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Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting (Other) Commentary: How real life parenting changed your early ideals: 1 of 24
It's only been a little under a year since I've been a mother, but it seems like a lifetime ago. I've essentially changed into an entirely different person, something I did not expect to happen so soon.Since giving birth to my twins required several rounds of fertility treatments, I thought I was prepared to become a mother. ... More..
Relationships & Family > Family Life Best family vacations for teens: 3 of 28
While there isn't a single vacation destination that appeals to all teenagers, there is a rule that all parents of teenagers need to follow when deciding where to go on vacation: let your teenager have almost as much say in the decision-making process as you do.While this may not be an easy thing for parents to accept, they m... More..
Relationships & Family > Family Life Secrets of organized families: 2 of 18
The key to organization lies in knowing where everything is exactly when you need it. It's having a home and place for everything. Organized families follow the same secrets as organized individuals; however, it gets a little trickier when family members don't agree on how to organize their lives.Families need to organize the... More..
Hobbies & Games > Kids Games & Toys Games that encourage kids to use their imagination: 3 of 21
What's the difference between a two and a six year old besides age? A two year old craves exploration. He loves to investigate everything, and his imagination is one of his most powerful brain tools. To him a wooden spoon could be anything from a boat paddle to a spaceship.A six year old, on the other hand, has had to opportu... More..
Home & Garden > Architecture Great architecture schools in the US: 1 of 4
The best architecture school will be the one that's right for you. Before looking at different programs, take an assessment of your future goals first. Are you looking for a prestigious school to put on your resume? Are you looking for a school that will offer you the best internship experience? Or are you looking at a school... More..
Jobs & Careers > Occupations (Other) Jobs you'd love to have: 20 of 45
Waking up to something different every day would be my ideal life. Why settle on one thing you love to do when you may have a passion for many things? Here's what my ideal week would look like....MONDAY: First, I'm a new mom with twins, a boy and a girl, so they would have to be with me, too. That's most important. So in betw... More..
Home & Garden > Cleaning (Other) How to do domestic chores faster: 6 of 12
Turn chores into a game! Here are the top three games I play with myself to get motivated to clean.#1 WHICH CHORE WILL I CHOOSE? I take all the chores that need to be done such as mopping the kitchen and bathroom floor, vacuuming the living room and dusting the bedrooms, and write each task to be done on a small sheet of pape... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting Methods The benefits of giving children choices rather than commands: 20 of 37
It's so easy to simply tell your child "no" when you don't want him or her to do something. To give a child a choice between the right and wrong thing to do (always keeping the child's safety in mind) is time-consuming and often stressful. However, by not introducing children to opportunities to make responsible choices, pare... More..
Arts & Humanities > Writing & Rating at Helium Article writing: Sharing real world experiences in articles: 6 of 11
Helium writers, just like good teachers and public speakers, can effectively use personal experiences to make certain points. Try to remember the last class or seminar you went to. What do you remember the most? Chances are you remember a personal anecdote the speaker shared. When the information you want to share with your r... More..
Relationships & Family > Relationships & Family (Other) Tips for making a move easy for the kids: 9 of 16
Moving with kids can be a scary proposition. It's hard enough to organize and pack all your possessions, keep track of legal details and come to terms with leaving a place that is probably packed full of memories. Throw kids into the mix and your stress level is sure to skyrocket. Your current home may be the only home your k... More..