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I grew up in a small town in Ohio, where the tractors outnumber the people. There wasn't a lot to do besides creative things. Because of this, I started writing poems and short stories, along with the few other free things I could do - like play backyard ball,

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Hobbies & Games > Kids Crafts Fun spring crafts for kids: 1 of 12
Springtime is the time of fresh colors, and arts and crafts is a wonderful way to delight in them - and help bring the outside in, on those rainy spring evenings.For the days when it is nice enough for birds, squirrels, and other animals to come around, why not give them something to enjoy? A bird feeder is something that wil... More..
Hobbies & Games > Kids Crafts Tips for outfitting the ultimate kids' crafts workshop: 1 of 7
WARNING: Art rooms should only be used for parents who want their children to think ore abstractly, learn problem-solving skills, enhance development, express their creativity and ideas, and have limitless fun. Should any of these symptoms occur, encourage them and hope it spreads.Getting the ultimate kids workshop is not som... More..
Health & Fitness > Medical Issues (Other) Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS): Symptoms and treatment: 5 of 34
Irritable Bowel Syndrome is a problem in the abdomen or otherwise intestinal areas. Commonly used to determine if symptoms are IBS, is the Rome II criteria, which is a list of symptoms frequent in those with IBS. By using these, doctors are able to tell if it is specifically Irritable Bowel Syndrome, or if the problem is some... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Teen Challenges Should parents have teens' Myspace and Facebook passwords?: 5 of 32
Kids will be kids. We've heard it all before; you have to know with whom your kids are associating and the activities they choose to partake in. This has always been 'proper parenting advice' and it should be taken more seriously with the wider variety of people and activities that present themselves to our children.In these ... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Death of a parent: 3 of 19
Today is Groundhog Day, 2009, five years exactly since my father died. And so, I reflect once again. Last night I watched the SuperBowl in the spot on the couch where Dad would have been sitting. It occurred to me that the scenario was the same as it was in 2004, SuperBowl followed by Groundhog Day. Now, I was only 25 when he... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Child Discipline Strategies When should a parent start disciplining a child?: 4 of 24
Discipline is meant to teach self control. It is an ongoing process in which we never stop learning. Discipline becomes internal, that is why it is so very vital that discipline starts when the brain is at it's fastest period of growth and development, which are the first five years.While there is no actual time frame for wha... More..
Hobbies & Games > Kids Crafts Tips for containing the mess when working with crafts and kids: 3 of 16
Entering the craft room is the best time to reinforce how valuable clean up is. Pointing out how nice it is that the room is ready for all kinds of new messes and fun just sort of reminds children that the last time they were there, they did a good job of clean up. Clean up should be mostly the child's job and after a little ... More..
Jobs & Careers > Job Search (Other) Determining your chances of finding work after having been a housewife for years: 2 of 9
The thoughts of going back to work are just too exciting to take. Your heart beats just imagining all the new hands you're going to get to shake. And a paycheck, too? Wow, it just keeps sounding better and better.Going back into the workforce after a long time might make a person a little nervous, but if one weighs the option... More..
Health & Fitness > Autism Autism: Symptoms and treatment: 4 of 14
Half of parents of autistic children sense something is wrong by the 18 month old point. They might begin to notice verbal, as well as nonverbal communication problems. These children often have difficulty in social settings and dramatic play, and some are even aggressive toward themselves or others. Occasionally, a child app... More..
Hobbies & Games > Kids Crafts Tips on how you can use crafts to improve your child's problem solving skills: 2 of 7
Improving problem-solving skills is something that happens unintentionally when dealing with crafts. At least on the child's behalf, it is. As adults, there things we can do to teach during craft time, sort of "forcing" the child to think about things in new ways.Language and questions are important to critical thinking skill... More..