Articles written by Barbara Stanley - Page 5

What is Helium

About me - Barbara Stanley

After working in the mental health field for fifteen years, I began to focus full time on writing. I have been published in several wonderful family oriented magazines such as Focus On The Family, Grit, Capper's, Country Woman, and others. My hometown newspaper,

+ more bio information

RSS Feed

Health & Fitness > General Health (Other) Is blood donation the kind of cause that can be interesting to people aged 15-30 years old?: 1 of 6
There are increasing numbers of people looking for opportunities to volunteer their time, money, skills, or a combination of the three. Public service announcements have increased awareness of the many needs all over our planet. The age group of 15-30 years-old have shown an interest in donating blood as a way to give back to... More..
Education > Homework & Testing Why homework is important: 5 of 29
School work, assigned to complete at home, is beneficial in the form of review and as a way to self-test for potential need of remediation. Massive amounts of homework serve only to frustrate children and teens, while not accomplishing the desired result of mastery in a particular subject. Homework is important as a tool for ... More..
Education > Educational Philosophy Is engaging parents in their children's education a major factor in turning around low-performing schools?: 4 of 23
Before learning of any type can take place, a child's basic needs must be met. A child does not need the most expensive food, but he must first have a full belly. He does not need to live in a mansion, but he must have stable and dependable shelter. A child does not have to have the most expensive clothes, but she must have c... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Economy When the state of the economy hits home: 19 of 105
There are unpleasant things happening to us, our family, and our friends. The prices of all necessities are continuously rising while the value of the dollar continues to decrease. Millions of families are dealing with the stress of lost jobs, less working hours each week, and the loss of health benefits, and so much more. Th... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Churches & Organizations Should Christian churches allow gays to be ordained as priests?: 23 of 127
A person cannot be gay and a Christian. To be called by the name of Christ, a person must confess all sin and repent of all sin. Homosexuals do not view their sexual activity as sin. Therefore, a homosexual cannot be a Christian. Why would a Christian church consider ordaining an unsaved person as a priest? To entertain the n... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: The Earth: 31 of 171
When tilling soil in early spring,to prepare the earth for planting,I plant the seedlings and cover seedsand spend my days uprooting weeds.Preparing the earth reminds meof another one who gardens;He took the rich soil from the earth,creating those preceding me.He spends His time attending alland hopes that we will grow uprigh... More..
Health & Fitness > Prescription & Medication Are drugs for treating attention deficit disorder being over-prescribed to children today?: 2 of 11
Drugs that treat attention deficit disorder are being over-prescribed to children who suffer nothing more than the emotional and physical need to be held, heard, and appreciated. Many parents are pressuring doctors to prescribe medication their children really do not need. Teachers pressure parents to find a way to make Timm... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Uncovering a money-related secret in my marriage: 3 of 16
My husband has always been self-employed in the construction industry. Tax time is stressful for many couples, but more so for those who receive a 1099 form than for those who receive a W-2 form. Couples who both work as employees of someone else generally have no surprises when it is time to file taxes. Each person receives ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Two hearts: 27 of 142
I asked for love and was deceivedby phony words that I perceivedto be sincere and wholly true;words I learned came not from you.A game you played with a tender heartby streaming lies from the very start.A home and children you wanted, yes,but not the common days of stress.Someone you knew who would giver her best,thus allowin... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting Methods Should parents use corporal punishment to discipline children?: 8 of 40
In a perfect world, people would follow the perfect plan given to us by God to raise a family. On the television show, Mayberry, Andy properly spanked Opie after carefully and lovingly explaining Opie's wrong behavior and what right behavior he should have followed. A very important part of discipline is pointing out the harm... More..