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My husband and I have two daughters, and we both work full-time. Currently I am a Day Plan Coordinator for the Disabilities Board of my county. Our agency trains adults with Mental Retardation for Residential and Community living skills.

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Education > Homework & Testing Tips for studying for spelling tests: 1 of 23
Spelling tests are a necessary evil in order for children to learn to spell and to read. But it can be one of the more tedious and monotonous of the homework assignments for children. It helps to know a child's individual strengths or weaknesses and in time spelling tests can be a fun way to study and to learn.1. Practice, Pr... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Pagan & Earth-Based Religions Testimonies: Why I am Pagan: 2 of 45
Growing up I knew that I wasn't Christian, but living in a small dairy-farming community "not-being-Christian" is not something anyone could be. Not everyone in our community went to church (the cows still need milking and can't wait for God), including my family. Dad preferred to stay at home and work in the garage, listenin... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Summer Camps & Fun Beyond babysitting: Money-earning tips for preteens or teens not yet eligible for "real jobs": 1 of 21
Teaching children the value of money is a skill that will carry them all through their life. Job skills can be learned at an early age, however, in most states teens must be at least 16 years of age in order to work in a "real job." For many teens, doing chores around the home (even for pay) may not seem like a real job and t... More..
Relationships & Family > Tips for Marital Happiness Changing your spouse's behavior: 2 of 41
In a nutshell, this article can be summed up by stating "you can't." But, since one sentence does not make an article I feel that the need to elaborate is very evident.My mother told me a lot of things over the years, parents tend to do that whether they think we are listening or not, and when we grow up and become adults our... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Individuality: 6 of 99
Check, PleaseShe's a star; an actress you can tell by the way she feigns a charming disposition to appeal to her public when inside she's really just tired, frustrated, angry.She's a star; a dancer you can tell by her soft, graceful poise, her supple movements as she waltzes her way through eager crowds vying for her attentio... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Our special friendship: 1 of 15
_FRIENDS UNTIL THE END_(written in 1990)Our friendship was enviedby all the rest,we never betrayed one anothernor spoke an unkind word.We did everything togetherand shared all that wehad to offer each other.Suddenly, without a hintor a clue, you were off tostart a new life and leftme to continue mine, alone.Something changed ... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Pagan & Earth-Based Religions Helpful tips for new pagans: 1 of 13
Religion of any form has to rely on a lot of faith on the practitioner's part. When that religion is Pagan based, which has no set doctrine or Head of Church that sets guidelines, codes and laws, it can be very difficult for beginners to know where to start or what to believe. There is a saying that if you ask 9 Pagans what i... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting Tips Should good grades be rewarded with cash?: 3 of 36
School is supposed to aid our children in the real world; it gives them the knowledge and tools necessary for life after high school. The grades a child receives in school not only show the educators (and parents) what their child is excelling in and learning, but they are also an assessment of sorts. An assessment of their s... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Wicca & Witchcraft Is Wicca a religion?: 1 of 11
The word "religion," by definition, means: "1)A set of beliefs concerning the cause, nature and purpose of the universe, esp. when considered as the creation of a superhuman agency or agencies, usually involving devotional and ritual observances, and often containing a moral code governing the conduct of human affairs; 2) a s... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christianity (Other) How do we know when our prayers are answered: 3 of 32
Considering that I am not Christian perhaps people would be saying right now that I shouldn't be answering this question. However, prayer is evident in all forms of religion, even the polytheistic versions of Paganism or ditheistic Wicca. So, I feel that I am adequate in responding to this, plus as a writer we should learn to... More..