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My name is Alycia Morales, and I am many things.
First and foremost, I am a child of God. I am a princess in the eyes of my Father, the King of Kings and Lord of Lords. I am never afraid to confess that Jesus is Lord of my life. I would not be here if not for

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Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting Styles (Other) Is it better for children to be raised by stay-at-home parents?: 5 of 85
It is always better for children to be raised by stay-at-home parents. There are several reasons for this, all of which are positive, both for the parent and the child/children involved.I have been as stay-at-home mom for the past eight years. When my husband and I first found out that we were having our first child, we decid... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Favorite Christmas traditions: 2 of 33
Christmas is my personal favorite time of the year. It is a time that I have always treasured, as it has held many treasures for me.As a child, I couldn't wait for Christmas to come. I remember anticipating the glow of a red light in the sky, signaling the the arrival of Santa Claus and his eight reindeer. I loved to watch Ru... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Working Parents Should mothers bring their children to work?: 1 of 13
With the increasing need for two incomes in the family and a decrease in the ability to find appropriate or sufficient child care programs, I believe that a mother should have the right to bring her child to work with her, as well as be provided with child care on the job site. I know that many will be guffawing this statemen... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Child's favorite toy: 1 of 10
I have four children, and each has had their own favorite toy.Ezra, my eldest son, always favors the toy that moves or makes noise. Thomas the Tank Engine was his prime plaything for the longest time. My favorite memory of Thomas comes from right after his third birthday. He was supposed to be napping. I had settled into the ... More..
Hobbies & Games > Scrapbooking & Paper Crafts Scrapbooking as an important way to preserve family history: 2 of 19
If you don't tell your story, who will? I have grown up with the understanding that my mother's family is very close and has been for generations. I have been to family reunions every summer, for as long as I can remember. Each year, the family secretary writes down every graduation, new birth, wedding, new house, sports trop... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Babies (Other) Why is your baby's name special?: 2 of 16
I love picking out baby names. It's something that I have enjoyed since I was a teenager, dreaming of what I would name that first child...My daughter's name is extremely special to me. Her name is Hannah Victoria Josephine Morales.When her father and I were dating and considering marriage, we had that conversation that start... More..
Hobbies & Games > Kids Games & Toys Before PlayStation: The toys I grew up with: 18 of 136
I have such fond memories of being a child at play...using my imagination and creating dream worlds as I played with my toys. Those were the days before computers and PlayStation.Toys were always at the top of the Christmas Wish List, with pages highlighted and circled. JCPenney still put out a Wish Book, as well as Sears. Th... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Teen Challenges Does a lack of parenting result in bad choices for teens?: 3 of 19
Yes, a lack of parenting results in bad choices for teens. Children should be learning successful problem-solving strategies from the time that they are old enough to do so, so that by the time they are old enough to seek some independence from Mom and Dad, they can use wisdom in making their own decisions.How are our childre... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting (Other) Are "nanny cams" a violation of babysitters' rights?: 17 of 75
Absolutely not. Just as an employer has a right to keep an eye on their employee, a parent should have even more a right to keep a close eye on their babysitter.There are far too many cases of child abuse, sexual abuse, molestation, and more today. There are too many teens who don't know about self-discipline. There are too m... More..
Jobs & Careers > Career Path & Goals Would you sacrifice family for career?: 8 of 24
With the economy in the plunge that it is in right now, it becomes a tough choice when having to choose family or career. Many are facing unemployment for the first time, losing the career they'd worked so hard for, while having to continue supporting their families. Do we keep striving for a new career, or do we focus our at... More..