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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 child,

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Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Behind the name: Elsa: 1 of 8
GENDER:FemalePRONUNCIATION:EL-sahETYMOLOGY:There are many different meanings for the name Elsa in different languages: - In Hebrew, Greek, and English it means "My God is my oath". - In Old German it means "noble" or "devoted to God". - In Spanish it means "truth". - In Scandinavian it means "consecrated to God".ORIGIN & HIST... More..
Food & Drink > Dining Etiquette How tipping works: 11 of 87
Tipping the wait staff at a restaurant is a huge dilemma. How much should you leave. Do you have to leave a tip? You always hear that waiters and waitresses don't get that much money per hour and that they have to share their tips. How much of this is really true? Are there any myths surrounding what you've heard about tippin... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Child Discipline Strategies What do children learn by doing chores?: 7 of 52
Most of us had household chores assigned to us as children. Now, as parents, we assign chores to our children. At some point, most children express to their parents that they feel the chores are unfair. We, as parents know it's not unfair and it's for their own good. However, why is it for their own good? What lessons are the... More..
Relationships & Family > Divorce & Legal Issues Tips for hiring a divorce attorney: 1 of 7
The truth of the matter is that you don't need an attorney for a divorce. It's strongly suggested that you have one, especially when you have children and assets involved. I would suggest that if you can at all afford one or can work around finances to afford one, to do it. It will make things a lot easier and cleaner during ... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Behind the name: Caleb: 4 of 27
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 twelv... More..
Relationships & Family > Divorce Psychology Dealing with mixed emotions for your ex-spouse: 4 of 26
There are several emotional stages you go through when going through a divorce. With these different stages come a various array of emotions toward your ex-spouse which may include, but aren't limited to anger, blame, hatred, love, admiration, desperation, and jealousy. One or more of these emotions for your ex-spouse can cre... More..
Health & Fitness > Disease (Other) Eczema: Symptoms and treatment: 5 of 30
What is eczema? Eczema, also called "dermatitis", is an allergic condition that affects the skin. It's a non-contagious disease that is suspected to be hereditary and goes hand-in-hand with hay fever or asthma. Eczema often preludes hay fever or asthma and sometimes occurs years before. It's seen mainly in children and some p... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Adolescence What no one talks about: How wonderful it is to have teenagers: 3 of 16
Is there such a thing as a wonderful teenager? Yes. I have two living in my home. The two of them are so different that at times I feel as if I'm living with "The Odd Couple", but they are both, none the less, amazing young men. First, there is my sixteen year old son. This young man has been through a lot in his childhood. T... More..
Relationships & Family > Dating Commentary What qualifies a man as dating potential?: 8 of 40
What qualifies a man to be dating potential? That's a very broad statement. A man might be dating potential for you, but may be out of the question for me. However, there are some basic guidelines that everyone can use to determine the "datability" of a man.Make a List First, make a list of qualities in men and put each of th... More..
Sciences > Anthropology (Other) An introduction to evolutionary anthropology: 1 of 5
Evolutionary anthropology is the study of the evolution of man. This is an extremely broad subject since there are signs of primate life as far back as 55 million years ago. When I think of evolution, I still think of stand up comedian Jay London. If you've never seen him, picture an extremely massive man with a huge bone str... More..