Articles written by Ruth Woodhouse - Page 4

What is Helium

About me - Ruth Woodhouse

Hi there! My name is Ruth and I live in Canberra, which is the capital city of Australia and the seat of parliament - but don't hold that against me - most of us who live here are just average families battling along from day to day.

I am in my forties and

+ more bio information

RSS Feed

Relationships & Family > Siblings Brothers, sisters, and favorites: 2 of 42
I grew up as an only child, so I have no personal knowledge of the dynamics of sibling relationships. I always wished I had an older brother and a younger sister, but no doubt if I had, there would have been at least some sibling rivalry. I feel sure I would value having them to share special bonds and memories of childhood w... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Bible Study Your favorite Bible story: 2 of 42
I have always loved the Old Testament story of the life of Joseph. It's no wonder the musical presentation of the story, "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" - written by the team of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice - never remains as popular as ever since it was produced in 1965.The story of Joseph's life is compel... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Child Behavior & Discipline (Other) What your children should know about personal hygiene: 1 of 21
Teaching personal hygiene to children can be an ongoing challenge and you have to keep reinforcing some messages - especially once they start school. I don't know if this is a bigger issue with boys than girls - but certainly I have found with my six-year-old son that he conveniently forgets to do basic personal hygiene routi... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Helping Kids Cope The pros and cons of children watching the daily news: 1 of 21
When I was a child I remember we had a single news broadcast that we watched every evening. Like many kids, I thought the news was boring. My only other memory of it is of being horrified by the constant items about the fighting between Catholics and Protestants in Northern Ireland - and being terrified about the "Cold War". ... More..
Arts & Humanities > Arts & Humanities (Other) The case for audio books: 1 of 20
Audio books are great value in so many different situations and life circumstances. They can indeed be an absolute godsend to people who have various kinds of disabilities that make it difficult, or even impossible, for them to freely read for themselves - or for that matter, participate in countless other activities. We had ... More..
Entertainment > Entertainment (Other) You know you are having a dumb moment when..: 1 of 20
Dumb moments have become all too common for me in the past decade, due largely to the fact that I'm now in my 40s and have also been under a considerable amount of stress. Since my little girl passed away just before Christmas, I've had even more than usual. I really can't blame it on the blonde tips I had put in my hair a fe... More..
Entertainment > Celebrity Biographies Will Victoria Beckham: Coming to America be worth watching?: 1 of 20
I wouldn't even watch this show for two minutes. I really couldn't be bothered - and I find the whole media frenzy over celebrities like the Beckhams a big bore! Sure, David Beckham might be able to play soccer (football) extraordinarily well - and he may even be known for taking up a few good causes. As for his wife, she may... More..
Sciences > Psychology What a smile can do: 1 of 19
A smile can do so many good things - for the person who gives it and also for whoever the blessed recipient is. I'll start with the giver. A smile can transform a person's face. It can even make somebody plain quite simply beautiful. It can fill out sagging, lined, wrinkly skin - and that alone gives us a very good reason to ... More..
Sciences > Psychology Understanding "emo": 1 of 19
Until less than a year ago, I had never heard of the term "emo" before, when I heard it used in relation to young people who cut themselves. Since then I have heard reference to it several times and always it has been used in a negative way. I understand that the term refers to people - generally teenagers - who are extremely... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Teen Challenges Should teens be given a curfew by parents?: 3 of 56
Yes, most certainly teens should be given a curfew. It's just part of the overall safety net of limits that loving parents should place around their offspring who are beginning to experiment with some degree of independence and freedom. Without limits set by their parents, teenagers are in grave danger and could all too easil... More..