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Substitute paraprofessional, freelance writer and advocate for families of children with special needs in Philadelphia, PA. Married mother of two children.

BA in Marketing from Holy Family University, 1995, with a minor in Journalism.

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Politics, News & Issues > US Elections Hillary Clinton's qualifications to be president: 13 of 35

I hadn't felt that Hillary Clinton could relate to women like me - a freelance print and website designer, writer, mother of two, a homemaker and advocate for families of special needs children - but I voted for her because of who she does represent, and what she has come to symbolize for me. Hillary represents my oldest dau...
Style & Beauty > Fashion Trends & Styles Tips for shopping with your preteen girl: 7 of 17

Now that my oldest daughter has reached "preteen" stage, shopping has become a whole new challenge. Torn between "little girl" and "wannabe 15", my daughter wants to be a tomboy, cute, fashionable, sweet, and cool all at the same time! Unfortunately, she was born to a K-Mart family, not an Express family - so the shopping we...
Health & Fitness > Allergies School districts should bar anyone from bringing peanut products to school: 33 of 43

I am the mother of a special needs child. She is highly sensitive to milk products and, while no longer allergic, she attends a special preschool that does bar any nut products from school premises. I agree with this, considering the number of infant through preschool-aged children who attend classes at this school, which al...
Education > Special Education What to know before your child is evaluated for learning disabilities: 8 of 10

As the parent of a child with learning disabilities, I know how overwhelming it can be to prepare for meetings, evaluations, and doctor's appointments. At first, it is easy to feel "outmatched" - as though the experts have all the answers and you're just waiting for the verdict on your child. If your child needs help with sp...
Pets & Animals > Pet Ownership Pet ownership in an economic recession: 26 of 32

Feeding and caring for your pet during tough economic times can be a challenge, but it is not impossible. Stores like PetCo and PetsMart carry many brands of pet food and pet care supplies at cheaper prices, and often have free store cards that offer additional sales and coupons to registered customers. Ask for their store c...