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Words and I have had a long romance, going back as far as I can remember. Writing is something that has given me pleasure and intellectual stimulation for years now, and I look forward to honing and fine-tuning my skills here, thanks to the helpful rating

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Society & Lifestyle > Feminism & Women's Rights Should US companies be required to provide equal pay to women and men?: 7 of 37

There are more to pay scales than Is the employee a man or a woman?' It's completely ludicrous to assume that simply because a man and a women work for the same company that they should have the same pay. Your salary should be a rate you deserve, not given simply because it's the same as your coworker. Suppose you enroll in ...
Parenting & Pregnancy > Helping Kids Cope The pros and cons of children watching the daily news: 5 of 16

The daily news is no longer a place to catch up on what events are scheduled to occur in your area, but rather a recap of the worst events to have taken place over the past few days. If your local news is like ours, the first half of the news is hit or miss, sometimes completely inappropriate for younger children, sometimes ...
Parenting & Pregnancy > Children's Activities (Other) Fun kid activities on a tight budget: 7 of 22

Our society has become a society driven by money, and the things that money can buy for us. Don't let your budget dictate how much fun and excitement you have with your children. Whether you are on a tight budget without much money to spare or whether you simply want to teach your children that life isn't all about money, us...
Parenting & Pregnancy > Fertility & Infertility Issues When is the best time to get pregnant?: 6 of 18

Simply put, there IS no best time to get pregnant. Are some times better than others? Absolutely! There are a few basic things you should take into consideration when deciding whether the time is right for you. However, a lot of things are subjective, and while they may be important to your friends, it may not make a differe...
Parenting & Pregnancy > Feeding & Breastfeeding Breastfeeding after a C-section: 2 of 6

My three children were all born by Cesarean section, and all three were breastfed exclusively. The first two were emergency C-sections, so we had no time to prepare or plan for anything, and with the birth of my daughter, my first, I spent the first week after birth in a daze, almost overwhelmed by the challenges of breastfe...
Home & Garden > Gardening (Other) A beginner's guide to using natural accents for your garden's style: 2 of 6

Landscaping your garden doesn't have to be expensive and mean hours spent searching gardening outlets for the right accents and details for your garden. With a little creativity, you can use natural objects, such as stones, river rocks, logs, and even strategic planting of the right vines and ground cover. There are no limit...
Parenting & Pregnancy > Babies (Other) How does a new baby affect a relationship?: 8 of 19

Breaking it down to the absolute most basic reactions, adding a new baby to your relationship can either make the relationship stronger and near indestructible, or tear your relationship apart and push you farther away from each other. With a little luck, a lot of work and a lot of love, you can avoid the second result and b...
Entertainment > Characters & Personalities Rod Serling and the Twilight Zone: 4 of 9

Rod Serling's The Twilight Zone is a showcase in brilliance and creativity, and not just in the science fiction genre. The show aired from 1959 through 1964, and yet remains on air today, more than 40 years later. This is only a small indication of the show's timeless, classic appeal. Not your average science fiction show, T...
Parenting & Pregnancy > Babies (Other) Parenting etiquette: Visiting relatives when you have a baby: 4 of 8

As a parent, anytime you leave your home you must prepare to enter into a territory that is not your own. You no longer make the rules, call the shots, or rule the show. In should be a simple matter of courtesy that when you visit someone's home, you adapt your children's behavior, and yours, to fit into that person's home w...
Parenting & Pregnancy > Common Baby Ailments How to keep a teething baby comfortable: 1 of 1

Many parents dread the day when their baby begins cutting their first tooth. The first teeth generally appear around six months, but as early as three and as late as twelve months in some children. First you'll need to decide if your baby really is teething or if there's another problem you need to know about. Some signs of ...