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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

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Parenting & Pregnancy > Fertility Issues Decision to have a baby: 1 of 18
There are, of course, many factors involved in the decision to have a baby. I do not intend to try and cover them all here. I just wish to offer some insight that I have gained in recent years which just may be of help to somebody else who is reading articles on this subject.In today's sophisticated society, many women are pu... More..
Education > Early Childhood Ed Explaining why children love learning about animals: 1 of 18
There are a number of reasons why children love learning about animals. To start with, they hold a fascination simply because they are other living creatures. In that way they are obviously like us in some ways - and yet so very different to us. There is also such a wonderful variety of them - and they are so diverse in size,... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Food & Agriculture Should people eat only locally produced, organic food?: 1 of 18
As ideal as it may sound, it really is not practical for most people to limit themselves to eating locally-produced organic food. There are a number of reasons why this is the case. To start with, geographical location influences what is available at any stage of the year. Obviously tropical fruits and vegetables will not be ... More..
Education > Homework & Testing How involved should parents be in kids' homework?: 1 of 18
How much parents become involved in their kids' homework surely depends on the individual child's age and personal needs. I would think that most children in kindergarten to year 2 would be needing at least some assistance with their homework each day. In fact, during the kinder year in particular, this would be imperative if... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christianity (Other) Reflections: Can good Christians really listen to secular music: 1 of 17
Britain's "prince of pop", Cliff Richard, a devout Christian who has been singing rock'n'roll for nearly five decades, sang a great song some years ago that asked, "Why should the devil have all the good music?" Cliff's phenomenal career which has been largely secular but has also included many Christian songs, presents a wor... More..
Relationships & Family > Communication Issues Should families take time out for dinner and communication?: 1 of 17
Yes, meal times are an essential dynamic in family life. As children grow up and become involved in various activities, the family can be fragmented for the best part of the day and evening, with everyone scattered to the four winds, so to speak. At least the evening meal ought to be a time when everybody is united for some q... More..
Arts & Humanities > Thoughts on Writing Why you're never too old to write: 4 of 65
No matter how old you are, you have something of value to contribute to other people's lives. One way you can do that is by recording your life's vast experiences, your thoughts, views and opinions that have been honed over many years. Older people have a wealth of wisdom and insight to share that the rest of us can be helped... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Dogs: 11 of 176
MAN'S BEST FRIENDThere's not a doubt he's man's best friend,His heart beats true until the end.He wags his tail and not his tongue,Deserves his praises to be sungBy all whose lives are richer forA friend who always will adoreThe one who meets his simple needs -Like friendly words and daily feeds,And pats upon his loyal head,F... More..
Relationships & Family > Marriage Psychology Can you be yourself after marriage?: 1 of 16
Of course you can be yourself after marriage. You should always be yourself. If you cannot be yourself in marriage, then there is something seriously wrong with the relationship. Nobody should marry a person with whom there is any level of dissatisfaction - or else the relationship is surely doomed from the start.Both individ... More..
Style & Beauty > Fashion Trends & Styles Should Goths be allowed to wear what they want without being judged?: 1 of 16
In western society in the 21st century there are very few restrictions to what people can wear. Just about anything goes. You don't even have to look particularly decent. You can wear almost nothing at all and get away with it as long as the minimal essentials are covered. In many cases very little is left to the imagination.... More..