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Parenting & Pregnancy > Children's Activities (Other) Good, old-fashioned fun for children: Activities that don't involve TV or a computer: 4 of 53
The latest studies are very scary to say the least. CNN reported in 2005 that today's generation of children have shorter life expectancies than their parents for the first time in history. In this "fast food" and "plugged-in" generation, the risk of obesity and obesity-related illness has increased exponentially in the last ... More..
Health & Fitness > Diet & Weight Loss Are there easy ways to lose weight?: 3 of 35
If something seems to good to be true, it often is. There is no easy way to lose weight. Take it from me. In high school I was an athlete with a rock hard body and no worries about what I ate. Now in my thirties and two pregnancies later, I have learned a very valuable lesson about weight loss and health. There just is not an... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Good-bye: True gardening stories relating to love, life and gardening: 26 of 272
Catherine's GardenEven at 16 years old, I could appreciate the youthful vitality of the woman. We were leaning over the fragrant garden, our heads almost touching. I stopped to watch our hair moving together in the breeze, not knowing anymore which locks belonged to her and which to me. As the sun shone through the golden str... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Kids say the darndest things!: 4 of 30
As an elementary school teacher I am blessed to be surrounded by the company of children every day. Their silliness fills me with energy and revitalizes me. Their laughter reminds me not to take life so seriously and not to take myself so seriously. They enrich my world and I feel blessed to have a job that I love. One of the... More..
Education > Educational Philosophy Personal philosophies of education: 37 of 149
Philosophy of EducationOnce upon a time there was a little girl who hated school. It was okay until this year, but nothing was okay now. She was forced to sit in rows and listen to a big, overbearing and self-important man spew out facts and relate all of his lectures to baseball. She was bored, behind and frustrated. She wan... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Death of a parent: 42 of 155
Last HoursKnowing is the worse part.Slowly, he's fading,Dehydrating.Coughing, gagging, choking,Then nothing.There he lay, motionless,In a white bed,In white sheets,White face.Slowly loosing consciousness,Slowly disappearing,Slowly going.We hear the beeping,Hear the shouts,The cries,Then nothing.He's gone, somewhere all alone.... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Feeding & Breastfeeding Should women be allowed to breastfeed in public areas?: 30 of 105
It bothers me that this is even a subject for debate. Hospitals practically force women to breastfeed their babies. While nursing my son in my maternity ward room, I could hear the nurse giving the young mother next door to me a guilt trip because she didn't want to breastfeed her baby. So, here we are being bombarded with po... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Living fully: 18 of 53
The past is gone.The future's not real.They have no bearing,On how you should feel.Live in the now.Presence is key.Pay attention to moments,So quickly they flee.Then they become past,And you must let them go.Your spirit needs presence,In order to grow.The past is gone.The future's not here.If you live in this moment,You have ... More..
Health & Fitness > First Aid How to prepare for camping first aid: 4 of 10
Be Prepared.As a Girl Guide, a mother and an experienced camper, that is the best advice I can offer you. Be prepared. Nothing spoils a fun family get away like an injury or accident that you are not prepared for. As a child I camped with my parents, and now as a parent, I am camping with my little ones. I speak from experien... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Barriers: 8 of 16
The BarrierMy heart has drowned, my love has died, my life had drained away.My pain. sorrow, and suffering grows stronger day by day.I long to feel your lips on mine, to hold your body near,And hear the loving, caring words you whispered in my ear.You're gone form me, so far away, you left without a care.I miss the tender mom... More..