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Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Pain: 6 of 8
I come from a large family; I have 2 brothers and 2 sisters. My sisters are much younger then me, one is ten years younger and the second one is 15 years younger. My parents were very relaxed when my two younger sisters came along. Katie was cute as a button growing up but sometimes she would whine and complain often as child... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Child Discipline Strategies How to deal with behavior problems: 16 of 20
Children do not have the coping mechanisms adults do for coping with stress. You may be saying to yourself what a child has to be stressed about; the answer is quite a lot. Children have to try and live in adult world while depending on adults for their basic needs. Think for a minute, how would it make you feel to have to as... More..
Jobs & Careers > Office Politics Bad bosses: How to work for a control freak: 16 of 20
Working with a control freak is not only taxing while at work but sometimes can spill over into your home life. A controlling boss is a person who is insecure with their abilities or lack of abilities. Unfortunately you can not change your boss's personality but you do have control over your own behavior. Try to keep in mind ... More..
Relationships & Family > Friendship Drama & Issues How to handle stalkers: 8 of 10
As a victim's advocate I work with a lot of women who have been or are being stalked. Stalkers are smart, they usually are not considered 'monsters' by their peers and don't just disappear either. On average a stalker with stalk their victim for at least 2 years! With today's technology it has become very easy. Our personal i... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: The power of positive living: 35 of 43
Lavender Flower PowerA strength withinDeep in the soulQuiet but not silentBloom, Blossom and Grow!My dear Sisters you are morepowerful than you may know. More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Problems Parents Face Tips for parents who yell: Step-by-step recovery plan: 9 of 11
Yelling is not a productive form of communication for anyone; children or adults. Yelling often scares people which does not allow them to really listen to what you are trying to say. I use to be a yeller, I learned from an early age and breaking the habit wasn't easy at all. First you have to admit you are a yeller before yo... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Child Discipline Strategies Should you use the "rod" on your child?: 11 of 13
Spanking or timeout? Spanking makes no real sense to me. Spanking a child for misbehavior teaches them that if something is out of control or someone has made a bad choice violence it the answer. Part of being a parent is to teach children how to express themselves and hitting is a reaction not an action.Okay I have heard som... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Struggle in life: 363 of 425
RWANDARose clay colored landThe ground stainedPermanently redBodies are shieldsRape becomes as common as the windFamilies torn apart destroyedBut we keep quietBrothers became enemiesEnemies became friendsAll for one reasonSurvivalTruckloads of bodiesDumpedInto black holesPeople trying to live but they are zombiesSouls and inn... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Special Occasion Gifts Ideal Father's Day gifts: 8 of 9
Father's Day is a wonderful time to honor your father who people who are father figures to you. It is a chance once a year where you can take some extra time and say thank you. You don't have to buy one of those fancy gadgets or spend hundreds of dollars to show your love and appreciation.The following are inexpensive Father'... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Survival: 26 of 29
Hiding in my closet which is my homeSurrounded by my clothes that are hanging upNestled on top of a pile of shoesI smell dirt, mixed with leather and laundry detergentSuch a comforting smellI know I am safe in my homeI close my eyes and allowMy clothes to wrap around me; so soft and warmThe dark surrounds me with its shield o... More..