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When I was little and asked what i wanted to do, I wasn't too sure, but knew writing and photography would feature in the mix!

And they have. I've worked as a portrait photographer (mainly children) and photographed music gigs, fashion shoots, weddings and graduations. At one point I had my own business but that didn't work out too well as I couldn't charge people!

I enjoy writing articles, poems, journals, anything really. I'm interested in writing for children as I admire their fresh unique view of the world. Helium is great as my work is rated and I can constantly aim to improve.

I studied Social Anthropology at university and this has given me a global perspective on issues and an understanding of people that goes deeper than the boxes and labels some use. I now work with children who have a diagnosis of autism, and will train as a primary teacher for special needs children.

Celebrations & Holidays > Valentine's Day Fun Valentine's Day ideas for kids

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Valentine's Day is a fantastic opportunity for parents and teachers to celebrate love together with their children and teach them about its true meaning. It is important for children to learn the meaning behind all the red roses and romance so they know what real love is about. Here are some ideas that you could use: Poetry - get the child to close their eyes while you read to them a famous love poem (such as Byron's 'She walks in beauty'). Talk about what they like about the poem, and how the poet has used words to create certain meanings. Encourage the child to draw a picture in response...

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