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As a child growing up in less than happy surroundings, I spent many hours writing about the bad, how I wanted it to be better and what I would do differently. I wrote page after page, until one day my mother read it. She took great offense and showed it

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Parenting & Pregnancy > Toddlers How to teach toddlers responsibility through chores: 1 of 25

Toddlers are the easiest to teach. They are so eager to learn and do. They take great pride in doing well. They want to know what to do and how to do it. It begins by talking to them while doing your own daily responsibilities. Choosing age appropriate chores in the same room as you work is an excellent to keep them engaged ...
Religion & Spirituality > Thoughts on God Contemplating the existence of God: 15 of 108

God is alive and well. He never misses a trick. I have added a few of my many moments of truth. And the truth is I would have to be blind, deaf and dumb to not see His presents in my every day life. My life has been the advanced test so anyone just taking the learners test, don't worry if you get something wrong on your test...
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: The problems attached to being single: 1 of 6

Where to begin so many problems so little space. The problems start on the first day. Your friends start to pull away, believing that you may become more attractive somehow and steal their husbands or boyfriends. The only remaining friends will be other single ladies, older women that do not care if you do take their husband...
Relationships & Family > Grief & Loss Those gone but never forgotten: 5 of 26

As a health care professional working in a nursing home, we experience a lot of death. The families grieve their loss and in time come to understand and accept the death of their love one. But for us, we see their death in a different way. Yes of course, we experience that grief of their passing as anyone does but we care fo...
Religion & Spirituality > Thoughts on God Has God turned his back on mankind: 4 of 19

Mankind may have turned its back on God but God is still here with us. God is calling the plays and deciding the future of all of us according to our works. Each day there is news about floods, fires and human suffering but God was there with us. Although heartbreaking and painful to see the suffering of so many, we hear of ...
Religion & Spirituality > Thoughts on God Why people believe in God: 17 of 74

Believing in God During the times that we now live, it would be easy to believe that God is just a puff of smoke, a magician's trick, a sooth sayer trying to make sense of this world. But the truth is how can you dispute His presents? Listening and watching the 911 broadcasts each time it played, you did not see the face of ...
Relationships & Family > Domestic Violence & Abuse How to confront a husband who has molested your kids: 1 of 4

Listening to her talk in detective's office telling me the events of my own sexual life with my husband for the past 6 years. Completely down to the painful ending that he had been doing and how it hurt and where. Nothing needed to be said accept that I loved her. It was not her fault. She was told that I would not believe h...
Parenting & Pregnancy > Problems Parents Face Does parental stress endanger children?: 1 of 4

No, Parental Stress does not Endanger Children. Living is stressful. Working is stressful. Paying bills is stressful. Children are very stressful. But stress is not abuse. Parents who are experiencing a lot of stress do need to learn new coping skills for their present dilemma however, most, if not all would be horrified to ...
Food & Drink > Pasta, Grains & Rice How to spice up boxed macaroni and cheese: 5 of 19

Boxed macaroni and cheese is a staple in most households. But with a little imagination, you can BUMP it up a knotch. Always cook your macaroni first and set it aside. Using the same pot that you used for the macaroni add the water and or milk, and the margarine. This is a good time to add extra cheese, you can add sandwich ...
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting Tips Single mother's guide: Raising your children alone: 3 of 10

Whether you have a single child or a group the rules stay the same. It would be best if limited changes were made in the first six months. Your children's security issues are your first concern and they need to feel that their love for you and yours for them is secure and forever . Children need to know that Mom and Dad love...