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For years, I used to write my feelings and express myself, because I did not know how to verbally. Over time I wrote less and learned to verbally express myself more. For me writing was my outlet and enjoyed doing it. Now I am hoping to regain writing again.

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Politics, News & Issues > Energy Issues The different types of renewable energy: 3 of 21
There are several types of renewable energy that are more common than others. These can be used for the home and/or for transportation. They are solar, wind, water, geothermal, biomass, and biofuel.Let's start with solar power. We can use solar to heat the entire home and/or hot water tank. Depending on where you live you can... More..
Education > Teachers & Administrators Should teachers be allowed to tell parents their child has ADD/ADHD?: 2 of 4
Should teachers be allowed to tell parents their child has ADD/ADHD? No. No teacher can tell a parent that a child has ADD/ADHD or any other illness, just because they do not have a license to diagnose. The best thing that the teacher can do is explain to the parent what is going on in the classroom. There might be changes go... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Risky Child Behaviors Does ADHD increase stranger danger?: 2 of 4
I have two children a daughter, 5, and a son, 11. My son has been medicated since August 2006. My experience with my son, life was becoming a nightmare prior to medication. I am not talking about just the behavior but the actions were scary and called for drastic measures. My son would appear to be "care free", but the action... More..
Health & Fitness > Pediatrics Pediatricians should check child development symptoms early: 1 of 2
I feel that pediatricians should check child development symptoms early. When a parent takes their child in for routine checkup or whatever the reason, and there is a concern that keeps coming up, why does a doctor not offer some possibilities. In my experience, my son, then 4 years old, was asthmatic and developed behavior i... More..
Relationships & Family > Male / Female Communication Styles How to manage family differences: 16 of 28
In my family it is "North vs. South". I am from New York and my significant other was from Georgia. I met him while I lived in Georgia for couple years and we all moved to New York. There are probably a lot that we differ on, but there are a couple that really stands out such as meals and child rearing.His meals would consist... More..
Health & Fitness > Alternative Therapies Massage therapy explained: 6 of 10
Massage therapy, also known as Swedish massage, is rubbing the soft tissues of the body. Therapists use there hands, elbows, forearms and feet. It is used to help relieve tension, stimulate blood flow, and help relax. There are about 80 different types of massages that range from gentle to intense. Acupressure points are touc... More..
Sports & Recreation > Sports & Recreation (Other) Understanding tennis' rules and scoring system: 3 of 5
To understand the rules of tennis we need to know what the lines on the court are. The dimensions of the playing area boundary on the full court are 78'(ft.) x 36'(ft.), but for singles the court 78' x 27'. The net is, approximately 3' tall by 36', across the center of the court. The outermost line parallel to the net is call... More..
Health & Fitness > Alternative Therapies Careers in alternative medicine: 4 of 6
Are you thinking about a career in alternative medicine? Do you know any alternative medicine that is practiced right now? I can think of two off the top of my head and they are: chiropractic and massage therapy. Let's find out what we need to know how to get started.First, there is one thing to seriously consider is to ask y... More..
Personal Finance > Taxes Guide to income tax preparations: 3 of 4
Before we know it, it'll be tax time again. Unfortunately paying our income taxes help keeps our economy flowing. When you file you may be entitled to more money from the tax credits that they offer. Or, in some cases if not enough taxes are taken out and you don't qualify for the credits, you would owe the government. There ... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Special Needs Parenting guide: A recommended diet for children with ADHD: 9 of 10
Depending on who you talk to, some will say that a child with ADHD does not need to be on a special diet. I find it alarming that some doctors will not consider the fact that some foods will cause the ADHD symptoms to be worse. People who have experienced ADHD with their own children will tell you, "to watch out for ... becau... More..