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Education > Primary School (Other) Teaching history in elementary school: 1 of 10
Imagine waking up one day only to realize that you were without all the modern conveniences that are in your life. There is no electricity, no car to go to the store, and for that matter, no store to go to. You have no source of food other than getting it in nature. There are no formal structures for you to buy and move into,... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Economic News Financial crisis: There's plenty of blame to go around: 12 of 56
A financial crisis does not simply appear out of no where. It takes years, and years to build up to what finally becomes a near-irreparable crisis. Our nation did not simply teeter on the brink of disaster due to events of the past four or even eight years. The current situation is a culmination of years and years of financia... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > After School Developing leadership skills in children outside of school: 3 of 13
Leadership skills can be attained in many ways, but there are three paramount experiences that contribute to the acquisition of these skills in a fundamental way. Children learn best by example. The old saying, "monkey see, monkey do" is one of critical importance. The most essential role models for children come from within ... More..
Education > Homeschooling Identifying the most effective types of products for homeschool learning: 1 of 4
Homeschooling is a very personal experience. There is no right or wrong curriculum to use, and the decision is different for every family. Unfortunately, the best way to choose what will be most effective for your family is to use what you are considering. Many curriculum packages look great in the box, have enticing reviews,... More..
Creative Writing > Essays Essays: Parenting: 20 of 44
It is 3:30 on Tuesday afternoon. I am sitting in the viewing area of a children's gymnastics franchise watching my son as he attempts to do a backward somersault or "floor roll" as they call it now. Six other parents are in the same room with me, all carefully seated with at least one chair between them and the next person. A... More..
Autos > Autos (Other) Car games to occupy kids while driving: 29 of 59
Having children in the car with you can be an enjoyable experience if you come prepared with all you need to make it a successful ride. If you fail to do this, it will not be comfortable for you or your children. Depending on the length of time you will be in the car, and the ages of your children, there are some essentials t... More..
Education > Homeschooling How to decorate the homeschool classroom: 2 of 4
A homeschool classroom is a very special place. It is a reflection of both teacher and student. The key to decorating the room effectively is to allow your children to participate in the process. This creates a sense of pride and ownership in their special room, compelling them to spend time there even during hours they are n... More..
Hobbies & Games > Kids Games & Toys Children's educational toys: 3 of 5
It's holiday time again, and I have stepped out early this year. I have a goal to achieve you see. I must produce the most vast array of unusual, engaging, educational toys that each recipient has seen. These don't necessarily have to be the most expensive, but they do need to be impressive and well thought out. I see so many... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Living with alcoholism: 9 of 14
Although I am not an alcoholic, I lived with one for many years. I remember waking up in the morning , finding my father already on his third screwdriver. I remember him justifying this as his morning drink because it contained orange juice, a breakfast drink. I did not know until much later that it was indeed primarily vodka... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Teen Challenges How to tell if you are a pushover parent: 19 of 29
Sometimes as a parent it is difficult to hold your ground when raising adolescents. In theory, as we agonize about how we are going to confront our unruly teens about certain dilemas, we imagine ourselves to be strong, to hold to our convictions and beliefs, to say no to the inevitable request for the latest teen whim or desi... More..