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About me - Roberta Velyn

I identify first and foremost as a mother of three married to a father of three. We each have a child living abroad, so hope to do some traveling in the next few years.

I grew up on a farm in Saskatchewan (Canada) and attended a one-room school through grade

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Hobbies & Games > Video Game Reviews Video game reviews: Farm Town on Facebook: 1 of 4
It begins with an invitation from a Facebook friend to accept a Farm Town gift and send one back to help out your friend. Why not? You click on the request and find that you must register for the game in order to complete the request. Simple enough: answer a few easy questions and you're in the game. You select hair color an... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Child Development Issues Understanding whether your gifted child should enter kindergarten early: 1 of 4
I am old enough to have started school before kindergarten existed. My birthday is in October, and the cut-off for school starting was December 31, so I started grade one before I turned six. My eldest daughter was born in December, and the cut-off date for school starting had not changed, so she was able to enter kindergart... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Toddlers How to foster independence in toddlers: 1 of 4
"Me do it!" is perhaps the single phrase that most emphatically exemplifies the toddler's demand for independence. Patience, alertness, persistence, creativity, and not infrequently, deviousness are traits needed by the parents of said toddler as they guide him on this treacherous trek. The trick is to direct the toddler's b... More..
Home & Garden > Home Repair (Other) Tips for finding storage space: 1 of 4
Many houses and apartments lack adequate storage space, but a little creativity can put the space you do have to optimum use. THINK OVER AND UNDER: 1. There's usually lots of empty space above closet shelves. What better place to store out-of-season clothing and extra bedding? Set shoe shelves on your closet shelves and stor... More..
Relationships & Family > Cheating Spouses & Affairs Coping with an affair: 12 of 44
"I could never stay with a guy who cheated on me," declared the sincere young woman sitting across the desk from me in my counseling office. I don't remember the conversation that led to that statement, but I do recall thinking, "Oh, baby, you have no idea what you can or can't do until it happens to you." At the time, I was... More..
Health & Fitness > Allergies Allergic reactions: Swollen lips: 4 of 14
An on-line search for "allergies swollen lips" brings up many sites asserting that swollen lips likely indicate a food allergy. My experience defies that common wisdom. Here's my story. Summer, 1974. It was my first day on a new job. I had convinced a landscaper that with my farm background, I would be able to do just about ... More..
Relationships & Family > Divorce Psychology Is divorce really the best solution for you?: 11 of 38
A marriage gone bad can be disastrous for either or both partners and for their children. A divorce can do untold emotional and economic damage to a family. If you're contemplating ending your marriage there are several points to consider before talking to a divorce lawyer. Do you and your spouse communicate in a meaningful ... More..
Education > Early Childhood Ed Favorite art projects for the preschool classroom: 3 of 10
The best art projects for preschool children are those that encourage motor development along with creativity. It doesn't hurt to provide a sample for children to imitate, but avoid activities where everyone is producing the same item. While that approach helps children learn to follow instructions, it does nothing to encour... More..
Health & Fitness > First Aid How to become certified in CPR first aid training: 3 of 10
The easiest way to find an organization offering CPR training is to type "CPR" followed by the name of your province or state in the search bar of your Internet browser. Schools, medical clinics and public health offices will also be able to point you in the right direction. Where I live, St. John Ambulance provides Red Cros... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting Methods Letters to Santa: Balancing the budget and the wish list: 4 of 13
Christmas, 1961 Dear Santa, All I want for Christmas is the blond-haired doll on page 237 of the Simpson's Sears Christmas Catalog. She's prettier than all the others and I just love her so much. I would take very good care of her and make sure my little sisters and brothers don't get her dirty or leave her on the floor wher... More..