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Brooke Lorren is a professional content producer who writes for a company based out of Scottsdale. She also does freelance work for Helium and other companies, and has published more than 1,000 articles, blog updates, and product reviews. She is a former

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Education > Education (Other) Should schools give BMI index scorecards for their overweight students?: 1 of 27

Obesity is a huge problem in the United States. Children are less active than they used to be, and consume more junk food. One might think that sending home a BMI report card to parents of obese children is a good thing, but serious complications could arise from it. Additionally, it wouldn't do much good. Complications of a...
Education > Homeschooling Is homeschooling better than formal education?: 6 of 77

The recent surge in homeschooling's popularity has led many people to ask which is better: homeschooling or formal education? While formal education is usually the better choice for children whose parents do not want to take the effort to teach their children, in the hands of a parent that is dedicated to teaching at home, h...
Education > College Life How to eat healthy at college: 4 of 19

College is often the time when young adults are out on their own for the first time. At the same time that they have to deal with the pressures of professors, exams, and assignments, they also have to deal with the complexities of living on their own. Part of that involves planning and preparing meals. Many new students have...
Society & Lifestyle > South & Central American Culture Interesting facts about Belize: 3 of 12

Belize is a small country in Central America, bordered to the North by Mexico and to the south and west by Guatemala. At 8,866 square miles, Belize is only 136 square miles larger than New Jersey, but their population densities are widely different. While New Jersey has a population density of 1,134 people per square mile, B...
Sports & Recreation > Sports & Recreation (Other) How to start your child in gymnastics: 2 of 7

Gymnastics is a sport that can help children develop coordination, flexibility, muscles, and discipline. Gymnastics classes are offered throughout the country, and children as young as six months can participate in "mommy and me" classes. Many children enjoy gymnastics because they get to perform rolls, cartwheels, and jump,...
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Doctrine & Issues Why should Christians love their enemies: 4 of 13

There are several reasons why Christians should love their enemies. The first reason why Christians should love their enemies is because God said to. The second reason why we should love our enemies is because God loved us when we were his enemy. A third reason why we should love our enemies is because we never know where th...
Health & Fitness > Fitness & Exercise Tips Why you shouldn't use the expense of joining a gym as an excuse not to exercise: 1 of 3

We all know that being active and getting enough exercise can help us stay healthy; however, many of us don’t get the amount of exercise that we need. One excuse that some people use to avoid exercise is that they don’t have enough money to afford a gym membership. While going to a gym does allow you ...
Sports & Recreation > Olympics Debate: Do you believe the age controversy in Olympic women's gymnastics is valid?: 1 of 3

One of the most popular sports in the Summer Olympics is gymnastics. During the 2008 Beijing games, one of the biggest controversies involved the ages of the Chinese gymnasts. In order to compete in Olympic gymnastics, athletes must be at least 16 years old. Several of the Chinese female gymnasts looked much younger than tha...
Education > College Life The top ten essentials to bring to college: 9 of 26

Going to college is a big step in a person's life. If you are moving into the college dorms, you will have a limited amount of space, so you have to be somewhat picky in what you take. Be sure that you pack (or plan to buy) these essential items as you head off to college. The list is slightly different if you are living in ...
Hobbies & Games > Scrapbooking & Paper Crafts How to get started scrapbooking: 7 of 17

Scrapbooking is a hobby that is enjoyed by many people. It helps preserve our memories, whether good or bad, and is an excellent way to showcase your photographs. If you have never put a scrapbook together before, it can be intimidating. Don't be nervous when putting together your first scrapbook. There are no rules, as long...