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Im fifty three years old, iv'e always loved writing but have only just got back into it, with the help of my daughter. I live in ireland and have four children. They have all fled the nest. I live in a small village with my husband.

I was born in England

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Parenting & Pregnancy > Pregnancy Tips for husbands: Coping with and supporting your wife during pregnancy: 1 of 23
So your wife is having a baby? You are going to be a dad. Well get prepared you have a long nine months to go. Believe me it won't feel as long for you as it is for the mother.You will need to be extra patient, and attentive. Because your beautiful wife, you know the one who is always there to listen to your woes when you've ... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Child Discipline Strategies Mistakes parents make when disciplining their children: 1 of 22
Lets face facts, all parents will make mistakes when disciplining their children, the thing is to learn from those mistakes and not to repeat them. There are no hard and fast rules, every child reacts differently to certain punishments, through trial and error you will find the ones that work for you.Some parents make the mis... More..
Relationships & Family > Relationships & Family (Other) Looking back on childhood and missing it: 4 of 82
When I look back on my childhood I always look back with happiness. I remember my older brother and sister and me were always out playing somewhere. From a very early age I would go to the local park with my sister and brother. We would meet up with friends and play on the park swings and slides for hours. There was a see saw... More..
Relationships & Family > Newlyweds After you've eloped: How to include family in your wedding celebration: 1 of 17
If you have decided to elope then you have already decided not to include your family and friends in your actual wedding day. There are many reasons why people choose to elope. Some do it to save on the expense of a big wedding with all the trimmings. This kind of wedding can cost quite a lot, and if you are on a tight bu... More..
Relationships & Family > Couple Communication Communication in relationships: Sometimes actions don't speak louder than words: 1 of 11
Communication in a relationship is very important, without it things can become strained. Problems don't get sorted out as quickly as they should. They escalate into something they are not. This makes the problem you started out with seem worse than it originally was in the beginning.Its nice to see your husband or partner, s... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Children's Activities (Other) Indoor rainy-day activities for children: 5 of 44
On rainy days the best ways I found to entertain my children when they were younger, was to get together with a couple of other mothers and their children and have rainy day competitions.First of all decide in whose house to meet. It's best to take turns, as this also helps the children not to get fed up being in their own ho... More..
Relationships & Family > Friendship Drama & Issues The minimum cost of friendship: 3 of 22
Friendship is the one thing that should not have any monetary implications. There should be no cost involved when it comes to true friendship. Friends in life are few and far between, so the only cost that should be involved in friendship is the cost of time, love and caring. How can you put a price on true friendship, the... More..
Home & Garden > Gardening (Other) Guide to container gardening: 3 of 21
You don't have to be the owner of acres of gardens to have beautiful plants and flowers. Even if you have no garden at all, you can still have the pleasure of watching your favorite flowers bloom. You can have a beautiful container garden, no matter how small your space is. What it takes is just a little imagination, and a... More..
Relationships & Family > Romance & Sexuality A guide to surviving your relationship: 5 of 33
To survive any relationship you must have the ability to compromise. No two people are ever the same. We all have different needs in a relationship. If you take the time to talk things through, you will have less disagreements.When your relationship is new. Everything is Rosy. You are on your best behaviour. The first few dat... More..
Relationships & Family > Acquaintances & Co-Workers Healthy acts of kindness: 20 of 127
In this world that we live in today, there are so many stresses put upon us. People are so busy rushing around. Getting on with their daily routines. They don't take the time to look around them any more. People seem to have forgotten how to smile at each other as they pass. Just a smile can lift up the spirits of someone who... More..