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Relationships & Family > Romance & Sexuality Teen advice: Why is sex such a big deal?: 1 of 31
You have all heard the murmurs from moms and dads about sex and usually these are very negative, and although they may not explain why or what lies behind their recriminations, they really do have your best interests at heart. It isn't like telling you not to smoke or drink. These things are health warnings and normal. Sex i... More..
Personal Finance > Investing (Other) Why do you need a will?: 1 of 31
The question of why an individual should make a Will has been asked time and time again, though to address the issue, let's take a look at who should make a will and why. It really isn't a question of age as much as people think it is, because even those young people starting families, and whose thoughts on death are distant... More..
Arts & Humanities > Helium Dos & Don'ts Should a picture and bio be required on the writer's Helium home page?: 1 of 31
Often people do not realize the significance of having a bio and photograph on Helium. Believe me, it makes a difference. This article explains why all new members should fill out their bio, and I believe this should form part of the setting up process before any articles are written. It is hoped that this will enable people... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Adoption Assessing child abuse risk factors: 3 of 92
Assessing child abuse risk factors It seems almost inhuman in this day and age that children are still being abused worldwide, and that many of these cases could have been prevented, had the risk factors of child abuse been clearly publicized to teaching staff and those dealing on a day to day basis with the welfare of child... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Time: 25 of 759
Time passes though we may not wish it to, And puts a wrinkle on a well-worn face, Though never changes what I feel for friends like you, Whilst both us can bask in its disgrace. You will the greying hair, and me the signs of age, The skin that shows that it had better times, We cannot stop eternal turning of the page, Or sto... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Christmas Ways to recycle Christmas cards: 1 of 30
It seems a shame that all those greeting cards from friends over the Christmas period should be thrown away and forgotten. After all, these are moments of shared happiness and it takes effort for someone to buy and post a greetings card to you. Although some are relatively dull, or may not seem recyclable, there are ways in ... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Mystery: 4 of 119
NEEDS NOT FORGOTTEN I saw the black cloaked figure looming in the distance or was it a shadow ? The landscape was bleak, bleaker than it had been in previous winters, tinged with a deep violet from the newly flowering heather, though cold against a white sky. The trees seemed threatening, their branches swaying with no harmo... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Fresh air: 3 of 87
Using the rhythm of the poem "If" by Rudyard Kipling. If you can change your overall consumption Of petrol products that pollute the air, And realistically assess your gumption, Until you make decisions that are fair. If you can walk instead of always driving, And cut the harmful fumes that form a cloud, Of smog that says co... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values Traits that define lazy people: 1 of 29
Often we associate the word "Lazy" with work, though this article is written to cover many aspects of laziness and to define what laziness consists of as a fuller picture. We may think that it's a simple enough concept to explain, though laziness enters all areas of our lives, and sometimes not recognizing the importance of ... More..
Arts & Humanities > Helium Dos & Don'ts Simple steps to help you make more money on Helium: 1 of 29
Members often ask how to make more money from their Helium articles. It's the most common question for new members, and even those with much experience as writers do not always take advantage of the opportunities offered by a site like Helium, simply because they don't know the secrets of what makes an article earn money. Th... More..