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2008 marks my debut as an official freelance writer. It feels like I'm careening down the dip of a huge roller coaster: thrilling, terrifying, and a bit nauseating as well. Meanwhile I hope to finish my illustrious college career at the University of Georgia

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Education > Secondary School (Other) Challenges in American public high schools today: 1 of 19
Students attending public high schools in America are faced with a number of formidable challenges. Parents will sometimes look at the issues in their teenagers lives at school and not give much credence to them, but I think that we are doing a disservice to the next generation by not recognizing that they deal with many leg... More..
Sports & Recreation > Sports & Recreation (Other) How sports can help develop life skills in children: 1 of 17
Youth sports provide an environment where children can learn many skills they will need to be successful in life. The best part is that they are having such a blast playing that they don't even realize all the fundamental abilities they are working hard to master. A closer look at children's sports leagues will reveal much m... More..
Relationships & Family > Relationships & Family (Other) Walk and talk: How going for walks together can improve your relationship: 3 of 46
Taking a walk is the perfect time to start a "talk." This is true for married couples, a parent and a child, friends, or even someone you are in the midst of a conflict with. I'm not suggesting a cardio workout where you'll be huffing and puffing too hard to speak but a moderate walk taken in just about any surroundings. Thi... More..
Education > College Life Why making choices is part of the college experience: 1 of 10
Colleges do not offer courses in decision making, but they probably should. The ability to weigh the potential consequences and anticipate the outcome of a choice is a skill every person must acquire to function in the real world. Students study many different subjects in a classroom setting over the course of their time in ... More..
Education > College Life College life: What to expect from the first days of classes: 1 of 10
Are you a college freshman nervous about those first few days of class? Take a look around. Those other people with the facial expressions ranging from helpless despair to sheer panic are with you in this boat. Relax, take a deep breath, and pay attention. Getting it right these first few days will help your entire semester ... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms We are creating a complacent generation: 7 of 59
To determine if the upcoming generation can be characterized by complacency we must first define the word complacent. To be complacent denotes a state of unbothered satisfaction, which sounds benign enough. Yet there is a negative connotation to this word in the sense that this acceptance of a situation is not entirely benef... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Childhood Development How to foster creativity in your child: 2 of 16
Creativity is a trait most parents desire to see bloom in their children. They are willing to pay out the nose for classes, books, videos, and toys that promise to inspire their progeny to genius. The good news is that you don't have to follow this bandwagon in order to promote creative skills in a child. You certainly don't... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Comparative Religion Comparing the lives of Buddha and Jesus: 1 of 8
The lives of two prominent religious figures, Jesus Christ and Buddha, have many similarities. They share several common details involving their births, philosophies, and destinies. While it is interesting to note how many parallels exist between the two men, it is a mistake to assume that their similar lives mean that they ... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting Tips Things to consider when you want to start a parent group: 1 of 8
Launching a successful parent group takes commitment and planning. These basic questions can help you clarify what you hope to accomplish, flesh out your ideas, and bring your plans to fruition: WHO? First, let me remind you that groups exist for the needs of members and not for the ego stroking of leaders. If you want to st... More..
Education > College Life Dealing with your parents' fears about college: 1 of 6
As you are excitedly packing your bags to go off to college chances are your parents are in the next room crying, arguing, or sitting in a dazed shock wondering what happened to the last 18 years. Transitioning through this time of departure brings out any number of emotions in a parent, fear being chief among them. There ar... More..