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My name is Sylvie Leochko. I am the mother of two wonderful children and I am happily married to my husband Kevin. I have also been teaching for more than 18 years from grade levels ranging from Nursery School to Grade 9. Our family life has been affected

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Alzheimer's disease: 1 of 22
Alzheimer's disease is like a thiefIt acts in a moment, oh so briefMy mother-in-law was affectedAt an early aged, was afflictedThe frustration of memory lapsesHer conscience troubled her with voicesHer past acted as a security blanketIt was safe to remember going to the marketAbilities and talents gradually disappearedWhile h... More..
Relationships & Family > Dealing with Problem People Narcissism: How to deal with someone who has the 'it's all about me' complex: 4 of 46
Narcissism is a social plague. It affects many people's lives. In order to get rid of it, you must teach the narcissistic person some socially acceptable skills instead of focusing on their unappreciated personality trait.How to deal with someone who has the 'it's all about me' complex? First of all, if this person is a paren... More..
Education > Primary School (Other) Should public schools ban Halloween parties?: 1 of 9
I am currently teaching in an elementary school. Through the eighteen years that I have been teaching, Halloween has always been considered a hot topic, depending of the values and beliefs of the administration and colleagues of the schools where I taught. Although parents and staff were always torn between the pros and cons ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Looking in the mirror: 27 of 201
On a late night, I felt exhausted I turned on the light and decided There I stood, staring into the mirror That is when in shock I saw with horror That not only did time pass me by I realized that my youth said goodbye My eyes were now crowned by crow's feet Rosacea made my cheeks as red as beets My dark hair tu... More..
Health & Fitness > Mental Illness Suicidal experience: Thoughts: 6 of 24
Suicide is an experience in itself for the victim, the people affected by it and the ones hearing from it. Either way, the negativity of such tragedy affects people's lives in several ways.In order to explain my thoughts on this matter, let me give you an example of a suicide that occurred when I was a teenager! As I was atte... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Teaching: 3 of 12
Teaching is more than a professionIt is indeed a vocationI had my calling as a childMy passion for it isn't mildLooking into the eyes of my studentsTheir hunger for learning is apparentThey trust me to care and help them learnTheir academic success they will earnI am much more than a teacher to themA nurse, a parent, a confid... More..
Relationships & Family > Friendship Drama & Issues Friendship drama: How to handle backstabbers: 21 of 83
Friendship is one of the precious gifts of life as it keeps loneliness away from your life and allows you to appreciate others. Unfortunately, sometimes you discover that your selection of friends is poor.In fact, you get deeply hurt by someone you considered a good friend but later on showed his true colors by backstabbing y... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Las Vegas: 3 of 11
The first time I laid eyes on youExcitement filled my being, though and throughYour night lights are shining like starsHonoring your name, Las Vegas, famous afarYour wind is filled with promisesNight and day melt into onePopular pools and entertaining premisesEnsure adventure and a lot of funYour name is synonymous of Sin Cit... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Grandparenting Should a child visit a grandparent with Alzheimer's?: 2 of 7
Should a child visit a grandparent with Alzheimer's? Well, it depends! You see, my son was born while my mother-in-law was living with us. She suffered from Alzheimer's disease. She was diagnosed at the age of 51, which is quite young to be affected by Alzheimer's disease. By the time he was born, she was 64 years old and was... More..
Health & Fitness > Alzheimer's and Dementia Living with Alzheimers: 4 of 13
When I met my husband, he introduced me to his mother. A 61 years old woman with a soft voice, a warm smile and a kind heart. He later shared with me the fact that he lived with her as he was more than her son, he was also her primary caregive as she has been living with Alzheimers for the last ten years.I was shocked that sh... More..