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Pets & Animals > Dog Breeds Should we be banning certain dog breeds?: 13 of 63
Should we ban certain "breeds" of humans? This question is tantamount to the question of should we ban certain dog breeds. The answer to this question is a resounding no. Dogs in general are not born mean, vicious or nasty. Puppies, much like a baby, learn from their environment. Let us look at a dog with a very nasty reputat... More..
Hobbies & Games > Kids Crafts Summer craft ideas for kids: 3 of 14
Keeping your child busy with crafts during the summer takes minimal work on your part. A set of play clothes, a few items from the dollar stores and you are set to keep them busy for hours while you cook, clean, do laundry or just plain eat bon bons and read a book in the shade! And the best part...Part of your holiday shoppi... More..
Education > Education (Other) Withdrawing your child from school permanently and legally: 1 of 4
Removing your child permanently from the public school system is one of the best choices a parent can make when you consider the dangers that they face there every day. More often than not, there is a situation on a daily basis that threatens your child's safety and well being. It may be a physical situation or a mental situa... More..
Hobbies & Games > Role Playing & War Games Guide to role playing games: 3 of 10
As diverse as the people who play the MMORPG, World of Warcraft, the arguments that surround allowing a child to play this type of game are inciting and exciting. As parents today, we each choose a road that we hope our children will follow. We worry about their socialization skills, we worry about their safety, and yes, we w... More..
Hobbies & Games > Kids Crafts Autumn craft ideas for kids: 5 of 16
Autumn brings with it the fragrance and vibrant colors that we enjoy only once a year for a very short time! As a mother who home schools, we have found a few great crafts that work double time in teaching a child to be artistic in his or her own way. Our favorite Autumn craft works hand in hand with our Summer crafts. It inv... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Children's Activities (Other) Parents' survival guide for end of school year rituals: 2 of 6
Our children are antsy, their teachers are cranky, and we are worried. Summer looms just over the horizon, the end of the school year is full of activity and the usual Graduation parties are a few weeks away. We create and facilitate a plan at the end of every school year to ensure that the transition is smooth from school to... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Summer Camps & Fun Strategies for getting the most out of summer vacation time: 6 of 15
Just the other day it was windy and cold...where did the time go? Summer arrived in a blaze of glory, and you have not planned for it at all. You know that if you don't take some type of action, Summer will pass you and your family by and let Winter take over. In just a few hours, you can have a fun, full Summer season set ou... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Why I play role-playing games: 23 of 53
As a female player of MMORPG's (Multi-Media Online Role Playing Games), I have many reasons why I play each game. Mine are most likely as diverse as the next person's reasons, but I have chosen to share them with you, my readers."Time With My Children" - How many parents can say that they are more then willing to sit down and... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Games (Other) Does violence in video games contribute to real life violence?: 52 of 113
Have you ever asked yourself this question? Considered each game that your children play, and wondered if they realized that there is a huge difference between the fantasy of the gaming world and the reality of life?I voted yes in regards to this question. My reasons are varied and include many views of this topic. In reality... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Childbirth & Labor Tip for including husbands during childbirth and delivery: 5 of 9
Rarely will you find it mentioned that childbirth is almost as difficult for the Dad as it is for the Mom. In reality, it probably is worse for Dad as he sits by and tries to support his wife or significant other through the symptoms of pregnancy and the pain of delivery.If we actually sit and think about it, Mom receives eve... More..