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Kathy Stemke has a passion for writing, the arts and all things creative. She has a B.S. from Southern Connecticut State University and Covenant Life Seminary, as well as graduate coursework from New York Institute of Technology and Columbia University. Hanging

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Education > Reading & Writing Skills Tips for hooking kids on reading: 1 of 37
There's nothing quite like seeing a child's eyes light up with joy because they've finally read their first word. Having fun with language is the key you need to unlock the world of reading to your child. The following are tips for hooking kids on reading. Try them and see what works for you and your child.1. Make reading a h... More..
Education > Reading & Writing Skills How to encourage your child to read: 2 of 70
Young children learn by reading books and participating in experimentation and play. Books increase their vocabulary and understanding about many exciting subjects. Reading opens up new worlds and cultures to them. It can also enhance their social skills. Reading print books improve their eye-hand coordination as they tur... More..
Personal Finance > Personal Finance (Other) Five mistakes to avoid when raising cash quickly: 1 of 34
Do you need cash to pay bills today? Don't panic! It's important to have a plan. Americans have too many possessions. Go through your house and gather the things you can live without. Do some research to find their values and sell them in the right market. A booth in a flea market for a weekend is inexpensive and can help you... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Faith: 10 of 277
You are my living space, My breathing air. You are in me, I am in You In Christ, my hiding place. You are my safe harbor I rest in your mercy I float in your embrace Safe in Christ, my hiding place. You are my hope, my vision My destiny is in your hands Your mysteries unfold to me Inspired in Christ, my hidin... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Words: 12 of 260
Every word has a certain destiny.Some, dark and cancerous, destroy you.Others, thieves, rob your serenity.Carefully calculated, deceptive wordsdo harm, righteous on the outside,inside they have a heart of fear.Filter words of separation and elitism,words that divide nations and people.prejudice always brings death.God's etern... More..
Education > Early Childhood Ed Teaching toddlers to read: 1 of 18
Learning language skills starts at birth. Children are naturally interested in mimicking sounds and words. In fact, children develop much of their capacity for reading in the first three years of life, when their brains grow to 90% of their adult weight. When parents sing, talk and read to their kids, brain cell links are str... More..
Personal Finance > Investing Basics Investing in green technology: 1 of 15
Investing in green can keep you out of the red and in the black. Green or cleantech subsectors cover many areas, including Energy generation, storage, and efficiency. Cleantech is now seen as a fast growing sector due to the rising price of oil and the new awareness of environmental concerns.Skyrocketing crude oil prices, lim... More..
Business > Entrepreneurship (Other) Entrepreneur success stories: 1 of 14
James Dyson and Dave Ramsey used their repeated failures to forcefully propel them into success. Both men saw a problem, helped people by solving the problem, and as a result built multimillion-dollar companies.One of the most inspiring business stories of the 21st century, James Dyson reengineered the troublesome vacuum clea... More..
Personal Finance > Budgets & Saving How to identify needs vs. wants when reorganizing costs: 2 of 26
Have you ever walked into a store to buy mouthwash and come out with four bags full of splurges? You're not alone. Studies show that 1 out of 20 people can't control their urge to spend. Understanding advertiser's techniques, and your unconscious emotional responses to them, can help you buy objectively instead of emotionally... More..
Education > Early Childhood Ed How to teach your preschool child the alphabet and reading: 1 of 13
Many preschool children find it difficult to sit and learn phonics, so give them opportunities for movement! It's commonly believed that when you hear something, 10% of the information is retained. If you see it, hear it and say it, 40% is retained. But, if you also DO it, you retain 70%-100% of the information. Using a multi... More..