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I'm a mom of two boys. One is currently sixteen and the other one died about three years ago at the age of eleven. There's not a day that goes by that I don't think of him. My symbol for him is angels because he was my little angel. I just lost an unborn

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Relationships & Family > Children & Divorce Divorce: How to help your child cope: 2 of 22
Divorce is not only an emotional time for you, but it's an emotional time for your child too. Your child, like yourself will go through an array of different emotions and feelings during a divorce between you and your souse. How do we help our children deal with this situation? Below is a guide to help you support your child... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Behind the name: Benjamin: 1 of 11
GENDER: Male PRONUNCIATION: BEN-jah-men ETYMOLOGY: It is of Hebrew origin, and its meaning is "son of the right hand", "son of the south", "son of my old age". ORIGIN & HISTORY: There were three different Benjamins in the Bible. 1. Benjamin was the youngest son of Jacob and Rachael. Benjamin was the founder of one of the twe... More..
Health & Fitness > First Aid How to save a choking victim: 1 of 11
Have you ever seen someone choking? Did you know what to do? It's a scary feeling and you can feel helpless at a time like this. Here are some first aid tips on what to do if a person is choking. Determine the Person Is Choking Most people will let you know they're choking by grabbing their throat. Also, to be sure this is t... More..
Computers & Technology > Internet Trends Myspace and dating: 1 of 11
Myspace and dating can be a good experience or a bad experience. I think a lot of it has to do with how it's approached. First of all, please note that I'm referring to adults as I feel that as teenagers go, myspace and dating isn't a good idea. They meet people at school and at work if they have a part time job. High school... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: The Thanksgiving mystery: 4 of 41
The Case of the Ruined Pumpkin Pie Suspects: Seth Julie Tim Mark Lisa Have you ever noticed that near a holiday, teachers will sometimes ask you what that holiday means to you? Well, for me Thanksgiving means a lot of chaos. That's not usually what teachers expect to hear, but in my case, it's true. Before I explain, let me ... More..
Style & Beauty > Skin & Body (Other) Psoriasis: Symptoms and treatment: 1 of 10
What is psoriasis? Psoriasis is a chronic skin condition that causes scaling and inflammation and is believed to be a disorder of the immune system. This non-contagious skin disorder is extremely uncomfortable and highly unattractive, causing the individual possible embarrassment. Psoriasis affects about 2 to 2.6 percent of ... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Behind the name: Brianna: 1 of 10
ETYMOLOGY: Pronounced "bree-AH-nah". In Irish, Gaelic and Celtic, the name means "high, noble, exalted" or "strong". ORIGIN & HISTORY: Brianna is the female form of Brian and is said to have been used as early as sixteenth century England. POPULARITY: Brianna has been on the list for the top 1,000 most popular names for girl... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Behind the name: Maya: 1 of 9
GENDER: Female PRONUNCIATION: There are different ways to pronounce Maya: - MAY-ah - MY-ah - MAH-yah ETYMOLOGY: The name Maya means different things in different languages. In Hindi, it means "dream" or "illusion". In Greek, it means "mother", and in Latin and Spanish, it means "the great one". ORIGIN & HISTORY: The name May... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Behind the name: Caleb: 3 of 26
ETYMOLOGY: The meaning of Caleb in Hebrew is "dog". ORIGIN & HISTORY: - In the Bible, Caleb was a companion of Moses and Joshua. - According to the Bible, God promised the land of Canaan to the Israelites who fled Egypt. Moses sent twelve scouts, one from each of the tribes, into Canaan to report what was there. Among these ... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Behind the name: Noah: 5 of 41
GENDER: Male or female, but predominately male PRONUNCIATION: NOH-ah ETYMOLOGY: The name Noah is originally of Hebrew origin meaning "restful", "peaceful", or "comfort". ORIGIN & HISTORY: The name Noah originated in the Bible. Noah was the survivor of The Great Flood. He was said to have been instructed by God to build an ar... More..