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Hi, My nick name is Ree. No one actually calls me Ann Marie. I live in New England with my family. I love Cape Cod, the seasons,and especially the changing colors of a New England Fall. I am currently a Student Support Facilitator in a local elementary school. I work with and learn from children on the Autistic Spectrum. My writing talent comes in handy in my work becuase, kids with Autistism enjoy learning with pictures and "social stories" are a great tool. It is also easier for kids to remember rules if you put them in a rhyme. I enjoy my job because I have creative freedom there.
I have loved writing since I had my first emotion as a teen. I write passionate, fun, friendly, happy, silly, (did I say passionate?)poetry. Some of my poetry I have turned into children's books that I hope to publish over the next year. (oh boy)
My hobbies include graphic art. I am trying to find time to learn Photo Shop. I enjoy camping on the Cape in the Summer. Its a far cry from the backpacking hiking camp trips we took with my boys (now Military men). We have a daughter now and camp in a big camper with a bathroom and all the luxury of home.
My mantra for 2008 is... I am a published author... I am a published author...just awaiting my windfall... and slowly getting there...sure!

My passion is ...

Writing

I know too much about ...

Kids

My parents always told me ...

Not to spend all my money in one place.

My childhood ambition ...

To teach

My favorite memory ...

Camping at Peter's Pond

Why I write ...

It's a gift to be shared with anyone who wants to read what I have to say.

What I am reading/watching/listening to ...

Some teen age program that my daughrer likes on "the N"

My first job ...

Selling newspaper subscriptions for Muscular Dystrophy on the phone

My best moment ...

Was when my first son was born

My inspiration ...

is experiences and the people I meet and love

Parenting & Pregnancy > Teen Challenges Tips for the teen mother planning on keeping her child

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You have heard the saying, "One minute can change your life". For you, the "moment of conception", is the minute that they were referring. This change does not have to be a bad one. You actually could be cradling a hero deep in your womb. This precious child will change the course of your future, and possibly the world. It is most important to keep this experience positive. That will insure that you have a healthy, happy baby. For the next 19 years, you will be responsible for someone other than yourself, and though that sounds a little harsh, taking care of yourself, your health and your m...

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