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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

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Education > Early Childhood Ed Tips for nurturing reading in young children: 4 of 18

Every proud mother will tell you that her child is special, and how right she is! Each child is a unique individual with a different learning style, speed and ability. I think the best way to ensure a child learns to read well is to breakdown the skills used in reading and approach these in different ways. The following are ...
Religion & Spirituality > Spiritual Insights The woman's psychic guide to saving money: 3 of 13

Let's face it, we women have an ability to hear beyond what we hear with our physical ears. Some call it intuition, some call it a sixth sense, but whatever we call it we know that this psychic ability connects us with a Higher Wisdom. You may think of someone, or picture their face. The next moment the phone rings. It is th...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Longing: 101 of 397

Longing A hunger My brain returns to. A yearning in my heart. A reaching out for My desire - There continually Slipping beyond My soul's grasp. A hoping that never dies. Longing haunts me Sustains me Leads me on Down convoluted paths Into my Destiny.
Arts & Humanities > Photography Useful tips to take good pictures of children: 3 of 9

Before taking good pictures of children you need to decide what style of photo you want and know how to achieve that effect. The two most popular styles are posed portraits and natural shots. Posed portraits usually have the child looking and smiling into the camera. Natural shots may be taken when the child is involved in a...
Politics, News & Issues > Pulitzer Center Should a global climate agreement hold the US to a higher environmental standard than the rest of the world?: 31 of 68

Global warming is a threat to everyone on the planet. (How much of a threat it is. well thats a whole different question....)But not everyone on the planet pollutes the same amount, the differences between the developed and developing world in terms of carbon dioxide production, economy and choice are vast. So who should be ...
Religion & Spirituality > Self-Help (Other) Reflections: Thinking can be bad for your health: 3 of 6

Thinking can be bad for your health! Well then it follows that eating can be bad for your health, if you eat the wrong things. Eating and thinking are both processes which can be good or bad for your health. The deciding factor is the content. So then, thinking can sometimes be bad for your health. Types of thinking that can...
Health & Fitness > Autism Autism's possible status as an epidemic: 7 of 11

There has been a rapid growth in the number of autism diagnosis within the last 10 years, and this raises the question: is it really an epidemic? As knowledge and awareness of autism increases, doctors are more likely to recognize autism in children at an earlier age and give them the correct diagnosis. These children in the...
Relationships & Family > Male / Female Communication Styles Is chivalry dead?: 34 of 51

Chivalry - an old fashioned word describing the qualities of a knight: bravery, honor, courtesy and gallantry towards women. Although use of the word 'chivalry' is dying out, the qualities which it stands for are alive and well. It sounds silly, but I am always honored when men at bus stops let me on the bus first. I like it...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: The voiceless: 17 of 25

The Voiceless Some have a voice and speak with words Others speak a wordless language that may not be heard. For those to whom words are empty air, meaningless sound Speak to those who listen with their eyes. Words unvoiced Spoken instead through gesture: A nod for yes, a tantrum for NO! Or a photo shown, a symbol chosen dep...
Education > Learning Styles & Skills Understanding how children learn: 7 of 10

Understanding in the subject of 'how children learn' has been growing steadily. This understanding is formed from educational psychology theory and research and should impact educational policy and practice in schools. Perhaps a good place to start is at the debate between behaviourists and nativists. Behaviourists believe t...