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I'm in my 30s, a new yorker, married, with children, career woman. Graduate degree. Enjoy NY nightlife, culture, food. Love to travel especially to the Caribbean. Kind of rush writing because of the kids...I've always thought about writing a fictional but

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Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Playing with Barbie dolls: 12 of 25

I remember my first Barbie Doll. The year must have been 1980. We purchased her from Alexanders Department Store. This Barbie had long blond hair but she was tan, which was perfect for me because I am Puerto Rican and tan. Not long after I received my first Barbie did I ask for more. In fact, every time we visited Alexanders...
Education > Reading & Writing Skills The importance of parental involvement in improving a child's literacy: 5 of 10

As research indicates children are very sensitive beings who come into this world ready to learn. As you watch an infant develop into a toddler it is at times amazing what they discover and the joy it brings them. Children are curious, enthusiastic, and energetic. As parents and grandparents and caretakers it is our duty to ...
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting Teens How to keep your teen girl safe when she parties: 7 of 11

Before a teen girl begins to party she must learn the basic rules of safety. I know parents may not feel comfortable in talking with their daughters about alcohol, drugs, sex and violence, but it is a reality we must live with. As a youth, I often learned on the spot what to do and what not to do. I found it difficult to spe...
Parenting & Pregnancy > Baby Accessories How to choose a baby stroller: 4 of 6

Whether your an urban mother or a suburban mother your choice of stroller must be made wisely. First you must consider how often you will be utilizing the stroller and for what purpose. Will you be driving to the mall and using the stroller to tote your baby about as you shop for baby accessories and clothing? Will you be go...
Creative Writing > Novel Excerpts Novel excerpts: Pain in life: 40 of 57

My baby girl is born and her father has visited her once or twice but seems to be concerned with his wife and kids so I guess he won't be a part of her life and I won't force him to be. I have a place to live and so far so good. Its summertime, there's running water, I haven't been mugged, the neighbors are friendly and groc...
Parenting & Pregnancy > Toddlers How to teach toddlers responsibility through chores: 18 of 25

Teaching toddlers responsibility through chores is one of the easiest things a parent can do to help themselves and their toddlers. Toddlers are naturally curious and imitate what they see their parents or caretakers doing. How often do you see a toddler with a cell phone pretending to talk or using paper towels or wipes to ...
Creative Writing > Novel Excerpts Novel excerpts: Life: 132 of 142

The Bronx in the 1970's was a dismal place where buildings were burned down, lots were vacant and full of garbage, graffiti was abundant, music was loud and drugs and numbers were a part of the daily routines of many of its residents. The main avenues were abundant with business. Fordham Road, Third Avenue, Tremont Avenue, G...
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: How I coped with my parent's cancer: 17 of 17

My mother was diagnosed with Lymphoma when I was 17 years old. It was my Senior year in high school. I had an extremely active social life, dating, friends, acquaintances and working part time. My mother had just began a new job where she was finally making good money. She was hospitalized. I visited her at the hospital and ...
Personal Finance > Auto Insurance Guide to shopping for New York auto insurance online: 4 of 4

For the entirety of my auto owning life I have been covered by a popular insurance whose commercials have been extremely catchy. Their claim is that by just calling them and giving them a few minutes you will pay the least amount of auto insurance. Recently, I have come across a website that has connections to dozens of insu...