: About Me

After taking many paths in my life (some of which I am not proud of), I met who is now my husband of over seven years. We are the proud parents of two boys and two girls. Our youngest being 2 years old, and our oldest 8 years old.

We have three fish tanks, three cats, and an Alaskan Malamute, whom are all treated, and cared for, like children. Some day I hope to own my own property, where I can have a sanctuary for horses and other unwanted animals.

I like all kinds of music, and movies, I like nature walks, fishing, taking photos, gardening, and of course writing. Hopefully, through Helium, I can learn to become a better writer.

I know too much about ...

Being hurt by people

My childhood ambition ...

To own a horse ranch

My favorite memory ...

The runway lights for Albany Airport

Why I write ...

To learn

My first job ...

Strawberry picker

My best moment ...

Moments... Having my children

Parenting & Pregnancy > Child Discipline Strategies Is time-out an effective discipline strategy for children?

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Before I explain why I do not believe that time outs are an effective means of "discipline" in my house, I would like to brief you with our history with time outs. In the beginning "No!" Was that with one "n" and one "o", because I swear I heard three "n's" and maybe seven "o's". Yep, that was the longest most high pitched "no" I have ever heard! This was a normal occurrence when my oldest child was two and a half years old. I was starting to wonder if I had given birth to a demon's daughter. We were forewarned about the terrible twos, but Kc gave the word terrible, a whole new meaning! We...

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