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My brother's nickname for me is Laurie and her seven stories. In his opinion, I am constantly recycling the stories of our youth and telling them to anyone willing to listen. In part, he is right, although I think his number is way off! Also he discounts,

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Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenthood Taking "mommy time" without feeling guilty: 1 of 73
Motherhood is a more than a full-time job, it is a lifetime commitment. For moms in the midst of raising children, there is no drive-time, lunch hour, or weekend. Much like a doctor, mom's services are needed twenty four hours a day, seven days a week. To keep up with demand, moms must remember to take time out for themselves... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Pulitzer Center How concerned should Americans be about HIV/AIDS in the Caribbean?: 1 of 51
"You're going to the Caribbean!" the radio announcer shouts to the lucky caller on the other end of the line, who is audibly ecstatic. In the "vacation a day giveaway" that took place this past winter, on air, in Philadelphia, Pa; the coveted prize was a trip to the Caribbean. Local listeners were enticed by the prospect of ... More..
Health & Fitness > Pediatrics Tips for treating colds in children: 1 of 18
How can you avoid being caught by your child's common cold? The truth is it is virtually impossible to emerge from the cold and flu season completely unscathed. As a mother of five who has seen more than one cold passed from child to child, making the season of sniffles seem endless, I highly recommend any and all preventativ... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenthood Potential parents: Lifestyle changes of parenthood: 2 of 35
As a naive nineteen year old who found herself pregnant, I made a promise that I would not let parenthood change my life. I could still be cool and fun and do all the things I did before the baby after it was born, I assured myself. Thirteen years later, I can not help but laugh at myself. Ignorance truly is bliss, which was ... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Pregnancy Natural ways to induce labor: 2 of 32
About nine months ago, you couldn't wait to utter three little words, I am pregnant. Now, nearly nine months later, you can't wait for it to be all over. The three little words you want to come out of your mouth now are, "my water broke", but it just won't happen. There are things that you can do to bring baby out, though I w... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: The cheapest Christmas gift I ever received: 2 of 31
Allow me to preface this story by telling you that I do believe that wonderful gifts can be inexpensive. I am bargain shopper myself and love an absolute steal. Coupons crowd my purse, and rare is the day that I find myself purchasing something that is not "on sale". I love to purchase inexpensive gifts; but I never would buy... More..
Relationships & Family > Couple Communication Ways to calm down after an argument: 5 of 70
You told you daughter to clean her room and she didn't. You asked your Mom to mind her own business but she wouldn't. Your husband came home late again without calling you to tell you not to wait for him to have dinner. For whatever reason, you have just had an argument. Your blood is boiling; your mumbling to yourself, "if I... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Teen Challenges What you should know about teen depression: 3 of 34
Among young people ages 15 to 24, suicide is the third leading cause of death, according to the website about teen depression.com. This site, which provides statistical information about teenage depression also claims that one in five teenagers will suffer from some type of depression, with girls tending to be more likely to ... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting Styles (Other) What I learned not to do from my parents: 5 of 54
I was a defiant and self-destructive teenager. My tour on the road less traveled was a bumpy one that ended when I became a college drop out and a teen mother. As I began to get myself together, I spent several years suffering with anxiety and depression. I just did know what was wrong with me. No one around me really underst... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting Styles (Other) How important is immediate family support to parenting?: 2 of 21
When I was eight and a half months pregnant with my first child, my husband and I moved to a new apartment. It was bigger, cleaner and in a nicer area than our old apartment, and we both agreed it would be a better place for the baby. Unfortunately, at eight and a half months pregnant, I wasn't all that able to help my husban... More..