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Welcome to Beth's page. I am a SAHM of five, a college student and a grandmother of a beautiful 18-month old girl. I have been married to Phil for the past 24 years.

I am very new to Helium, but have always enjoyed writing. In my spare time, I enjoy having

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Society & Lifestyle > African-American Issues Is affirmative action fair?: 1 of 65
"When affirmative action was first introduced by President John F. Kennedy in 1961, it was a necessary evil in order to level the playing field in the college universities and the work place. I firmly believe that at present time, in the year 2009, affirmative action is no longer necessary and in many cases has been abused." ... More..
Health & Fitness > Weight Issues A look at childhood obesity statistics in the US: 4 of 30
A growing concern of mine is the health and welfare of our nation's children. Surprisingly, the percentage of overweight children has more than doubled since I was a kid in the 1970's. One out of every three children are overweight. Children are spending less time outside getting exercise, and more time indoors watching tele... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Society & Lifestyle (Other) Disabled people in society: 4 of 25
The term mental retardation means that a person has a lower than average IQ. It doesn't mean that the individual is dumb or stupid. It simply means that he or she needs more time to learn than the rest of the population, but it does not mean that the person with mental retardation cannot learn. They may need to work harder... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Pregnancy Guide to pregnancy: 3 of 13
As a mother of five, I can honestly say that I enjoyed all five of my pregnancies. Each pregnancy, like every child, was unique and beautiful. I believe it helps if you have a husband or partner who totally believes that the "pregnant you" is the most beautiful creature he has ever seen. I believe that a pregnant woman should... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Feeding & Breastfeeding Breastfeeding tips: 6 of 23
When I was expecting my first child, I was a very young and inexperienced future mother. The realization that I would soon be responsible for another living, breathing human being, terrified me. However, the moment I was told that I was expecting, I immediately fell in love with my son, Peter. I knew that I wanted the best... More..
Health & Fitness > Healthy Living & Wellness Learn to love your body at any size: 16 of 33
As a grown woman in my late 40s, I have to admit that I have spent the vast majority of my life worrying about my appearance. When I was around the age of 13, I started getting teased by the boys because I wasn't developing as quickly as most of the other girls. They called me names like "carpenter's dream" and "chicken leg... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Baby Developmental Stages Determining when your child is ready for potty training: 30 of 34
As a mother of five and grandparent of one, the world of potty training is a very familiar one to me. One thing I can tell you is that each child is different. What works for one child, may not work for the other. Some children are ready before age two, while others need more time to get used to the idea. Potty training is a... More..