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I am a freelance writer juggling work, motherhood, and life in general. My passion for writing dates from my earliest memories of putting stories together with pictures before I knew how to write sentences. I believe humans crave stories to explain their world

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Parenting & Pregnancy > Problems Parents Face What kids don't need to know about divorce: 1 of 19
WHAT KIDS DON'T NEED TO KNOW ABOUT DIVORCEIt's the hardest conversation you'll ever have with your kids: Their parents are splitting up. Like most parents, you've agonized over what this decision will do to your relationship with your kids, their self-esteem, and their sense of security. This transition won't be easy on your ... More..
Health & Fitness > Emotional Health & Wellbeing Daily traditions for expressing gratitude: 1 of 13
There's no doubt about it: Gratitude is hot. Thanks to the success of books like Sarah ban Breathnach's "Simple Abundance" (1995) and Rhonda Byrne's "The Secret" (2006), the Western world is starting to realize that the key to happiness is not having what you want, as Sheryl Crow sings, but wanting what you've got.In fact, re... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Ghosts & Paranormal Phenomena What makes a great ghost story?: 5 of 38
It is a ritual as old as history itself: the seat drawn up to the fire, round faces lit by flickering flames, and the soft voice of the consummate storyteller as he ensnares each listener. This is how bards passed down the oldest legends, from generation to generation, village to village, before reading and writing became com... More..
Entertainment > Concert Reviews Concert reviews: Billy Joel, Sprint Center (12-06-07): 1 of 1
Even at the distinctly anti-rocker age of 58, Billy Joel is still the Piano Man. This he proved to a nearly sold-out crowd at Kansas City's Sprint Center on December 6. Despite slushy conditions, fans huddled happily inside KC's newest arena to welcome back Joel, who hasn't performed here since 2001. He opened the show at 8:1... More..
Travel > Travel Planning & Advice Tips for eating Cheap in Paris: 1 of 1
You've finally saved up enough for that dream vacation to the world's most exciting city. You've got your hotel reservations, your plane tickets, your must-see itinerary. You're staying as long as you possibly can afford (aren't you? There's a lot to see). But just yesterday you checked online and found that pesky euro crawli... More..
Health & Fitness > Autism Autism: Symptoms and treatment: 9 of 14
What Is Autism?Autism is an umbrella term for a group of neurological disorders ranging from the severely disabled to the highly functional. People with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are impaired in the areas of communication, social interaction, and perception. It is a lifelong disability that cannot be cured, but with t... More..
Local Guides > Boston A Boston cord blood registry introduces gift registry: 8 of 11
Your sister's having a baby and you want to give her something special. What if you could bypass the bassinets and give instead the gift of life?Cord Blood Registry, the nation's oldest private umbilical-cord blood bank, has set up a gift registry, allowing friends and family to help expectant parents pay for banking their ba... More..