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Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Foster parenting: 1 of 8

My husband and I decided to adopt because the conventional method just wasn't working for us. I searched the internet and realized that there were tons of adoption agencies out there, and the cost could run into the tens of thousands of dollars. We were stymied. We wanted to add at least one child to our family, but we certa...
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Adopting a child: 15 of 34

My husband and I realized years ago that we would never have a child the "conventional" way and we played around with the idea of adoption but we never really did anything about it. We also knew that we could not afford a private, or overseas adoption, they can run to the tens - of - thousands of dollars, not something we ha...
Parenting & Pregnancy > Baby Accessories Are pacifiers good for babies?: 5 of 11

Are pacifiers good for children? We all know that pacifiers can be great for parents, they soothe a crying child and maybe give you a few more minutes of quiet before the inevitable eruption of wails that it forthcoming. Everyone has read or heard somewhere that a pacifier will damage a child's gums or teeth, but has this be...
Religion & Spirituality > Astrology & Prophecy Testimonies: Visiting a medium for a reading: 1 of 2

Growing up I was always interested in psychics and psychic abilities and read all that I could from many different psychics and mediums. I always made a point to watch Sylvia Brown when she was on the Montel Williams show and John Edward on his show Crossing Over. My interest took on a whole new meaning when my little sister...
Parenting & Pregnancy > Adoption The urgent need for foster parents of teenagers: 4 of 7

If you have ever thought of becoming a foster parent I have something for you to consider, why not foster an older child? Now there is no reason to immediately think that this is a crazy notion and stop reading, I have a valid point for you to listen to. In my somewhat limited experience as a foster parent I have had an infa...
Parenting & Pregnancy > Child Discipline Strategies Why bribery can help behavior issues with children: 4 of 6

Being the mother of three children under the age of six I am typically at my wits end when it comes to making the little people in my house behave like normal human beings. I have called friends, associates and even the liaison at my local Department of Children and Families office. You see I am not a typical parent, rather ...
Parenting & Pregnancy > Adoption Guide to parenting adopted children: 8 of 11

Please allow me to stand up and tell you that I am a proud adoptive parent to a beautiful five year old girl. She came into our lives a little over a year ago, several months after we fell in love with her picture. From what I have heard dozens of families were interested in adopting her. She is a dark blonde haired beauty w...
Home & Garden > Buying & Selling Homes How to add curb appeal to your home: 26 of 32

Adding curb appeal does not have you empty you bank account, there are some very simple things you can do to make your house the best looking house in the neighborhood. The cost will come in the sweat equity you are willing to invest to keep up the parts of your yard. First thing that you will make your house more pleasing t...
Entertainment > TV Show Reviews TV show reviews: Big Brother: 17 of 19

When Big Brother 9 started it didn't seem like it was going to be as enjoyable as the previous seasons. The "Til Death Do You Part" angle doesn't work for a show that is all about one person scheming their way to $500,000.00. Luckily it didn't last all that long. I love watching the alliances come to fruition between the hou...