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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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Health & Fitness > Diet (Other) Fat burners: Kick-start your metabolism: 1 of 13
If you are getting a little older, and maybe a little thicker, you might consider revving up your metabolism as a way to lose inches and pounds. There are definite fat burning tricks that you can use to achieve this goal. Don't consider "dieting" as something you want to do now; you know, lose the fat, and then return to nor... More..
Education > Special Education Family activities to improve reading in children: 4 of 35
If you encourage reading from an early age and couple it with fun activities, your child will develop a love for reading that will last their entire life. The following four book recommendations are complete with great activities to do with children either at home or at school. Most of these activities can be modified to fit... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: The Fourth of July mystery: 5 of 42
THE FLAG THAT VANISHED Suspects: Mrs. Cowel Tori Carter Mr. Beard Mr. Matthews It was the last Eagle Scout meeting before the July 4th parade, and the winner was soon to be announced. Mike was so excited that his hands were sweating and he felt as if he was going to jump right out of his skin. He hoped that his display of th... More..
Travel > Travel Planning & Advice Historical Hawaii: Maui: 1 of 8
Legend tells us that "Maui," the demigod, reached down into the ocean and pulled up the Hawaiian Islands. He then lassoed the sun god, and held him captive until he promised to move slowly through the sky, providing daylight and warmth for the islands. If you're skeptical of that story, I have another. Five million years ago... More..
Personal Finance > Banking Basics A guide to online banking and bill pay: 7 of 54
Do you want to cut down on stress, save time and save money? Most of us would say, yes. Yet only 23% of American adults are willing to change their traditional methods of banking and bill paying to do just that. Today, most banks, even small ones, offer some form of online banking. With just a little effort, you can use toda... More..
Education > Early Childhood Ed How to help your young child develop math skills at home: 5 of 35
Pre-school and elementary school age children are eager to learn math skills at home with fun activities. Coming from an elementary, as well as physical education background, I not only use conventional math games, but I also use math games that involve large motor skills. Your children can jump and hop as they learn math. Y... More..
Education > Early Childhood Ed The importance of immediate reward for appropriate behavior in early childhood: 2 of 14
When young children receive immediate positive reinforcement for appropriate behavior, they are more likely to repeat that behavior. Positive reinforcement is "catching" a kid doing something you want them to do and rewarding it. This is an effective way to shape a child's conduct, communication skills, and attitude. Childre... More..
Education > Learning Styles & Skills Math games for the elementary school classroom: 1 of 7
Have you ever wondered why some high school students still don't know their multiplication tables? If they had been exposed to some simple math games in elementary school, they probably wouldn't still be struggling. Games are a great way to include all learning styles and reach every student in your class. Enthusiasm is cont... More..
Health & Fitness > Disease (Other) Sepsis: Symptoms and treatment: 2 of 12
Sepsis deaths are on the rise! Almost 30% of all cases of sepsis result in death in the USA. In fact, bacterial sepsis caused 3.5% of all newborn deaths last year. This serious condition occurs when your body is fighting a severe infection. If you become "septic" your body goes into shock and your blood pressure drops. This ... More..
Education > Early Childhood Ed Favorite music activities for the preschool classroom: 1 of 6
Music and movement are essential ingredients in any preschool classroom. Studies have shown that children retain more information when they use more of their senses in learning. By adding music and movement to the learning process children become more engaged, have more fun, and retain much more information. MUSIC APPRECIATI... More..