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About me - Rachel Summerton

Finally, a forum for my writing!

It's been a long time coming. I started writing articles for publication about 14 years ago working at The Economics Press in Fairfield, New Jersey. Though my passion for writing started as a kid composing a collection of poems

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Parenting & Pregnancy > Children's Activities (Other) How to teach children philanthropy and kindness
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"Mommy! There's a spider in the bathroom, come kill it! I'm scared!" my son's screams trail into my bedroom. When I get there, I discover it is a common daddy-longlegs spider ( a.k.a. Pholcidae)."Jason, why should I kill this spider? It is not bothering you. They do not bite humans and they only eat other insects" I respond."... More..

Health & Fitness > Alcoholism The benefits of thinking before you drink
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The "think before you drink" concept needs to be combined with other resources that are going to help you stay sober. Just consciously being aware that you should not drink is not always going to be helpful. As alcoholics, its our nature to want to drink to relieve stress, to fit in, to escape or whatever the reasoning. We fi... More..

Health & Fitness > Addiction Questions people ask about quitting smoking
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The biggest question people ask about quitting smoking is "How am I ever going to do this?" And rightly so. Quitting smoking may be one of the biggest challenges you face on a personal level. Many have tried numerous times to quit only to go back to the habit within a couple of days. Just merely making the decision is but the... More..

Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting Tips What children need from their parents
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The most important thing a parent could give their child is love. Expressing love to your child helps to build their self esteem. It also helps to develop a secure relationship between the two of you. If your child is feeling loved by you, they are more likely to trust you and follow your guidance.Love can be expressed by giv... More..

Personal Finance > Smart Spending How to plan your grocery list to avoid impulse purchases
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Have you ever gone to the grocery store without a list? The majority of us have at least once in our lives. It is a memorable experience that usually leaves us perplexed. As we unpack our bags at home, we wonder why we forgot the eggs or butter and even more so why we brought 4 different boxes of cookies and donuts. This is p... More..

Relationships & Family > First Dates A gal's guide to planning a first date
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Planning a first date can be exciting, but also nerve racking. "What am I going to wear?" and "What are we going to do?" are usually the two big questions on our minds. Below I have listed some suggestions to make the whole 'first date' thing a little less stressful.First, make sure you plan the first date a few days in advan... More..

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