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Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Childbirth: 2 of 40
My big day of giving birth to my first child was filled with comedy and drama. My whole pregnancy was a piece of cake, with very few glitches along the way. This was my first child and I didn't know what to expect, but because of the ease of the pregnancy I also expected an easy birth.At 7am on a Saturday morning, I did not f... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Teen Challenges Exploring teenagers' desires for serious relationships: 1 of 9
Teenagers' desires to have serious relationships hasn't really changed from the time we were kids. Teenagers may be starting younger now then we did, but the emotions are still the same.The desire to be in a serious relationship when so young stems from the fact that we all need to feel needed and loved. At a time when emotio... More..
Health & Fitness > Alternative Therapies Alternative medicine: The benefits of acupuncture for 30- and 40-year-olds: 4 of 25
Alternative medicine is nothing new, but it seems to be a new concept for thousands of people every year. Our bodies have an amazing ability to be able to heal themselves when they are given the right tools to work with. When we treat our bodies with respect and give it the fuel it requires, our bodies are quite miraculous. A... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Adolescence The drama of young girls and why it's important to listen: 3 of 14
Young girls have always been drama queens, and now it seems to worse than when I was a kid. I have two teenage nieces and they are the ultimate drama queens. It always seems the world will end over every little thing with them.I keep in touch with my nieces almost every day. I seem to be the only one they can talk to. They te... More..
Entertainment > TV Genres & Trends Assessing the trend of reality TV: 2 of 8
Reality TV, whether you like it or not, is definitely here to stay. Whoever came up with the concept, perhaps Mark Burnett with Survivor, is an absolute genius. He is making millions and doesn't have to pay huge salaries to his actors or writers. As time goes on, reality TV is getting a bit stupid, but nevertheless, they neve... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Doctrine & Issues Gay rights and the Christian church: 38 of 141
Why are we separating anyone's rights and the Christian church. Shouldn't it be mankinds' rights and the Christian church? I myself am a christian, and to me that means "live and let live." When it comes to spirituality, aren't we all the same? God's children! God doesn't look at each of us individually and then put us into g... More..
Relationships & Family > Family Dysfunction How an unstable home environment can severely stress the intellectual functioning of a child: 5 of 18
Detecting an unstable family is not as easy as it sounds, and the effects that it can have on the children is unspeakable. I know a family who is incredibly unstable, due in part to the mother having a mental illness and not receiving any help. The parents are both in denial about what is going on with their three young teens... More..
Relationships & Family > Married Life Why isn't marriage as easy as portrayed on television: 4 of 14
It doesn't matter what show you are watching on TV, be it a comedy or drama, that show is only on for 30 minutes to 1 hour. That is how long a family has to wrap up any problems or solve their issues. When watching a family show, it is always the same, a misunderstanding or a wrong decision made. This makes marriage look like... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Child Development Issues Discipline: A requisite for child development: 1 of 3
Discipline is definitely a requisite for child development, yet seems to be lacking in so many families these days. Discipline shows a child boundaries of what is acceptable and what is not. If they do not have these guidelines, then what are they going to be like when they get older?I have 2 nieces and a nephew who have been... More..
Home & Garden > Home Interior Home scenting: An overview: 18 of 45
The scent of our home says a lot about us to others when they walk in. You may be able to tell what kind of food someone likes to cook, if they have pets, or even if they like to have a clean house. The scent of a home can conjure up feelings as well. A feeling of warmth, comfort, happiness, or even remind us of a childhood m... More..