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An independent freelance writer, I am interested in: risk and resiliency in children and adolescents, apraxia of speech in chidren, spirituality, Catholicism, Judaism, immigration, gender issues, creative expression as therapy, anxiety and depression, adult children of borderline personality disorder mothers, music-education and therapy, restless leg syndrome, parenting, elementary education, absent fathers, blended families, going green, living life below the poverty line, debt management, adult education, weight-management, guided meditation, yoga, camping, hiking, cooking, New England, Ireland, multi-cultural marriage and relationships, love, life and death.

Whew! And I believe as the great Thomas Mann wrote that "all life is the retelling of the story in the forms of the myth." In my words, we are all walking the same path, but in a different pair of shoes.

I have an English degree from UMass Amherst and an M.Ed from Lesley University. I was in higher education administration at Harvard University for twelve years before taking some time to raise my children. I am also a licensed elementary educator in the state of Massachusetts.

Travel > Travel Planning & Advice A single parent's guide to family camping trips

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Summer is just around the corner and single, money-strapped parents are stressing out over the kid's vacation plans. What's a single parent on a limited budget to do? The answer is simple, fun and cheap. The all-American camping trip is the answer to your prayers. Want to spend your time at the beach, the lake, the mountains, near kid-friendly attractions, but fear you can't afford it? Follow these easy tips and you'll be on your way to a vacation the kids will remember forever: 1. Go to a National Park or State Campground Federal and state campgrounds are the best choice for value and fre...

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