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Hi there. I'm Pat Lunsford, Climate Change Steward. Writing has always been one of my passions and getting published was only a distant dream. However, Helium has turned my dream into reality. When the magazine arrived with my first published article, you

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Parenting & Pregnancy > Child Behavior & Discipline (Other) Should you discipline another parent's child?: 1 of 26
There are certainly some situations in which it becomes necessary to discipline the child of another parent. If a child is throwing rocks at your car, you're going to say something. But that's just plain common sense. However, generally speaking, disciplining the child of another parent should be avoided. Let me tell you abo... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Grandparenting Family tree: True stories about gardening with my parents (or grandparents): 10 of 135
Dad rarely missed a day of work but three months after Mom died, he retired at age forty-seven. Bobby, my brother, had recently married and I was fresh out of college. We were confused about his retirement. Being financially secure, he didn't have to work but Dad had always said that when a man stops working, he stops living... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Toddlers Combating bad behavior in toddlers: 4 of 37
Combating bad behavior in toddlers is ongoing from the moment they are able to walk. However, around the age of two, keeping up with them can be overwhelming. As a parent of seven, I learned a lot about combating bad behavior in toddlers and discovered a few things about how to deal with it. There is so much curiosity in the... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting (Other) How child abuse affects society: 4 of 34
More than 2 million cases of child abuse and neglect are reported each year in the United States along with an estimated 150,000 to 200,000 new cases of child sexual abuse. How does child abuse affect our society? It is estimated that there are 60 million survivors of childhood sexual abuse in America today. Child abuse cont... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Problems Parents Face Common difficulties that working moms face: 4 of 31
The most common difficulties working moms face are her children. Having two kids in elementary school, the working mom has to tend to them before and after work. Every workday starts off with mom trying to get dressed while getting the children up. Then she has to try and get them to eat something nutritious before they leav... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Baby Developmental Stages How to ease separation anxiety for infants: 2 of 15
The pain you feel, seeing the panic in your child's eyes, flooding tears, pleading cries, arms reaching desperately for you, can penetrate to your very soul. It is a heart wrenching ordeal that most all parents have had to face at one time or another. What can a parent do to ease separation anxiety in their infants? Parents ... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Grandparenting What should a parent do when a grandparent plays favorites?: 5 of 24
Favoritism on the part of a grandparent is quite common and unless the other grandchildren are being seriously slighted, it's not particularly serious. Jesus Christ Himself had a favorite (John 13:23) but He still loved all the disciples. Most grandparents don't realize they're favoring one child over another until it's poin... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Toddlers Preparing your child for the first eye exam: 2 of 9
It can be a little scary taking your child to the eye doctor for the first time, but trust me, it's easy, especially if you follow these steps. There is a system that I used and recommend for taking your child to any doctor for the first time, and it always works. In all of my years around children, I have used this method f... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Grandparenting The benefits of grandparents exercising with grandchildren: 4 of 17
The benefits of grandparents exercising with their grandchildren are tremendous. Lisa, my granddaughter, had just turned six the very day I arrived in Florida. My daughter had asked me to come stay with her after the passing of my husband and I wanted very much to develop a close relationship with my only grandchild. Lisa wa... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Risky Child Behaviors Does ADHD increase stranger danger?: 1 of 4
Does Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) increase stranger danger? Of course it does. I have a niece, nephew and a granddaughter with ADHD and I know other children who have it. They are bright, intelligent children. But children with ADHD have one thing in common and that is, they don't stay focused and are easi... More..