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I am an adult adoptee and an adoptive parent to a very large multicultural family. I am just now taking the time to brush up on my writing. I love to write but have never seriously taken the time pursue it. Several years ago Adoption Today Magazine published

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Relationships & Family > Talking with Teens & Children Is communication easier with a mother or a father?: 1 of 19
There is a huge difference in the styles of communication between men and woman whether or not they be a mother or father. It has long been known that women are not only better at communicating but also have have more affective communication skills.Taking this into consideration I would have to say that it is easier for a chi... More..
Education > Homeschooling Hands-on experiences for homeschool children: 1 of 17
One of the most wonderful things about homeschooling your children is that you can make the world your classroom and give them real hands-on experiences. The hands-on approach to learning has long been known to really make the learning experience a more impressive one.When a parent turns the real world into the child's classr... More..
Education > Educational Philosophy The missing ingredient in education: 4 of 59
Over the years the philosophy of how to go about educating children has been changed and molded into whatever the current trend may be and yet, there is still something lacking. Society has tried many different approaches to teaching, everything from less children in the classroom, all boy or girl classes, earlier school days... More..
Jobs & Careers > Online Jobs (Other) Best ways to earn money on the Internet: 2 of 28
There are quite a few ways to make money on the Internet these days but, I advocate that beginners start by joining sites that do not require you to lay out any cash. After you have built up some money strictly from free sites then you can use that money to buy into something bigger out there that interests you but, even then... More..
Other If you could have a one-hour interview with any human being past or present, who would it be?: 23 of 229
The biography of this man is so obscure and humble that if his name was not mentioned and we just went by the below facts nobody would choose him. born in an obscure villagehis mother was a peasant womanhis father worked with woodhe was a teacherhe traveled from town to town only doing good deedsfirst he was misunderstood for... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenthood How responsible is it to want a big family?: 2 of 19
The media in the last few years has greatly drawn the publics attention to the concept of large families and it appears that viewers suddenly can't get enough of watching large family shows. Perhaps smaller sized families find it unique and inspiring to watch the family dynamics of what some are now referring to as the ove... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Adoption When and how to tell your child s/he was adopted: 3 of 28
Deciding when and how to tell your child that they are adopted should begin with a discussion concerning this question way before your child is placed in your family. Both parents need to agree on how to handle this and to be comfortable with their decision.Talking to your child about adoption should be carried out precept up... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Children's Activities (Other) Rainy day ideas for children: 2 of 17
Remember the nursery rhyme, "Rain Rain Go Away, Little Children Want To Play"? Rainy days need not cause headaches for mothers and be boring for children. All it takes is a little planning before the next rainy day comes and you will never again have the problem of bored children looking for something to doIn our home we set ... More..
Jobs & Careers > Self-Employment Avoiding "working from home" scams: 3 of 18
Making the decision to work at home is a major leap for anybody especially with the way the economy is today. I certainly wouldn't quit my day job and plunge head first into the murky waters of "work at home and make millions" ads you read over the Internetexpecting to hit the jackpot. Statistically speaking you would have a ... More..
Education > Alternative Education (Other) Educational travel and the benefits to children: 2 of 11
Travel experiences are not just about relaxing vacations anymore. While planning your vacations with your family members consider the educational benefits that can be gained along the way. Children have been known to advance whole grade levels in history and geography simply because the subjects become much more real to them ... More..