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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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Celebrations & Holidays > Special Occasion Gifts Top 10 unusual christening gifts: 2 of 3
The christening of a precious child is a treasured family occasion. When friends and family gather, many want to commemorate the special day in a unique way. At important times like this, how do you know if your gift will communicate your intended wishes? Test your gift ideas against these three questions: Will this gift ser... More..
Politics, News & Issues > People in the News Will OJ flee the US while out on bail?: 9 of 13
OJ really stands for Obstructing Justice, and OJ Simpson has made a second career out of it. To OJ, life is just one big ride fleeing from justice in his white Bronco. OJ Simpson has been led to believe that he can get away with murder. Why wouldn't he believe that he can get away with a relatively small thing such as skippi... More..
Health & Fitness > Pediatrics Tips for treating colds in children: 13 of 18
TIPS FOR TREATING COLDS IN CHILDREN There's no way around it, colds are miserable. Colds are especially frustrating for children, because they may not be able to play with friends, attend child care or school, or be as active as they'd like. Children can be irritable and cranky. Babies are sometimes even frightened by how th... More..
Entertainment > Music (Other) What songs would you want played at your funeral: 34 of 47
"And I think to myself, what a wonderful world." When Louis Armstrong sings that beautiful line, I feel full of the joy of life, even if life is temporary and soon gone. I hope that my funeral is not only a sad time for my friends and family. I hope they feel what I would wis-that my death will remind them to treasure each d... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Environmental Awareness Easy ways your family can "go green": 246 of 319
My family gets greener every day one day at a time. Like most other families, we have brought green packages into our life a little at the time. Recycling, reusing, reducing packaging, choosing long-lasting/low waste, condensing errands to save gas have all become daily ways of going green. Now we are taking on bigger projec... More..
Arts & Humanities > Theater & Drama Reflections on the lasting attraction of traditional theater: 11 of 14
EVERY NIGHT IS OPENING NIGHT: Reflections on the lasting attraction of traditional theater. Clutching a ticket in my gloved hand, I waited outside of the arts center anxious for the doors to open, inviting me in to a lush lobby and the chance for a few hours respite from the drab world outside of the theater walls. Shakespea... More..
Arts & Humanities > Writing Jobs How to start your career as a freelance children's writer: 4 of 5
I have supplemented my income as a children's writer since first opening a child care center many years ago. As an early childhood educator and as a writer, I have found that traditional methods-such as learning to write query letters and joining groups-simply do not work to fast-track your career. There are a few simple way... More..
Travel > Accommodation Tips & Advice Hotel or vacation rental home: Which is best - and why?: 35 of 42
Vacation rental homes are the best of both worlds. They capture the advantages of being in your own home with the luxuries of staying at a hotel or resort, while avoiding the inconveniences of hotel stays. Here are the five prime advantages of renting a home for your vacations. 1. Privacy. Just one sleepless night in a hotel... More..
Arts & Humanities > Philosophical Concepts Understanding emotional intelligence: Insights and philosophies: 7 of 8
Most people have an understanding of what an Intelligence Quotient (IQ) means. A high IQ usually means that a person has a higher than average capacity to think, to learn and to implement knowledge. A lower IQ usually means that a person has a lower than average ability to function intellectually. IQ certainly isn't the whol... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Common Baby Ailments What to do when your baby won't stop crying: 15 of 17
Fortunately, experts do know some tricks! Caring for three babies in my home meant I had to become an expert, fast. One upset baby could start a domino effect-and I only have 2 arms! I even went to a seminar to learn "How to Soothe Babies." The top strategies are all based on trying to remind the baby of how she felt when sh... More..