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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 72
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 page... More..
Food & Drink > Baking Why make homemade bread?: 1 of 18
Bread, called the staff of life, has satisfied our hearts, souls and bodies for centuries. 'Staff of life' is defined by the American Heritage Dictionary as a staple or necessary food, especially bread.* Modern white bread was first created in Egypt around 1000 BC and continues to be a mainstay in our diet. In our technologic... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: True love: 3 of 52
LOVETHE WAY IT'S SUPPOSED TO BECatherine 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," she s... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Lifestyles Is it better to live in the city or the country?: 11 of 116
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 lists... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Remembering: 6 of 55
NECESSARY PIECESHer morning aches still infringing on midday, she stoops to retrieve the lone game piece and return it to the worn wood box, where her grandchildren had missed placing the one domino. Her fingertips skim across the double-six indentations, sending her thoughts threading back through time to her own grandmother... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: A day at the beach: 31 of 201
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... More..
Creative Writing > Essays Essays: Going to the beach to find inner peace: 5 of 32
Ankle deep in the surf, I searched for sea shells and other treasures like rare sea glass . . . or illusive inner peace. Today was the perfect beach day. I watched the para-sailers and gulls. I marveled at the porpoise just beyond the delighted swimmers. It was a pleasanat, peaceful day shared with my husband. We had rise... More..
Relationships & Family > Elderly Parents & Care Ways to protect an aging parent without making them feel less independent: 9 of 55
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 p... More..
Relationships & Family > Children & Divorce Helping children of all ages deal with divorce: 6 of 35
An old Roman adage says that we have two ears and one mouth so we can listen more than we speak.* This is particularly true when helping children deal with divorce. Their number one need is to have a kindhearted listener. Your job is to provide quality time together that encourages the child's openness. Parents must l... More..
Pets & Animals > Reptiles & Amphibians Do turtles make good pets?: 2 of 11
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 e... More..