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About me - Carol Gioia

Writing is my primary interest. Reading everything I can get my hands on is a close second.

As a former elementary school teacher, turned medical office administrator, I honed my writing skills for 30+ years on lesson plans, policy and procedure manuals,

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Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting Styles (Other) Is it better for children to be raised by stay-at-home parents?: 1 of 33
Is it better for children to be raised by stay-at-home parents is a never-ending debate. Raising children is a challenge under any circumstances. Working parents often have a greater challenge in balancing the quality versus quantity time spent with the child, and insuring emotional needs are fulfilled. Stay-at-home parents ... More..
Other If you could have a one-hour interview with any human being past or present, who would it be?: 7 of 230
The deceased American humorist, Erma Bombeck, would be my choice for an in-depth one hour interview. Ms. Bombeck's outstanding contribution to society was the invaluable gift of laughter. Laughter is so vital to our overall health and well being and Erma's wit and wisdom about everyday events kept the world laughing for seve... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Christmas Is perpetuating the myth of Santa Claus good for children?: 1 of 32
Life lessons are learned in many different ways. An important abstract life lesson is learning to have a giving spirit and being generous toward others. The spirit of Santa Claus is one way we can expose our children to this life lesson about generosity. For this reason alone, perpetuating the myth of Santa Claus is good for... More..
Health & Fitness > Health & Fitness (Other) Lifestyle changes that help eliminate stress: 1 of 31
When the demands and pressures of daily life seem to be ever increasing, with no immediate relief in sight, perhaps it is time to evaluate your lifestyle and implement some changes that will help eliminate stress. Change itself can produce stress, so you don't want to make too many modifications all at once. Rearranging dail... More..
Education > Educational Philosophy Why teachers give homework: 1 of 31
Teachers give homework to assist the students' understanding and enhance their level of achievement in any given academic subject. Homework is a grievously misunderstood activity. The myth prevails that there is a correlation between homework and the personality of the teacher. It is not uncommon to hear such negative commen... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Grandparenting The joys of being a grandparent: 1 of 31
For the past 25 years I have enjoyed the privilege of being a grandparent to some very grand children. The mutual love experienced with grandchildren is pure love, with no strings attached. We can watch these little beings grow and thrive and we can enjoy their achievements with unabashed pride, minus the stress of worrying ... More..
Relationships & Family > Marriage & Intimacy Romance in marriage: 1 of 31
Romance can mean different things at different stages of life. When you are newly married, receiving flowers from your spouse is romantic. Ten years later, when you have the flu and your spouse makes you chicken soup and insists you go to bed and he will handle the kids - that is very, very romantic. Some people have a roman... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Prince Charming: 1 of 31
Mothers tell their daughters, choose a stable lad who's giving. He may not be Prince Charming, but he'll make a decent living You can't survive on fairy tales, choose a mate whose able to provide the finer things in life, and keep food on the table. All that practical advice, fell on deafened ears the day your green eyes pie... More..
Relationships & Family > Family Bonding Family meals together: 1 of 30
Family meals together are an opportunity for insuring strong family ties and staying in touch with our children's lives. With today's hectic lifestyles encompassing two income families, extracurricular activities and other demands imposed by society, it is difficult to gather the entire family at the same time for meals. The... More..
Arts & Humanities > Philosophical Concepts How does a human acquire wisdom: 1 of 30
Wisdom is knowledge perfected. Acquiring information is knowledge; knowing what to do with that information is wisdom. One can be trained and educated into possessing knowledge. How we process that knowledge and appropriately apply it to life situations determines whether we are merely "smart," or acutely wise. Wisdom questi... More..