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Jan is a mom of 3 and wife to Henry, who has been in the USAF for 20 years. Her education, training, and skills have afforded her a career in the medical profession. Her hobby and passion has always been creative writing and writing in general.

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Health & Fitness > Mental Health (Other) Living with someone with schizophrenia: 2 of 14
Schizophrenia: How it Affects the FamilyMental illness is one of the most common afflictions in the United States, and schizophrenia is the most severe; yet mental illnesses carry a huge social stigma (National Institute of Mental Health, "The Numbers Count" and "Schizophrenia"). Forming stereotypes and initiating stigmas, wh... More..
Health & Fitness > Disease (Other) What are the risk factors for gout?: 4 of 27
"What are the risk factors for gout?"When uric acid accumulates in abnormally elevated levels within the blood, it has the tendency to crystallize and deposit into bodily tissues. This abnormal accumulation will produce painful inflammation of joints, and an arthritic medical condition known as Gout. Believe it or not, statis... More..
Relationships & Family > Family Dysfunction When parents think their child is a failure: 7 of 47
"When Parents Think Their Child is a Failure"Does any parent like to watch their child fail at something they do? No. However, when a parent thinks their child is a failure, it is generally motivated by a willingness to pass the blame back on to their children instead of owning up to their part and role in the child's failure... More..
Relationships & Family > Marriage & Divorce (Other) How to fight fairly in a marriage: 5 of 33
How to Fight Fairly in a Marriage In any relationship, especially marriage, there is bound to be moments of disagreement that lead to conflicts. In fact, a bit of disagreement can often be healthy for the relationship, and it is often the married couple's approach to disagreement that can be unhealthy for the relationship. W... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Baby Safety Should everyone have the right to be a parent?: 4 of 26
Should Everyone Have the Right to be a ParentWe see so much abuse of children's rights in the world today, and many horrific abuses enacted against the innocence of a child. Children are used and manipulated to fight wars and carry out atrocities against others, by groups that prey on their innocent minds and easy sway; and, ... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Childhood Development How to get a child to follow a sleep routine: 2 of 13
The Bedtime Routine and Your ChildThe shrilling cries of a child anguished by having to go to bed, seems to be a common event, which unfolds nightly in many households. Between the tantrums, tears, and overall rebellion that can and does occur, parents do not feel comforted by knowing they are part of a club of sorts, but rat... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Trash & Recycling Composting: A brief guide for the beginning composter: 11 of 71
Composting: A Brief Guide for the Beginning ComposterGlobal warming, the evidence is there, the research studies are ongoing, and it should be a concern for everyone. There is awareness that pollution and how we treat our environment does cause damages, damages that can be lessened by steps and measures we are all capable of ... More..
Relationships & Family > Cheating Spouses & Affairs Adultery: Affairs are a "forgivable sin": 13 of 83
Adultery: Affairs are a "Forgivable Sin"If you have been in a long-term monogamous relationship and your partner cheats on you, it is easy to believe in one's heart that you can forgive the act of cheating. However, as wrong as having an affair is, it is not necessarily a sin; because lets face it, not everyone is religious. ... More..
Sciences > Archaeology What is evolution: 6 of 37
What is Evolution?Evolution is so much more than a way in which science can explain life and existence. It is a tool, a scientific guide, a foundation for science to study and investigate observations in nature. Evolution gives scientific investigation a data base to further test, compare, analyze, scrutinize life, and then r... More..
Education > Education (Other) Should public schools offer courses in the Bible?: 11 of 66
Should public schools offer courses in the Bible?What is the Bible and which version will be taught? The Bible is a religious book with included chapters that are said to be the actual words of God. Many denominations use variations of the Bible, so again, which version do you want taught in a public school? I guess I would h... More..