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I am just starting to write again, which is what I'd really wanted to do in the first place. I graduated from college with a degree in English and Secondary Education. But, instead of becoming a teacher, I followed a childhood dream of joining the military

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Parenting & Pregnancy > Child Behavior & Discipline (Other) How to encourage toddlers to behave in public: 1 of 31
It happens to the best of parents; a monster toddler meltdown tantrum in aisle three, a smashed cookie on your best friend's loveseat, or a bitten hand. Toddlers do what toddlers do. Their emerging independence, coupled with their lack of impulse control and their inability to verbalize everything they want to say can make fo... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting Tips Tips to help mothers stay organized: 2 of 44
With kids at practice, husbands at late meetings and moms running the show, no wonder trying to get organized can be difficult. Before you roll your eyes at the mom who breezes through the supermarket, checking off her organized list, holding children who have on matching socks; read through these top ten get organized tricks... More..
Health & Fitness > Nutrition & Health Issues How to prevent overweight children from eating too much: 1 of 22
When your baby had cute little pudge rolls on his legs, it was adorable. Squeezing his cheeks was nothing short of gleeful. But as your baby grows into a toddler and into an adolescent, it's time to focus on nutrition and eating.Childhood obesity is on the rise. In the United States, more than 30% of adults are obese, setting... More..
Health & Fitness > Healthy Living & Wellness How healthy is your home?: 1 of 16
With crime, pollution, terrorists, even every day stressors like our jobs and high gas prices, we look to our homes as the one place where we are safe and protected. It's no wonder that we spend up to 90% of our lives there. But, unbeknownst to us, our homes can be dangerous to us, posing sneaky health risks to our families. ... More..
Style & Beauty > Clothing Tips & Advice Hot fashion: The professional woman's guide to wardrobe during Rio Grande Valley's hottest days: 1 of 14
Sitting on your porch, sipping a cocktail and being supremely satisfied with your choice of community as the temperature soars to a comfortable 80 degrees on a typical December day, it's hard to come up with reasons why anyone would chose to live anywhere other than the Rio Grande Valley. With its temperate climate, booming l... More..
Health & Fitness > Health Care Tips for preparing your child for a hospital stay: 1 of 14
A child would rightfully be terrified of spending a night in the hospital, if not a week, or a month. They can be cold, sterile environments and even at their best, they are simply not as comfortable as their homes. Preparing a child for a hospital stay is imperative to making it a little more comfortable and a little less sc... More..
Health & Fitness > Disease Prevention Skin problems caused by swimming pools: 1 of 14
Swimming is a fantastic low-impact cardiovascular exercise. The heart healthy benefits are numerous and there's no words to describe the refreshing tingle as your body slices through the water on a hot day. But, as with anything you subject your body to, there are some potential nasty risks. Skin and health problems can creep... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenthood Potential parents: Wrong reasons to have a baby: 3 of 41
Hopefully, you aren't assessing your readiness to become a parent as you are precariously hovering over the toilet bowl, trying to pee on that tiny stick. If you are trying to figure it all out a bit earlier than that, you are probably a bit ahead of the game. Still, there are some wrong reasons to begin to feel those yearnin... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Teen Challenges Tips on talking to your teen boy about sex: 1 of 13
That little bottom that you swaddled just a few short minutes ago is ready for something very adult and better be ready to talk about it. That's right; it's s-e-x. If you aren't prepared, you are sending your son into a dangerous world, rife with very real physical, emotional and perhaps legal consequences.GET OVER YOURSELF A... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Teen Challenges Tips on teaching your teen girl to shave: 1 of 13
It's embarrassing to be a hairy beast. At least that's how your daughter feels when she suddenly realizes that she has a layer of fine black hairs blanketing her legs or dangling from her underarms. Or worse, if someone's pointed the offensive hairs out to her before she's noticed them herself, she's humiliated. And, she need... More..