in transition, who need constant reassurance that they are liked as well as loved. They need to feel that they are still worthy of your time and attention. The toddler, who is experiencing so many changes in development on all levels, looks to us for absolute security and unconditional love. T... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Futility: 10 of 87
I feel my thoughts submerged, Beneath a hill of fear. Clothed by mortal darkness, Engulfed in many tears. They fight their way to surface, but like blossoms in the snow, Though worthy of the effort, they have no place to go. And so their time is limited, their aura not so strong, What is the lifetime of a thought, with no re... More..
Computers & Technology > Computers & Technology (Other) Assessing the place of television in our lives: 4 of 31
Television has progressively become an arena in which Americans walk a fine line between First Amendment rights and abuse of those rights, between what is right and what can be made to seem right and between what is normal and what one becomes convinced is normal. There is a sense of entitlement on the part of some Televisio... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: The mountains: 13 of 99
As the sun crept over the mountain top, I saw A splendor as yet unbeknown to me, A sight that filled my beating heart with awe A golden light awakened every tree. I gazed far down upon the river wilds, And I knew then that it, too, was alive. I felt as innocent as a new born child, To keep these things my heart shall ever st... More..
Relationships & Family > Couple Communication How to tell if your spouse is emotionally abusive: 3 of 20
Here's the question. How do you feel about your self and your life today? If you feel worthy, alive, attractive, intelligent, appreciated and you feel like your significant other likes being with you, you probably are not being emotionally abused. If you have had a good night's sleep, wake up smiling and ready to greet the d... More..
Food & Drink > Dining Etiquette How to gracefully dine alone: 13 of 61
Dining alone can be almost as traumatic as public speaking for many of us,especially women. The process of preparing to dine alone, at any place other than fast food, is a battle of wills, yours against yours. Visions of what could happen dance before you while you are still deciding where to go and what to wear. Forget abou... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US News Perspectives on California's proposed "spanking law": 4 of 16
Has this proposal been on O'Reilly's most ridiculous item of the day yet? If not, it should be! I am not surprised that a no spanking law is being proposed. I am appalled, as we all should be, but not surprised. Some years ago, I was witness to a custody battle in the state of New Jersey. It was dramatic and heart wrenching.... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Self-awareness: 127 of 235
Of myself, I am aware, Into the mirror I need not stare. I know what I look like, I know what you'll see, If you looked into the very heart of me. I know where I'm going, I know where I've been. I know when I've done well, I know when I've sinned. I faced all my demons in the dark of the night, I can face them as easily in t... More..
Education > Educational Philosophy Recognizing mistakes: Helping future generations improve their education: 9 of 16
Our American society, in general, has made two major far reaching mistakes, concerning education in this country. Both mistakes have to do with how we think about education and both contribute to depriving our children of the best education possible. The first mistake is our failure to nurture in our children, a basic desire... More..