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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 development

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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 about... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Self-Healing How one can get over anger, frustration and resentment and find peace: 1 of 22
Forgiveness holds the key to peace and serenity, and that's the fist tip I'll share with you when it comes to letting go of a bitter, old soul and finding peace with it. In fact, I'll share more tips with you, but first, allow me to share the mystery of my history. Doing so will help you see why I think and believe the way I ... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Adolescence Benefits of extra-curricular activities for teens: 1 of 22
Benefits of extra-curricular activities for teensEveryone knows that the core of education is within the curriculum, but extra-curricular activities are vital in teaching our teens the basics in, not only surviving life, but finding a life that's abundantly blessed. The key to a teens success later on in life, has everything ... More..
Education > Special Education Children with special needs: Are teachers getting too involved?: 1 of 22
Due to the fact that society is weary of paying the disabled's way through life, this creates the need to teach children with special needs more effectively. This fact leads to the need for teachers to become more and more involved with special needs children, but we must consider a few facts before we can answer the question... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Going back home: 1 of 21
Sometimes I wondered if peace would ever be found for me. It seems that I'd looked for it everywhere, but who'd have thought that I'd find it in Wichita Falls? Going home again after years of distance can be a good place to find serenity, and if you can find it there, you can find it anywhere. This seemed very strange to me. ... More..
Relationships & Family > Male / Female Communication Styles Popular questions women ask men: 1 of 21
My husband can't stand it when he's asked a question and especially from me. It's as if he believes the question is attacking him. He gets so defensive and it really bothers me, so the other day I asked him, "Why do you hate to be asked questions?" After a moment or two of what seemed to be a void space in time, he finally an... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenthood How to befriend your adult child: 1 of 21
Befriending your adult child:Your child is grown and on her own, so your relationship has taken on a new aura. It's hard to describe, but it almost feels like friendship. You find that sometimes you don't react to what your daughter says, they way you once did. Instead, you respond in a friendly way. More importantly, you beg... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Self-Awareness & Realization The importance of self-esteem for adult happiness and success: 1 of 20
Humility is a virtue unless there's a feeling of unworthiness. I know this today, because you see, my low self-esteem taught me. It was only when I began to see myself through God's eyes that I realized mine were blind, and that's why I'd like to share what I've learned about self-esteem and how it can lead us to, or distance... More..
Relationships & Family > Dating Psychology How addiction to love can be unhealthy: 1 of 20
This title might be misleading, because it isn't just that addiction to love can sometimes be unhealthy, but the fact is that love addiction is always an unhealthy way to relate. Anything addicting requires someone who gets sick with it. The addiction can begin with something good which the addict turns into an abusive and to... More..
Arts & Humanities > Philosophical Concepts What is deja vu?: 1 of 20
Deja vu is defined as a feeling of having already experienced the present situation. It's a French phrase that means, 'already seen,' but the best way for me to explain deja vu is to share my story with you. A MEMORY OF SOMETHING ALREADY SEEN:One day, in a place that seems far away today, I was driving down a lonely old road,... More..