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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 Tips on teaching your teen boy to shave: 1 of 9
He's got peach fuzz above his lip and he knows it. You know it too. It's time for one of those big moments, a rite of passage for all boys: learning to shave. If you are worried that it's too early because the hair is too thin, don't be. You can teach your son to shave as soon as those little wisps become bothersome to him (... More..
Education > College Life Christmas 2007: Great gift certificates for college students and where to get them: 1 of 9
Gift cards are one of the most common gifts lately. No longer relegated to stuffing stockings or given in haste at the last minute after the giver has thrown up his hands in disgust after a long bout of not being able to figure out what to give, they are often the star of the show, being given in grand amounts. Or, they are ... More..
Education > College Life Christmas 2007: Great cookware items for college students: 1 of 9
Cookware for college students is a tricky gamble as many dormitories have strict policies regarding what can and cannot be used in dorm rooms. But, as your college student will soon grow tired of grilled cheese and whatever casseroles the college cafeteria is serving up, you'll definitely want to invest in some cookware item... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Pregnancy Fitness during pregnancy: Finding the time and doing it right: 2 of 16
You can start taking care of your baby before he even sees the world. Gone are the days when we thought exercise was bad for pregnant women. In fact, exercise is good for pregnancy. But, there are still some lingering fears. CAN I JIGGLE MY BABY OUT? With high miscarriage rates, first trimester trepidation is understandable.... More..
Health & Fitness > Respiratory Diseases Inhalant abuse: How to tell if your child is huffing: 1 of 8
If someone offered my young son a bopper, a popper, a snapper or even something as potential innocuous sounding as a glading, I would probably let him extend his hand and make him say please and thank you. The trouble is, they aren't going to offer him these things while I'm around. That's because these are street names for ... More..
Education > College Life Christmas 2007: Relaxing gifts for stressed college students: 1 of 8
College students have one thing in common, they are stressed. Even if your student is a self-confessed party animal and seems to be the life of the party, he's stressed by the new experience of being away from home, added responsibility on his shouldershe just won't admit it to you. Giving a gift of stress-relief to your col... More..
Health & Fitness > Respiratory Diseases COPD signs and symptoms: 2 of 14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a disease that obstructs your airflow and interferes with normal breathing. It slowly damages your airways and is currently the fourth leading cause of death in America. In 2004, nearly 11.4 million Americans were estimated to have COPD. It can often creep up on people slowly, ... More..
Education > College Life Christmas 2007: Gift ideas for commuting college students: 2 of 13
A commuting college student is quite different from the typical college student who gets to decorate their dorm room and convince their parents to buy all kind of nifty gadgets like shower caddies and brand new laptops that they simply must have in order to be a success. They are often bamboozled into using the family comput... More..
Education > Teachers & Administrators Student teachers: Tips for dressing appropriately for the classroom: 2 of 13
When I crossed the threshold of the classroom as a student teacher for tenth grade English, I was a full seven years older than my students. At five foot three and one hundred and ten pounds, I was distinctly dwarfed by many of them. And, I am pretty sure that I'm starting to believe that whole rumor about the hormones in mi... More..
Health & Fitness > Respiratory Diseases How to tell if your child has asthma: 1 of 6
It's three a.m. and you are listening to your daughter coughing in her room. She's been up all night and neither of you have gotten any sleep. This is the third time she's had bronchitis already this year. And, even when the antibiotics wear off, you know she'll still cough at night, after she plays at the park. What should ... More..