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Education > Homeschooling Is homeschooling better than formal education?: 1 of 43

Homeschooling seems like it would be better. With an increase in school shootings, aggressive bullies, and the potential for sexual abuse, a parent might reason that it would be better to homeschool than to risk potentially tragic circumstances. But there are three important reasons why formal education is better than homesc...
Parenting & Pregnancy > Child Behavior & Discipline (Other) If children behave badly, who's to blame: Parents or child?: 3 of 84

Anytime a child screams or throws a tantrum in a public place, everyone in the close vicinity instantly turns to look at the offending child and embarrassed parent. At that point, the parent’s facial expression might appear to express exhaustion or resignation. Many times, parents know when their child is misbehaving o...
Travel > Rental Cars & Driving Should there be a maximum age limit for driving in the US?: 1 of 23

When a person reaches a certain age, the prevailing attitude in this country is that they have lived a long productive life. Now they should be relegated to the elderly communities or nursing homes of America. Why are they being punished for suffering the advanced stages of a sickness we all have? Old age does not necessaril...
Travel > Travel Planning & Advice Ideas for great vacations: 3 of 42

If you are looking to immerse yourself in history try London, England. There are many museums and theaters for the ultimate cultural experience. If you are a Beatles fan, take a trip to Abbey Road. You can see the changing of the guards at Buckingham Palace or get a true Chinese meal in Chinatown. And after a long day of tou...
Travel > Asia Destinations What to know about traveling in China: 1 of 13

Before travelling in China, you need to know a little about Chinese culture. Below is an interview with a Chinese lady. Hopefully this information will help you before you visit China. 1. Name of Interviewee: Aihua 2. How do people greet each other - shake hands? bow? embrace? other? People usually greet one another by sayin...
Parenting & Pregnancy > Child Discipline Strategies Important points to keep in mind when disciplining children: 1 of 9

Disciplining your children is important. What is discipline? At what age does this start? What should you remember when disciplining your children? Discipline is a way parents can teach their children that their actions have consequences and the importance of acknowledging that. Discipline starts when the child is a baby. Di...
Business > Small & Home Business Quick tips for maintaining a home business: 1 of 6

Many of us have started home based business because for various reasons. Some have small children and want to generate a little income as stay-at-home moms. Some are not able to work outside the home for health reasons. And others are trying to establish their own business to get out of the corporate world. Whatever the reas...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Time: 120 of 686

Time Haiku Tick tock tick tock tick Time passes by so quickly Grab hold of life's reins
Food & Drink > Sauce, Spread & Dips Recipes: Salsa: 6 of 33

Recipes: Salsa This is a quick and easy recipe for homemade salsa. The great thing about this salsa is that you can adjust all the ingredients to your liking. Do you need to watch your sodium intake? Leave out the salt. Do you like your salsa really spicy? Add the seeds from your chilies. Above all, it is a lot better than a...
Relationships & Family > Divorce Psychology The most frequent cause of divorce: 13 of 66

The most frequent cause for divorce is growing apart. This seems like it would be an easy issue to resolve. Many people say that the couple that is having difficulties should try to reconnect with the reasons why they got married. That should help them to see if they will be able to make it work or if the union might have be...