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About me - Heather Tinker

I am currently employed as a social worker at a treatment center for abused children. I love my work and hope that, by the grace of God, I can make a difference in the lives of those children. It's hard work, but the few rewards far outweigh the many challenges.

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Relationships & Family > Talking with Teens & Children Tips for improving parent-child communication
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5 Tips for Improving Parent-Child Communication In my experience as a daughter, a parent, and a licensed professional who works with children, I've found that good communication between parents and children is crucial to healthy relationships. In my personal and professional opinion, theses five tips for improving parent-chil... More..

Relationships & Family > Communication Issues Complaints and their impact on relationships
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What impact does complaining have on relationships? Can you imagine being constantly bombarded with statements like, "You always leave your dirty socks on the floor," "You never take out the garbage," "He always pays more attention to work than to me," or "She never tells me what she wants." For some people, this is a reality... More..

Parenting & Pregnancy > Problems Parents Face Why you may lose interest in sex after having a baby
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The big day is finally here. You're looking forward to holding your precious little one in your arms and starting a new season of your life. Not to mention, you're overjoyed at the prospect of getting rid of your never-ending heartburn and that little foot that's been jammed between your ribs off and on for the last six weeks... More..

Religion & Spirituality > Christian Beliefs & Culture Reflections: Can Mormons be considered Christians
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Who are the Mormons, anyway? Aren't Mormons those guys that drive around in their black mafia van brainwashing unbelievers in the general public? No, maybe not. I think they're actually those people that have to wear plain, old-fashioned clothes and churn butter. That could be. Someone once told me the Mormons believe that a ... More..

Relationships & Family > Family Life What's more important: Your career or your family?
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I firmly believe that family is more important than career, and I try to live my life accordingly. Unfortunately, a lot of people think I'm a walking billboard for crazy. It's too bad they don't know what I know. I got married while I was still attending college and a month later I was pregnant. My husband and I were both goi... More..

Relationships & Family > Dating Commentary Common dating rules for Christian teens
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In today's world, Christian teens may be perceived as a group of stifled young people who never get out and never have any fun. It's true that Christian teens have high standards when compared to the general teen population, but this doesn't mean they can't have a good time. Dating is a great way for teens to practice buildin... More..

Health & Fitness > Exercise & Weight Loss After-baby fitness: Try baby-squats, baby-bridges, and push-up kisses
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After-baby fitness: Try baby-squats, baby-bridges, and push-up kisses The first close look at yourself in the mirror after giving birth can be quite a shock. Your body has undergone incredible changes in the last 9 months. It's a pretty sure bet that your once tight places are a little on the flabby side, while your once flab... More..

Relationships & Family > Dating Commentary Dating vs. courtship
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What's the difference between dating and courtship? Some people see courtship as an outdated notion that brings to mind images of women in fluffy dresses entertaining their betrothed gentleman callers in their parlors. What about dating? Some ultra-conservatives today believe that dating is sinful, worldly, and nothing but an... More..

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