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In all that I do as a wife, mother of 3 gorgeous children, business consultant, charitable worker, I strife to fulfill my mission: to create healthy environments for children, their parents and their communities.

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Arts & Humanities > American Literature Book reviews: Dry: A Memoir, by Augusten Burroughs: 1 of 3
Many readers will be familiar with Augusten Burroughs through his memoir (and subsequent film) about a bizarre childhood told in Running with Scissors. Even though the events of his childhood were troubling and lurid, including being abandoned by his parents into the care of a mentally unbalanced, neglectful and abusive fami... More..
Education > Educational Philosophy Ideas for improving the United States education system: 36 of 99
Educational systems for all ages can take the example of Pre-K programs and improve by establishing quality benchmarks and diverse school options. What do Pre-Kindergarten Programs focus on to create success for school readiness? Pre K programs must focus on two central priorities, the establishment of consistently enforced ... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Babies (Other) Tips for leaving your baby with a sitter: 6 of 15
Is your baby with a caregiver during the day while you work or four periods of time when you need a break? Whether you use the services of a nanny, babysitter, home day care provider or a relative, sometimes it is hard to leave your baby with someone else. It helps parents to know what happened during the time that little on... More..
Home & Garden > Gardening (Other) The top gifts for your favorite gardener: 4 of 10
Treat the gardener in your life with love and care. Not only do they have a hobby that decreases their stress and adds beauty to the world, but it is fantastic to have a friend who has extra vegetables, fruit, flowers and cuttings to share. Support their addiction with the perfect gift, and you will not only have their thank... More..
Food & Drink > Ethnic & International Foods The many faces of gruel: 5 of 12
THE MANY FACES OF GRUEL "If you don't behave, little mister, you'll only have gruel for a week!" The threat of a menu consisting only of gruel is the classic symbol of cruel, domineering headmasters at cold orphanages and boarding schools. When we think of gruel, we think of punishment and hardship. In truth, this myth about... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Your most unusual Halloween: 15 of 35
My most unusual Halloween was scary, gory, frightening, and a magical miracle all at the same time. I once ran a child care center, and Halloween was a very fun time. We celebrated the season much more than ghosts and monsters, but of course the children knew of these things too. I had 42 children in different toddler- Kinde... More..
Health & Fitness > Nutrition & Health Issues How to find out if your kids have food allergies: 3 of 7
It is devastating when parents suspect that something they have been feeding their child turns out to be making the child sick. When my first son was a baby, I supplemented his breast milk by giving him one feeding of soy formula each day. The soy made him very ill, but it took weeks for me to figure this out. I felt horribl... More..
Education > Educational Philosophy Thoughts on teachers: 20 of 45
Teaching styles vary from teacher to teacher, and from program to program. Teaching styles can be grouped on a continuum from relaxed to very strict. Where do you fall on this spectrum-are you strict, relaxed, or somewhere in between? Experts tend to prefer some styles in general, though different children respond better to ... More..
Pets & Animals > Dog Accessories Dog accessories: Halloween outfits for dogs: 3 of 6
Dog-o-ween is the best holiday! I started dressing our terrier mix "Petey" for Halloween because I was looking for a Halloween project for my school-aged children that wasn't scary and wasn't focused on sugar. Years later, we are still dressing Petey, in fact, it is now a Halloween addiction for our family that's stronger th... More..
Food & Drink > Drinks (Other) Product reviews: Vitamin Water: 3 of 6
We need to drink 8 to 10 glasses of water a day-and our bodies consist of 55 percent water. To help us meet our need for fluids, sometimes we need a bit of variety to our onslaught of water. Flavored and enhanced waters to the rescue! Fitness waters that are chock full of vitamins, herbs, minerals, stimulants and nutrients a... More..