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I have enjoyed writing since I was a little girl and I'm so excited that I found Helium as a place to express myself!

I have a background in education, but am currently a work at home mom to a beautiful baby. This is the best feeling in the world-to be a new

Parenting & Pregnancy > Diapering Advantages of cloth diapers: 6 of 14

Using cloth diapers is an excellent choice for new mother and veteran mothers alike. Gone are the days where you have to rely on diaper pins and a single square piece of cloth in order to use cloth diapers. The new breed of cloth diapers includes velcro, snaps, and comfy fuzzy fleece. It is strange to realize how new disposa...
Arts & Humanities > Thoughts on Writing How to find the right niche for your writing: 14 of 16

Finding the right niche for your writing depends on what your end goal is. The right niche for you might be a hobby or something that you are specifically interested in. If your goal is to write something that many people will want to read, or you're writing to sell something you'll want to do some niche research. It is very...
Education > Educational Philosophy Better teacher training in less developed countries is key to progress: 6 of 6

Many people think that it is very easy to be a teacher. They believe that all you have to do is show up to a bunch of smiling faces with a simple lesson plan and share it with your students. That is simply not the case. In order to effectively teach, it is important to know and understand the methods of teaching as well as t...