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I was born, Camille Consetta Connell on the island of Jamaica. I met David Goldman who was from Chicago in 1984. We were married in August of '86. Fifteen months later, I arrived in the United States with our three month old baby girl, Branda-Lee. About seven

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Parenting & Pregnancy > Teen Challenges How to encourage teens to cook: 1 of 22
In today's fast food society, encouraging teens to practice and develop their culinary skills can be a challenge. Convenience foods coupled with extremely busy schedules make it difficult for even many adults to spend time in the kitchen, much less teens. Cooking shows like Rachel Ray's "30 Minute Meals," however, demonstrate... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Teen Challenges How to help your teen reduce stress: 2 of 17
Stress is one of the greatest threats to health that we face today. It is believed that a whopping two-thirds of all doctor and hospital visits are stress related. No respecter of persons, stress affect young and old alike, regardless of race, gender, or socio-economic status. Teens are particularly at risk, because their rea... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting (Other) Are "nanny cams" a violation of babysitters' rights?: 10 of 75
In a just and perfect world, no one would have to worry about their children being abused while in the care of a babysitter. In this world, however, it is something that we need to be concerned about because it does happen, and all too often. Parents have to make a difficult choice when they leave their children in the hands ... More..
Food & Drink > Dairy Products & Eggs How to decide which yogurt is right for you: 1 of 5
By some accounts, yogurt has been around for about 6,000 years. A staple in many Middle Eastern and Asian diets, the health benefits of yogurt have long been known. Probiotics - the active cultures in yogurt are known to aid in healthy digestion and is very helpful in treating various intestinal complaints ranging from ulcers... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Teen Challenges How to talk to your teen about religion: 4 of 18
Religion is one of those notoriously ticklish subjects that can definitely cause emotions to rise and make people feel uncomfortable. Teens often have their own ideas concerning religion. Some of the challenges that they face as they go through the transition into adulthood, consist of issues that pertain to life, purpose, an... More..
Creative Writing > Essays Essays: Laughter: 3 of 12

The ability to laugh at one's self is a marvelously, valuable tool that we can used to extricate ourselves from potentially embarrassing situations. We all have them. They can be anything from a stumble or fall to wardrobe malfunction. Whatever that embarrassing moment may consist of, we can be sure, that self-directed laught... More..
Creative Writing > Essays Essays: Dreams: 10 of 36
They are windows that allow the conscious to peek into the deeply subconscious. They are doorways that lead from the spiritual realm to the physical realm. They are the mostly, unexplored dimension of an inter-universe that few may even bother to care about. Filled with mysteries and symbols, they are often regarded as lackin... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Teen Challenges How to encourage healthy eating in teens: 4 of 14
Eating "on the go" has become a way of life in our society. We use our busy schedules to make excuses for our poor dietary choices, and we pass these poor habits on to our children. Many teenagers have become deeply acculturated into the fast food culture, not necessarily by choice, but from necessity. Parents who desire to e... More..
Arts & Humanities > Writing Process (Other) Do great writers rely more on effort or insight?: 26 of 56

Insight refers to knowledge and intuition. No writer of any caliber can write effectively without insight, but it takes more than knowledge and intuition to be able to write. Writing takes effort which is the daily discipline of applying ourselves to the task, even when the inspiration that comes from insight is lacking. This... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Teen Challenges Tips on teaching your teen girl to shave: 7 of 13
Anyone can figure out how to use a razor quickly and expertly. This does not mean that you nothing to impart from your well of knowledge and experience in regards to shaving. On the contrary, guiding your daughter through her first shaving experience can be a sweet time of bonding which allows a certain right of passage that ... More..