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I live in the western United States with my husband and three boys. I am fortunate to teach Special Education at our local elementary school. I love teaching and children. They are wonderfully optimistic, cute, and fun.

Due to my childhood experiences, I

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Parenting & Pregnancy > Child Behavior & Discipline (Other) Tips on encouraging new and desired behaviors in children: 2 of 6
Seeing our youngest son, Adam, play alone on the playground every day was very hard on me. As a teacher, I have seen him interact with classmates and realize that he is very immature. However, my husband and I have learned that he is just like the little tiger in the children's book, Leo the Late Bloomer. He'll be just fine, ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Police & Prisons Choosing pepper spray for self defense: 1 of 3
I bought my first pepper spray in college, and I am thankful that I did. A retired highway patrolman spoke to the girls in our dorm about self-defense. He highly encouraged us to buy pepper spray because it is very effective when sprayed in someone's face. He explained that it can temporarily blind a person and cause much dif... More..
Education > Special Education Special education: Determining your child's need: 2 of 5
If you have the slightest doubt about your school-age child's need for special education, here are some steps you can follow in order to make a competent and confident decision for your child's wellbeing. 1) Talk to parents of children that have or have had your child's teacher. You may discover that your child is not the onl... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Beliefs & Culture Do you believe in miracles?: 23 of 50
I need to start out by saying that I believe in miracles. I have had enough of them to know that they truly exist. The Lord has performed many miracles in my life and I've relayed some of a particular kind here. I enjoyed writing this article because it brings back many memories that have helped build my faith in God (Yeshua)... More..
Education > Secondary School (Other) Why parents need to be involved in their child's school life: 6 of 9
Wake-up, parents! That was not meant to sound like an insult and was not written to the majority of parents. It is written for those parents that have kids, think they are cute, and don't want to spend much time helping them through school. I am not sure those parents realize what a responsibility children are. They are a tre... More..
Education > Teachers & Administrators Should teachers be allowed to tell parents their child has ADD/ADHD?: 3 of 4
"Your child has a problem. I'm sure he has Attention Deficit Disorder." No parent wants to hear that and no teacher should ever say that. I know from experience. That is what a teacher told us when our son was in Kindergarten. She said he often acted as if he was 'in another world'. He often didn't do or follow what the oth... More..