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I'm Tina Pollard. I live in a small town in Virginia with a population of who knows (how do people always know this?). Besides writing recommendation letters and wedding speeches for friends and family, I have had the opportunity to write family humor articles

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Parenting & Pregnancy > Teen Challenges Are you really ready to move out of your parents' house?: 2 of 40
Points to Ponder When You've Decided to Move out of your Parent's House:You've decided to move out of your parent's house. Are you ready?Unless there are tragic or unavoidable circumstances that have forced you to move, this should be one of the most exciting times of your life. This is the beginning of your independence. Thi... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Teen Challenges Should parents teach children how to drink alcohol responsibly or maintain a no-use policy at home?: 2 of 18
It's called lazy parenting. It's so much easier to be "cool" in your children's eyes than it is to do the right thing and deal with the fact that sometimes your kids are going to think you're the worst person on the planet. You are "so lame." So what!I have three teenagers and drinking vs no-drinking has been an on-going issu... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: How I learned to live on less: 7 of 36
Four children, three dogs, two middle of the road incomes, and one stretched (like an orthodontics rubber band) budget!Actually, in the beginning, there was no budget. There was David, my husband. He was our budget. His idea of budgeting money was to pay our bills when a bill collector called and asked for the money. Yeah, so... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting Tips Empty nest: Tips for avoiding the urge to parent your adult child: 9 of 31
For eighteen plus years they've been your baby they're still your baby. How do you stop treating your grown child as if (s)he is still totally dependant on you? It's not easy and it will take practice. Just as you made mistakes and did things by trial and error while raising them, the same will be true for letting them go.If ... More..
Travel > Travel Planning & Advice How to plan an unforgettable family vacation: 7 of 23
The best family vacation we ever took was the one we didn't stress out planning. Even our children agree it was the family vacation they'll never forget.My husband and I took time off from work. We made arrangements for our pets. We packed our suitcase, hid it in the closet and then left for our last day of work before vacati... More..
Relationships & Family > Married Life Who should lead the family.: 4 of 13
In a family where traditional Christian values are in place, the leader of the home is the husband (father). It is often misunderstood that this position of leadership is in someway meant to glorify the man. This was not the intent as it was written in the Bible. The position of leadership was intended for families where the ... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: A baseball mystery: 8 of 25
Scratching up the SaintsSection ISuspectsa. Paul Wrightb. Mrs. Wrightc. Gunnerd. MarcusSection IIBody"You've GOT to be kidding!" Robert yelled from the dugout as the umpire called a third strike on the Saint's batter. Angry, he let loose a swift kick aimed at a bucket of balls that sat near the entrance of the dugout.Marcus l... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Childhood Development Can you predict your child's future height?: 1 of 1
Two of my three children are almost fully grown and the heights that were predicted for them have proven accurate. As for the third, it appears he may surpass his projected height. Then again, maybe he's going to be quick to the finish line and then stay put. It's impossible to say.I'm 5'7 1/2 inches tall. Their father is 5'1... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenthood Potential parents: How parenthood changes priorities: 22 of 38
When deciding whether or not to have children it's important to think about what your priorities are now and how they will change once you become responsible for another life. In the excitement of planning for a baby, you may have a clouded view on how life will change for you and your spouse.In the beginning you'll want to t... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Adolescence Parenting teens: Knowing how to choose your battles: 9 of 15
Having three teenagers (19, 17, 15), I've learned the hard way about choosing my battles. As I've won a few and lost a few I've come away with a bit of knowledge. I've also preserved my sanity by learning what's not worth fighting over. Before engaging in a battle, I try to think, "Will this make a difference in five years?" ... More..