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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 > Teen Challenges Best inspirational books for teens: 1 of 12
A teenager's world can be filled with angst and troubles. And as much as we'd like to, as parents, we don't have all the answers. They'd like to have a place to turn that isn't us and we can give that to them through inspirational books. Thankfully, there's a virtual bounty of them to choose from. LIFE'S LITTLE INSTRUCTION M... More..
Health & Fitness > Pediatrics Guide to over-the-counter head lice treatments: 1 of 12
In the tiny world of lice, there are two over the counter giants. Side by side on the shelf in your drugstore, Rid and Nix offer similar products, similar packages and similar results. Before you begin to figure out how to get rid of the creepy crawlies, you've got to pick a de-louser. There are prescription creams, shampoos... More..
Health & Fitness > Respiratory Diseases How to help a child with asthma: 1 of 11
Asthma is one of the top 10 chronic illnesses and nearly one third of the 26 million people diagnosed with it are under the age of 18. The reality of having to help children deal with the prospect of a lifelong battle with asthma is an unfortunate fact. While children are resilient, they can have a hard time accepting the fa... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Baby Developmental Stages What to expect during your child's two-month well-baby visit: 1 of 11
Did you warn her that she was getting shots? What about you, are you prepared for your baby's first brush with the needle-bearing nurse who swears she's going to be gentle? That's right, it's time for your bundle of joy's first well-baby appointment! Of course, there's more to a well-baby visit than just immunizations. They ... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Child Behavior & Discipline (Other) How to encourage toddlers to behave in public: 3 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 f... More..
Health & Fitness > Respiratory Diseases Pneumonia and the common cold: 1 of 10
As you clutch your aching head, cough up globs of icky mucus and stare at the sea of waded up tissues on the floor, you begin to wonder if that cold you haven't been able to kick might be something more serious. It's possible. "Walking pneumonia," the more common term for community acquired pneumonia can be confused with the... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Toddlers Assessing obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) in toddlers: 1 of 9
Your little one requires, absolutely requires that you read him Goodnight Moon three times before bed and he must be tucked in and kissed on the forehead and his door must be left open or he will simply not be able to sleep. Should you be worried that he's slipping down the scary slope of a mental illness, namely Obsessive C... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Toddlers Tips for transitioning a stay-at-home child to day care: 1 of 9
Being a stay-at-home mom is not a choice we can all afford to make and transitioning a child from a full day home with parents into a half, or even full days on site with someone else is something that many families have to learn to do. When you leave your little one at daycare and they clutch at your leg, crying and begging... More..
Sports & Recreation > Snowboarding How to get in shape for the snowboarding season: 1 of 9
There's nothing like feeling the crisp winter air on your face as your board glides across the fresh powder or you fly through the air, flawlessly executing a jump you've been practicing for weeks. Of course, there's also nothing like breaking your leg the first day of the boarding season or ending up so sore after your firs... More..
Health & Fitness > Respiratory Diseases TB testing and pregnancy: 1 of 9
Tuberculosis (TB), a serious and life threatening disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis most commonly attacks the lungs. Over 1/3 of the world's population has been exposed and new infections occur at a rate of over one per second. It's a sobering thought as you rub your swelling belly, full of life and new hope. Some... More..