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Vicki Stockard Phipps is a happily married retired teacher and mother of three. Born and raised in the Lone Star State, she received her degree and teaching certificate in 1982, where she specialized in speech-language pathology, special education, child

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Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenthood The changing role of the father: 1 of 29
Has the role of what it means to be a father changed? Considering how the roles of mothers have changed, with so many single moms, I'd day it has. It had to, after all. The best way I can explain is to share a true story with you. Three years ago, I witnessed an amazing thing in a hospital maternity ward. A young man picked ... More..
Relationships & Family > Divorce Psychology After a divorce: When to start dating again: 1 of 29
The divorce may be final, but are you ready to start dating again? Maybe so, but maybe not. Before you set yourself up for failure, read this list , Signs that you are ready to date: 1. An entire day goes by, and you haven't thought of how you hate your ex one time. Before you'll be ready to date, the time must come when you... More..
Society & Lifestyle > North American Culture Sleepless in America: Exploring the culture of fear: 1 of 28
There are many reasons to be afraid today in the United States. Ironically, in the land of the free, some of us Americans have become prisoners of our own abode. We might lay awake all night with our home locked up tight, wondering if someone will bust through our front door. Who knows which house will become victimized by a... More..
Relationships & Family > Friends & Peers (Other) Should you interfere in a friend's unhealthy relationship?: 4 of 111
When a friend is living within an unhealthy relationship, you'll most likely become that friend's listening ear and when that friend has been a friend for years, it's hard not to interfere when they vent their frustrations, anger and fear. It's just what friends do, but when a friend vents their relationship issues through y... More..
Relationships & Family > Cheating Spouses & Affairs Why women go back to husbands who cheat: 1 of 27
Why women go back or never leave the husband who cheats is a mystery to those who don't know how it feels to be betrayed that way. Still, chances are that if you are married, you'll be cheated on some day. It's an ironic cruelty that too often goes with commitment. Men are not inherently monogamous and women intuitively unde... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Teen Challenges The role of religion in teen life: 2 of 53
The role of religion in a teen's life can make the difference between a teen who hides and a teen who shines, no matter what his or her home life is like. There's nothing like a spiritual life that can take a teen's low self esteem and create a well rounded and balanced human being who has a sense of belonging, and the benef... More..
Education > Educational Philosophy How to be a good teacher: 2 of 51
You might have two or three degrees and still have no ability to teach. You could be the most intelligent man or woman alive, but in a classroom full of students, you'd never survive. Good teachers are born that way, and a college degree is simply icing on the cake. The key to being a good teacher will revolve around the tea... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Political & Economic Theory Republication or Democrat: Which do you choose and why: 1 of 25
You know, politics these days remind me of every time I go to Mexico. When you rise above the scary part, you end up in paradise where you'll be in the lap of luxury, so when it came to my vote in 2008, it was either hope or fear based hate. It was a moral issue for me, so there didn't seem to be any better choice to make bu... More..
Relationships & Family > Relatives Tips for dealing with a mother in law: 1 of 23
Young wives tend to provide mother-in-law advice all the time, but unless you've been on both ends of the in-law spectrum, your advice will be given through a limited view of the truth. Wisdom comes from experience, and that's why wisdom seems to arrive when you begin to play both in-law roles at the same time. HOW TO DEAL W... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenthood Family 2008: The changing role of the mother: 1 of 23
The role of mothers today, in 2008, has changed since my day. I consider that fact amazing since I don't think of myself as that old, but hey, maybe I'm wrong? When I was a child, my mom worked all day long, which was rare at the time, so I learned about a mother's role from watching TV. Here, I will list what I learned abou... More..