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With my children growing more independent and in school full time, I found that the spare time I so craved years ago when I was changing diapers 24/7 and had a kid wrapped around my leg, was finally here! I didn't have any trouble filling in the newly found

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Health & Fitness > Childhood Disorders How to spot dyslexia in young children: 1 of 2
Is it a Learning Disability or MoreIt seemed like our daughter was continually getting reprimanded at home for incomplete, simple tasks; such as, cleaning her room, setting the table, or even getting dressed. One evening when she expressed great frustration because she could not get out of the tub, dry off and get dressed by ... More..
Style & Beauty > Anti-Aging How to diminish the appearance of age spots: 1 of 2
If I could go back about 20 years, maybe I would have chosen not to lie out and bake in the sun for hours with my friends if I knew then what I know now. No one can go back, so I move forward and try to fix what has happened to my face. I remember the brown patches/spots on my grandmother's skin, but it never occurred to me t... More..
Arts & Humanities > Helium Dos & Don'ts The most common mistakes new Helium users make: 18 of 35
I Made No "Mistake" Joining HeliumI can't believe it has been three months since I first submitted an article to "Helium". I look back now and can only chuckle at how "green" I was to the world of writing. I was like a college freshman on the first day of class. I really didn't know what I was doing and just learned as I went... More..
Education > Educational Philosophy The definition of a teacher: 13 of 25
When I explored this topic I readily started putting thoughts together on school teachers and what defines a good teacher of education. The thought hit me though that the word "teacher" can be used in such a broad way that it changed my entire perspective on teachers and what really does define a teacher. I ventured outside t... More..
Arts & Humanities > Writing Tips How to get started writing a book once you have a great idea: 8 of 15
Book CentsIf you are interested in writing a book that indicates that you probably have ideas of what you want to write about. This is the hardest part; coming up with an idea that will appeal to the audience enough to have them want to read your story. You want an idea that a variety of people can relate to so that it can br... More..
Arts & Humanities > Children's Literature How books affect children: 22 of 40
Questioning how books affect children is like asking what draws kids to Santa Claus. The places, adventures, and skills that books introduce to children are endless as well as developmentally rewarding. Give a child a book and there is no telling where it will take them. Books condition children at home before school years wh... More..
Entertainment > TV Show Reviews TV show reviews: Supernanny: 11 of 20
Would you like to have a nanny? I would love it, but since we cannot afford such a costly luxury, we settle for the next best thing, free advice from an actual nanny once a week. I am referring to the reality show "The Super Nanny" starring trained au pair, Jo Frost.Once the winning family's video has been viewed by Jo, the f... More..
Education > Primary School (Other) Teaching life skills in the elementary school classroom: 5 of 9
With single parent homes, grandparents having legal guardianship of grandchildren, and kids who return to an empty home each afternoon becoming the norm in our society, it is more important, now than ever, that life skills be reinforced and taught in the elementary schools. When brought to life in the classroom, it can prepar... More..
Health & Fitness > General Health (Other) Why Walgreens is a great neighborhood pharmacy: 9 of 16
I think that where you live has a lot to do with the quality of a pharmacy such as Walgreens. For instance, before we moved from the south to the Pacific Northwest, we had a terrific Walgreens store and pharmacy.Our home town Walgreens pharmacy team was fabulous. I have two younger children so they got to know me quite well d... More..
Entertainment > TV Networks & Industry TV network reviews: The Weather Channel: 4 of 7
If only I would have had more interest in chemistry class in high school to have had the opportunity to pursue a degree in meteorology in college. My life would be saturated (no pun intended) with blizzards, wind storms, and hurricanes. The sad truth is I engross myself in these news making weather events anyhow through my co... More..