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Education > Educational Philosophy The definition of a teacher
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The definition of a teacher? I had to write when I saw the title of this article, as this is one of the questions that I was asked at the beginning and at the end of a Masters degree program I took here in Colorado and the answer I have to that question continues to evolve and change over time. When I first started the progra... More..

Health & Fitness > Alcoholism Are you an alcoholic?
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Am I an alcoholic? Yes, as much as I hate to say it, I am and will always be an alcoholic. I can never have just one drink, for that leads to another and another and another until I black out and pass out. This disease is a scary thing, but it can be managed with will power and support from others. The disease crept up on me... More..

Relationships & Family > Love & Lust Do you believe in love at first sight?Smallicon
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Honestly I do not believe in love at first sight anymore. I am now entering my thirties and have already been through one divorce and am now a single mom raising my two year old daughter alone. Back when I was younger I did believe in love at first sight, but now I believe that it is merely lust, or pure sexual attraction bet... More..

Parenting & Pregnancy > Pregnancy Do women feel pressured into losing weight quickly after giving birth?Smallicon
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I think if a woman feels pressured to lose weight quickly that is partially their own insecurities and a need to have society view them in a positive light. It is the same reason women get breast implants, liposuction, nose jobs etc. because they think it is somehow going to improve their quality of life. If a woman is truly ... More..

Style & Beauty > Tattoos & Piercings What not to do before getting a tattoo
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What not to do before getting a tattoo? Well, when I was younger, let's say high school age I was absolutely positive that I wanted a tattoo and I had my boyfriend copy this fish I found in an MC Escher book onto paper. We then went to the tattoo shop where the tattoo artist never checked my ID so I was all set to go. Then th... More..

Education > Early Childhood Ed How recycled materials can be used in infant and toddler classrooms
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As teachers, when we consider our classrooms, we must also consider what materials should be used in these classrooms and how developmentally appropriate these materials are. I work in a school where many of these materials are recycled materials, or materials that may otherwise have been trash are now used in a new way withi... More..

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