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I have a Masters Degree in Social Work and have been a counselor, group facilitator, program manager and evaluator. My expertise is in the areas of family relationships, parenting, conflict and stress management, mental health and family violence.

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Food & Drink > Poultry Recipes Recipes: Crockpot chicken and vegetable: 1 of 6
Your complete dinner in one pot! This meal has been a family favorite for years, it appeals to the meat and potato lovers in the family, and is also quite low fat. You can quickly and easily assemble the ingredients in the morning, and leave it to cook all day in your slow cooker. Add the dumpling batter to the pot hour befo... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Problems Parents Face Single parents: Tips for dealing with frustration: 2 of 9
Parenting is challenging whether you are a single parent or part of a parenting team. The extra stress for a single parent comes from having to shoulder those day to day frustrations alone. Keeping on top of all the household chores, being responsible for the family and work and a myriad of child related activities on one's ... More..
Sports & Recreation > Golf How to pick the right golf destination for you: 3 of 10
Memorable vacations are usually not a matter of chance or luck but the result of careful planning and attention to organizational details. And of course the right companions and excellent weather and brilliant play, etc... Here are some suggestions to help you plan your next great golf holiday using the resources of the Inte... More..
Travel > Travel Planning & Advice First time traveler's guide to China: 4 of 13
China is an immense country with diverse geography, climate and culture. In February, you can be snorkeling at a resort on Hainan Island in the South China Sea, or viewing the amazing ice sculptures at the Harbin Winter Carnival north of Beijing. Because of the tremendous scope of travel to China I have decided to narrow the... More..
Travel > Travel Planning & Advice What to consider when choosing the right vacation for you: 3 of 6
Have you ever gone on vacation and had a miserable time? Or, you've had fun and your partner wishes he or she had stayed home. Take this quiz and find out more about your travel style and what to consider when choosing the vacation that is right for you. Choose the one answer to each question that describes you best. When ma... More..
Food & Drink > Cooking (Other) Art and science of cooking: 1 of 2
"No one who cooks, cooks alone. Even at her most solitary, a cook in the kitchen is surrounded by generations of cooks past, the advice and menus of cooks present, the wisdom of cookbook writers." Laurie Colwin This quote beautifully expresses how the combination of both knowledge and skill works together to inspire superb c... More..
Food & Drink > Cooking (Other) Book reviews: Nourishing Traditions by Sally Fallon: 1 of 1
Nourishing Traditions: The Cookbook that Challenges Politically Correct Nutrition and the Diet Dictocrats. by Sally Fallon, with Mary Enig, Ph.D. (revised 2nd Edition, 2001) I have been reading about this book on the Internet for sometime and was intrigued by the author's assertion that the popular rubric of what constitutes... More..
Travel > Travel Planning & Advice Where to find great business traveler gifts: 1 of 1
If you have a business traveler on your gift list one of best resources for finding that special "wow" gift is the Internet. On line shopping for all kinds of consumer goods is easy and efficient. You can review a wider range of products in a fraction of the time it takes to shop in person; and you can arrange for direct shi... More..
Food & Drink > Cooking (Other) How to become a better cook: 4 of 6
Do you wish you were a better, more confident cook? Do you lack the self-assurance to try new recipes? One of the essential elements of being a proficient cook is to love what you do, so it stands to reason that the more successes you have in the kitchen, the greater will be your enjoyment and self confidence. Follow these t... More..
Food & Drink > Diet, Health & Organic Foods Prebiotics: The latest health craze: 2 of 3
Prebiotics and probiotics go hand in hand to promote good health. Together they produce good bacteria and get rid of bad bacteria in your digestive tract. Let's find out what they are, how they work and most importantly where you get them. Our digestive tracts contain millions of bacteria and there are as many as 400 differe... More..