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Whitney Levon s a freelance writer based in the Chicago area. She has published work on YCN, Helium, Yahoo News, Yahoo Sports, Yahoo Shine, and is a featured local contributor on Yahoo for her metro area.

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Parenting & Pregnancy > After School Should parents raise their children without television?: 10 of 228

Television is not an inherently bad thing, and it is certainly not so bad that we should find the need to deprive our children of it completely. There is plenty of family-friendly entertainment as well as educational programming on t.v. Admittedly, there is also a lot of garbage out there that we should shield our children f...
Health & Fitness > Autism Autism: 2 of 34

When I tell people that my son has autism, most people don't know exactly what autism is. It seems odd, considering that it so prevalent in the news. When asked to explain, I can't even define it. Maybe its because every child with autism is different. It isn't like having a physical ailment where symptoms are clearly define...
Health & Fitness > Health & Fitness (Other) Is donating blood good for you?: 1 of 17

We are constantly encouraged to donate blood, blood banks across the nation and around the world are in constant need of donations. Donating blood is giving the gift of life, but it does raise some questions for people. Is it safe to donate blood? What, if any, are the health benefits to the person doing the donating? Donati...
Society & Lifestyle > Mythology & Folklore Superstitions regarding marriage and weddings: 1 of 14

Ask anyone who has gotten married and they will probably tell you they kept at least one superstition in mind when it came to their wedding day. Even people who would never think twice to walk under a ladder or open an umbrella inside can fall victim to wedding superstitions. Why is this? Well, we are taught from a very earl...
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Childhood memories: 16 of 111

One of most memorable childhood memories happened between December and April when I was 7 years old. Its not one of those things that I am particularly proud of, but it does make me laugh every time I think about it. My parents did as most did, and took us to the local mall to get our pictures taken with Santa Claus. We told...
Personal Finance > Smart Spending Steps to saving more money at the store: 1 of 5

There has been a lot of talk about extreme couponing lately. The TLC show of the same name has caused many people to look at how they do their weekly grocery shopping in a new light. Getting to the point where you pay just a few dollars for $100 worth of groceries takes time and practice. There are some sim...
Society & Lifestyle > Mythology & Folklore Sports celebrities and their superstitions: 2 of 8

Who are the most superstitions celebrities out there? Most people would say professional athletes, and they would probably be right. With so much pressure not only to perform well, but to win every time, its no wonder that our sports heroes take up some odd behaviors in the hopes of gaining an edge. Athletes have been known ...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Death of a loved one: 156 of 562

So proud to be the big sister was I I have never cried more Than the day you died Jolted awake at 3 in the morning I will never forget That awful ring There had been a fiery car crash Nothing left of you But your truck and ash Oh the dreaded sound in our moms' voice Your horrid death Had not been your choice Murdered by a st...
Relationships & Family > Grief & Loss Things not to say at a funeral: 2 of 7

Funerals are delicate situations. People are all affected by death in different ways, so you must be careful about what you say to the bereaved. I have been to my share of funerals, and have heard plenty of people say some very inappropriate things. If you really don't know what to say to someone, you can follow this guide o...
Relationships & Family > Online Dating Safety tips for online dating: 3 of 10

Online dating is becoming more popular than ever before. It is a way for busy people to try to meet that "special someone" without having to troll bars or go through friends to meet new people. Online dating allows you to pick the person that you think is right for you by learning about them before you ever meet. However, th...