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I am happily married and the mother of eight children. I have one published article, the only article I've ever submitted for publication (other than on Helium). The article was entitled, "Coping with my Grief" and was about dealing with the tragic death of

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Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting Methods How far should you push your children to succeed?: 4 of 168
There seem to be two extremes in society today. Children that are pushed so hard that they're barely allowed to be children, and children who are left alone to spend hours playing video games, text their friends, and watch the nearly infinite number of available TV channels. Where's the happy medium and how can it be achieved... More..
Health & Fitness > Fitness Basics Overcoming perfect body images: Finding a path toward fitness: 2 of 29
Pick up a woman's magazine or turn on the TV and you will find an image of a "perfect" woman. This woman is tall and weighs less than 120 lbs. There isn't a blemish on her face, nor a whisper of cellulite on her body. What we can't see, however, are the hours it took to get the model's hair just right, her make-up impeccable,... More..
Health & Fitness > Fitness Basics The benefits of exercising in water: 3 of 10
There are two ways to exercise in the water. 1) Swimming, and 2) Water Aerobics. They are both excellent ways to exercise the body while taking off the pressure on the body that is associated with land exercise. This article will focus on the benefits of water aerobics, performed in a vertical position in the water. One of th... More..
Relationships & Family > Grief & Loss The circle of life: Having a baby and losing a loved one in close proximity: 4 of 9
My tears fell silently, while I prayed vocally for help. I was sitting in the small bedroom rocking my two week old baby. In the room was a crib, and a single bed. The bed was empty. When my sweet baby girl was less than two weeks old, we had a fire in our home. It was started accidentally by my two year-old son. As he was in... More..
Sports & Recreation > Winter Sports (Other) What to expect from ice skating lessons: 3 of 6
What to expect from Ice Skating LessonsI began ice skating lessons at age 45, less than a year after having back surgery for a ruptured disc. I don't know what came over me, but after a skating session with the family, I suddenly had the desire to be able to do more than skate around the rink in a circle with the crowd.As soo... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting Tips Developing compassion as a way of life for you and your children: 128 of 128
We live in a world that is becoming very self-oriented. Many people are focused on "finding themselves." Have you ever tried looking into a mirror when there is another mirror on the opposite wall? The image goes on and on, there is no end. But, look at your own face, focus on it, and that's as far as you can see. I think tha... More..
Relationships & Family > Ancestry & Genealogy Why the The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints maintains genealogical records: 3 of 3
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day-Saint maintains genealogical records because of their belief in three fundamental doctrines. 1) The soul lives on after death and will be reunited with the body during the resurrection. 2) Families are linked together throughout eternity, and 3) The worth of a soul is great in the eyes... More..