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I grew up in suburban New Jersey the middle of five children. Ever since I can remember I always had a lot to say and would always say it. In elementary school I had trouble reading and failed spelling in the seventh grade. Writing was not something I enjoyed

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Relationships & Family > Children & Divorce Should you stay for the sake of the kids?: 1 of 54
You find yourself in a relationship with your children's other parent and you are not happy. The love and joy you once shared together has become strained and stressful. It seems you no longer get along and the only communication you have with each other is just another nasty argument. The love and respect for each other ... More..
Arts & Humanities > Writing & Rating at Helium Criteria for rating articles on Helium: 1 of 30
One of the most important responsibilities Helium members have is to rate other writers work. Everyone who writes on Helium gets their work rated. In a nutshell we are all critics. The system of peer to peer rating is an advantage for both writer and rater. The writer gets feedback on their work and the rater reads articles o... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Self-Healing The power of forgiveness: 4 of 65
The power of forgiveness is really the power of freedom and good health. Unresolved conflict, bitterness, and un-forgiveness are at the root of many mental and physical health problems. Studies indicate this is true. Depression, anxiety, insomnia, drug and alcohol addiction, arthritis, colitis, cancer, stress and many othe... More..
Personal Finance > Taxes Ways to spend your income tax refund: 1 of 11
Where do April showers come from? Could it be from all the tears shed because it is tax season? Many shed tears as they mail tax payments to Uncle Sam for taxes owed. Millions of others shed tears of joy because they are getting an income tax refund and are excited about spending it as soon as it comes in the mail. Will you g... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Baby Developmental Stages Should parents allow their babies to cry themselves to sleep?: 2 of 19
Parenting is a very special privilege. With this privilege comes responsibility. The love you have for your child cannot be compared to any other. Mothers love their children even before the day they are born. Dads tend to be clueless until they see their child and feel and touch them after birth. Mom and dad love in differen... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Child Discipline Strategies Does spanking work for disciplining kids?: 4 of 36
Pain is a predictable motivator. When you have pain in your body you go to the doctor. When the pain of debt is overwhelming, you control spending. When you burn yourself with a hot iron, you do not touch a hot iron. When pain follows bad behavior, you stop bad behavior. This is not hard to understand. It is true and it works... More..
Personal Finance > Smart Spending Where to find some smart bargains: 3 of 17
The world economy is in the tank. Stocks are down and 401Ks have lost half their value. Real estate values are at new lows and foreclosures are up. Auto sales have fallen off a cliff, credit has dried up, and unemployment is at a 25 year high. With all this bad news people are tempted to give up and wallow in despair. Le... More..
Relationships & Family > Communication Issues Is communication over-rated: 2 of 10
An ancient script tells a story of a people who were determined to build a tower that would reach the heavens. They gathered together, planned the project and got to work. God noticed from heaven the city and tower they were building and, "The Lord said, "If as one people speaking the same language they have begun to do this,... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Helping Kids Cope Can you buy your children's affection with expensive gifts?: 8 of 38
Affection between a parent and child cannot be bought. It is cultivated over time and is thus given by each freely. The responsibility lies with the parent to sow seeds of unconditional love, caring, and affection in a child so the child will have the building blocks to use when building affectionate relationships in the futu... More..
Personal Finance > Financial Planning How budgeting can improve your life: 12 of 55
Budgeting is not the dirty word many people think it is. The fact is; budgeting is the best way to take control of an out of control life. Budgeting brings balance to what would otherwise be chaos and ruin. With ever increasing competition on the financial resources of every individual, people are being bombarded with enticem... More..