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Parenting & Pregnancy > Adolescence Does competition help or hurt young people?

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Children and Competition. Competitiveness, whether we are aware of it or not surrounds our everyday lives. It is abundant at home, on the street, in shopping centers, at work, at school and just about every other place where people gather. We compete for parking spaces, jobs, grades, friends, and products. We compete against... More..

Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: A gentle touch

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A gentle palm aside her face Her mothers' safe and warm embrace Satin garb against the skin An encouraging tap upon her chin A pat on the back for a job well done Guiding words of learned wisdom Healing hands on wounded knees Fingers dance across piano keys Hair pushed back from teary eyes A shoulder during troubled times A ... More..

Education > Primary School (Other) Should the game of tag be banned on school grounds?

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Life's Little Games The game of tag is among many schoolyard activities played by children of all ages, races social levels and cultures. It has likely been played for far longer than we are aware of and should be encouraged, not discouraged. It is a relatively safe game, as safe as you can get where children chase each othe... More..

Relationships & Family > Acquaintances & Co-Workers Healthy acts of kindness

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A Helping Hand Kindness can spread like a weed if nurtured even the slightest. It is human instinct to be kind to others, to help those that need a hand, unfortunately with todays fast paced high-tech world, we usually don't take the time to stop and think about others. Far too many people today feel they deserve to be paid ... More..

Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Lonely Christmas

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Christmas Sorrow Burnt candles on the table, ornaments shattered on the floor, a stack of boxes left unwrapped piled up from years before. The lights no longer glow, the tired garland has lost its shine, a little drummer boy no longer beats in time. It's Christmas on the outside, so say the friendly folk. It's Christmas arou... More..

Sports & Recreation > Hockey How to run a hockey tournament

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How To Organize a Hockey Tournament. Hockey tournaments are usually fun for all involved but can be disastrous if not organized properly. Here is some useful information that you can use as a reference when planning your own tournament. This article is geared towards those that belong to an established hockey association but... More..

Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: My great, true, personal garden story

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Healing Garden Five years ago, during a tight financial time I decided I should plant a garden to offset some of our grocery costs. There were many roadblocks right from the start. Most significantly, I was somewhat disabled from a genetic heart condition which meant many tasks that gardening required were difficult or impos... More..

Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: My first kiss

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A Kiss is Just a Kiss Sweet. Tender. Unfamiliar sensations rushing throughout your body as he leans in towards you. Your heart pounding as you secretly wipe your sweaty palms along your thighs. Your lips quivering with anticipation. Your legs so weak you fear you might just collapse into his arms. "Kiss me already", a voice ... More..

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