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My day job is serving elementary school students as a guidance counselor. My greatest knowledge and experience is in the area of education, counseling topics, and cooking.

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BS degree in Business Education from Florida Atlantic University

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Education > Educational Philosophy How to continue your child's education through the summer months: 1 of 65

A little bit of planning can continue your child's education through the summer, at home or traveling. Because reading ability determines success in every facet of schooling, educators recommend that parents read to their child every day for at least 15 minutes. You may read entirely or take turns reading paragraphs or pages...
Society & Lifestyle > Lifestyles Is it better to live in the city or the country?: 5 of 81

The question of whether it's better to live in the city or country depends on the person having to make the decision. There is no single correct answer. It's relevant to where you are in your life. Consider the different needs of a young person, family person, mid-lifer, or an elderly person in relation to the following list...
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: True love: 4 of 49

LOVETHE WAY IT'S SUPPOSED TO BE Catherine caresses the faded red cardboard box securely against her chest with frail, vein-webbed hands. The salt air teases her wispy white hair. The shifting, hot Florida sand filters through the ties of her canvas shoes with each purposeful step. "I'm okay Jena, I can make it from here," sh...
Education > Secondary School (Other) Factors that impact academic success in high school: 1 of 12

Stopped at the intersection for a red light, you notice the adolescent boy leaning against the store front. He wears his attitude of world-weariness as he does his faded, baggy clothes and unkempt hair. It is ten a.m. and he should be in school. You wonder what factors have made school less than attractive to him. What skill...
Pets & Animals > Reptiles & Amphibians Do turtles make good pets?: 1 of 10

Ponds and lakes of my childhood provided countless hours of watching and feeding turtles. Baby boomers probably remember the brightly painted little turtles sold at the five and dime store that every child wanted. My fascination for turtles continues to this day, as the proud owner of Thea, a Russian Tortoise. She's been an ...
Religion & Spirituality > Christianity (Other) Are you worth investing in?: 2 of 19

You have done the demanding work for an educational scholarship or job; written the application letter, completed your resume, and provided several reference letters and a sample of your workmanship. Then you waited and perhaps debated your decision to even apply. While you waited a response, your self-confidence may have la...
Education > School Bullying & Violence Teaching your kids to deal with school bullies: 1 of 8

Most everyone has a story to tell of school bullies. Unfortunately, with each new generation it seems that the possibilities for bullying grow. Today, bullies have the internet MySpace, Twitter, Facebook, cell phone texting and more as tools in attacking their victims. Bullies abound at every level, from kindergarten through...
Relationships & Family > Elderly Parents & Care Ways to protect an aging parent without making them feel less independent: 7 of 49

For an instant, I wanted to throttle my beloved, elderly mother through the phone. She knew she was going against the routine her children established to protect her when she commented, "I filled my pill boxes for the month by myself." Did I hear her right? My calm voice belying my inner frustration, I asked, "You filled the...
Health & Fitness > Diet (Other) Healthy tailgating foods: 1 of 7

Eating together is the common element that bonds sports gatherings for memorable good times. Tailgating parties encompass a variety of foods served out of your vehicle. Whether you are planning to party pre-game, half-time, or post-game, everyone gathers to have fun, watch sports, and eat plenty of...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: A day at the beach: 32 of 195

A day's retreat to the beach Renews, revives, and preaches. You, God, hug me with the ocean breeze, Gently embrace my heart - my soul seize. You refresh me with the spray of waves, and Sprite-like, I sprint over the foam washed sand. Your palm fronds and sea grasses nod their agreement - At the beach, daily gratitude gains c...