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I have always had a love for writing. I worked on my High School newspaper and received a B.A. in English. Somehow writing is now less of a focus in my life and I'm trying to find my way back. I enjoy writing short stories and find that this site will help

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Parenting & Pregnancy > Baby Developmental Stages Determining when your child is ready for potty training: 5 of 34
Are you and your child ready to take the plunge into the world of potty training? Determining when your child is ready to potty train is going to be different across the board. It won't benefit you or your child to stress or watch the days go by on the calendar until your child reaches whatever golden age is deemed appropriat... More..
Relationships & Family > The Single Life The different challenges involved with single parenting: 5 of 19
So you have a headache, haven't slept in days, your baby's screaming and all you can think is why do I have to be doing this by myself? You feel like you are at your wits end, but somehow you manage to pull through yet another mini-crisis as I call them and continue to love and appreciate the little person you've brought int... More..
Arts & Humanities > Languages (Other) A look at how sign language developed: 2 of 7
Visually transmitted sign patterns is the most technical way to describe sign language. Sign language is based on the concept that visual communication is the best way for a deaf person to send and receive information. With the use of your hands, arms, body and facial expressions the non-hearing or hard of hearing community a... More..
Arts & Humanities > Languages (Other) The top children's sign language books: 1 of 3
Whether you are the parent of a hearing-impaired child or a hearing child and you want to teach them sign language there are several categories that can be used when deciding on which books would be best to begin your adventure. My daughter is 18 months old and starting learning a few signs in daycare at 10 months old. She no... More..
Local Guides > Washington DC Touring the national monuments and memorial parks of Washington, D.C.: How to make the most of your trip: 9 of 20
Traveling to the nation's capital can be overwhelming at the beginning. From deciding on where to lay your head at night to thinking about what unique or fun restaurant you want to eat, there is so much to see and do and when you have limited time you want to be able to make the best of it. You can take a monument tour, take ... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Working Parents Going back to work after having a baby: 13 of 28
Tears streaming down my face and the daycare workers telling me she will be fine this is how I will always remember the first time I left my daughter with strangers. This was the first day I had to go back to work. My daughter was three months old and every minute we drove to the center that morning I tried co... More..
Sports & Recreation > Sports & Recreation (Other) How to start your child in gymnastics: 3 of 6
Starting your child in an organized sport is a big decision to make. You need to determine why you've chosen the particular sport and decide if you believe it's something where your will excel. Gymnastics is a great sport for younger and older children to explore. It's a sport that teaches discipline, self control, listening... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Gift Advice Best online gift catalogs: 1 of 1
I have to admit that I do more online shopping than going into the actual store. Not only is it a great idea for my personal items, I find it the best method for gifting. There are several web-sites I've found to be expeditious with shipping, high on quality items and also provide a variety of unique gifting options. Those... More..
Hobbies & Games > Holiday Crafts Homemade toddler Halloween costume ideas: 1 of 1
Being the mother of a toddler I'm faced with the same decision every year. Do I spend a lot of money on a Halloween costume she will only wear once or do I use my imagination and make something? This year I've decided to make my daughter's costume. Surprisingly when I started my research I came across a plethora of toddler co... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Babies (Other) Tips for going visiting with a baby: 12 of 20
Being a first time mom I anticipated the first outing with my daughter. I of course decided to make the first trip a small one and went to the grocery store. Slowly I gained the courage to take a trip that lasted several hours and I was packed with my arsenal of baby necessities to probably last a couple days. I've found it's... More..