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I live on top of a mountain with my family and a host of animals. We have solar power and well water. Satellite internet is the only kind available. I have homeschooled my children for the last 16 years. I am interested in most subjects and vocal about many.

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Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting Teens How to encourage good body image in your teen: 3 of 22

Nobody is ever happy with their body. But nobody is more judgmental of their own body than a teenager. In the search for perfection many teens will go to serious extremes. These can include bizarre dieting and exercise plans. The danger of bulimic behavior or abuse of exercise supplements is real and growing. Most people are...
Health & Fitness > Nutrition & Health Issues Introducing healthy eating habits to children: 1 of 6

Food is a huge part of daily life. Almost every social situation includes food and drink. Snacking is almost a way of life in our society. With your child being presented with food from all directions, how do you encourage him to eat a healthy diet? Most kids will eat a healthy range of foods if they are available. What does...
Hobbies & Games > Yarn & Needle Crafts Best sewing projects for beginners: 4 of 18

So, You've got a new sewing machine and a box full of gadgets, now what do you do? Personally I would play with the machine a little. Fix that old pillow case, tighten the seam on that pair of baggy leggings, get a feel for the machine and how it works. Then head out for your local fabric store. Generally their employees hav...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Hope: 58 of 245

I have been alone and unloved, but there was hope that someonesomewhere would love me at sometime. I have been without peace, living in a malestrom of rage and fear, but there was hope that it would end or I would escape. I have been without faith, not in the existence of the powers that be, I know they are out there, but in...
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting Teens Teen development: What parents should expect during the teen years: 7 of 23

Both boys and girls go through radical changes in their teen years. The growth and physical development are the most obvious changes, but the emotional and intellectual changes are just as important. The back and forth between childishness and adult behavior can be confusing even to them. Many teenagers will push you away on...
Health & Fitness > Healthy Living & Wellness Tips for preventing wrist repetitive-stress injury: 5 of 13

Preventing wrist repetitive stress injury can be as simple as a good stretch. A good stretch every 10 to 20 minutes when you are engaged in a limited movement activity such as typing, crocheting, or mouse clicking. It is hard on a body to sit still and maintain a position for a long period of time. Circulation diminishes, jo...
Education > Educational Philosophy Learning styles: Why some people learn faster than others: 3 of 7

I have a strong objection to the term Learning Disabled'. The implication that someone cannot learn is wrong on many levels. Challenging to Teach' is more appropriate. Everyone is capable of learning, but everyone learns in different ways. Sometimes reading the instructions is enough, for example: "Fill in the blanks below."...
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting Teens How to discuss sexuality with your teen: 30 of 55

Teenage sexuality. I'm having a problem with that term because it implies that sexuality is something new in the teenage years. Children are born with sexuality ant there is no developmental phase where it just appears. Children explore their own bodies as toddlers. They express curiosity about the differences between their ...
Health & Fitness > Nutrition & Health Issues Are there healthy fats?: 15 of 27

Is there such a thing as healthy fat? Fats are a necessary building block in nature. They exist in most foods and are the way most organisms store energy. All foods derived from an animal source contain saturated fats. These foods include meat and dairy products. The problem is a lot of people hear " Fat is bad for you" and ...
Parenting & Pregnancy > Feeding & Breastfeeding Tips and tricks to help your baby eat on his/her own: 4 of 7

The time to get your child eating on his or her own is when solid foods become part of the diet. Make sure you have a drop cloth for under the highchair, but do scoot the highchair up to the table. This makes the child aware that he is part of the group. It also leads to him mimicking the behavior of the other people sitting...