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Teacher, parent, reader, thinker, student. Compassionate but irritated with the current state of affairs in the USA, deeply troubled by the crazy state of domestic and foreign policy and the injustice it is perpetuating here and abroad.

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Politics, News & Issues > US Elections (Other) US elections 2008: Qualities of a genuine American president: 1 of 35
The United States will have a new president, and no matter our individual party affiliations, we will all be affected by the decisions our new commander-in-chief makes during his/her tenure as our president. The qualities our new president should possess include an extraordinary amount of energy and the ability to focus on th... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenthood Fathers: Tips for talking to your kids about sex: 1 of 19
How To Talk With Your Kids About Sex.Talking about sex with our kids can be uncomfortable. These important discussions can make any parent feel stressed and anxious. It doesn't matter what we personally think about sex, or even how we manage our own sexuality, when it comes to our kids we want to provide more than just the di... More..
Jobs & Careers > Career Path & Goals Careers: Building confidence in new or first-time employees: 1 of 17
Building confidence (and competence) in new employees is a skill every manager and business owner must strive for. Not simply because it is the kind thing to do, but, because it will affect your bottom line in every way. Confident employees want to come to work, they are less likely to quit, they project a positive image of y... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenthood How fathers can help children learn to work: 1 of 12
Fathers can help their children learn to work by demonstrating the joy that comes from a hard day doing something you take pride in, and that makes a major contribution to family security. It is also good if the work you do is something you love-that helps put your child on the path to a vocation he or she will also love.It i... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Adoption Assessing child abuse risk factors: 8 of 92
Child abuse cuts across all socioeconomic, cultural, and religious distinctions. It is a vicious cycle that does perpetuate violence to the next generations. Children who are abused are statistically more likely to abuse their own children. If we focus there, though, we can lose sight of the life and the potential lost to chi... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Environmental Awareness Easy ways your family can "go green": 29 of 319
Building a Pyramid of Green Living.Your family can build a green lifestyle, much in the way we have built our "food pyramid" with the staples of a greener lifestyle at the base, progressing to the more intensive environmentally friendly life-habits at the very top. Using this system allows you to pace yourself and achieve the... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenthood Guide to common sense rules for dads: 1 of 10
Commonsense Rules for an uncommon Dad.In the game of life, fatherhood may through a curve ball to even the most skilled player out there. The rules change every single day, and sometimes they change every single minute! Making it through with a whole and happy child is the goal-and getting to that goal may take every ounce of... More..
Relationships & Family > Parents The importance of a father for a child's development: 4 of 38
Fathers may not always know best, but when it comes to the healthy development and the bonding a child requires, fathers are absolutely not disposable. Healthy attachment to dad can insure a lifelong ability to trust, strive for the best, and allow emotional connection to others. Dad can also provide a balance to the deep and... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Gift Advice Great gift ideas for a house-warming party: 7 of 51
Gifts for a house-warming party will be best received if they are purchased with the interests, needs, life-stage, and decor of the new home dwellers in mind. With the multiple moves so many of us make during our lives, it is quite possible that the house warming is just that, a chance for new and old friends to get a glance ... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Adoption Understanding grief and loss in children: 1 of 7
It is likely you will, as a parent, witness the grief your child may experience through the death of a friend or family member, the loss of a beloved pet, moves, or any number of other losses your family may experience over the years your child is young.What can you do to help in these situations? There are many good books yo... More..