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Having wound through the briers of being Momma to 10, observing the birth of a child after burying her, teenagers, being a ghost writer, draft editor, retail manager (read salaried babysitter), paralegal, election commissioner and entrepreneur (thrice over)...Here

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Parenting & Pregnancy > Child Discipline Strategies Disciplining your toddler: Beyond the time-out: 1 of 15
Beyond time-out there exists a world of discipline to which toddlers can relate. Two-year-olds, and some older children, simply cannot understand the connection between their actions and the time-out chair or naughty spot. So, the question becomes what is an appropriate consequence for toddler misbehavior? The cause and effe... More..
Home & Garden > Cleaning (Other) Getting the kids to help you organize: 1 of 15
I have 10 children, yet I am not bald; I do not sit in the corner and drool, often; and my house stays organized. Having flunked the entrance exam to Hogwart's, I had to come up with a flesh and blood method of organization and a devious scheme to have my children execute it for me with the precision of a NASCAR pit crew. Wa... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Child Discipline Strategies Strategies for dealing with children who talk back disrespectfully: 1 of 15
Children talk back to adults, especially parents, disrespectfully when they feel authority is unjust, unreasonable or unfeeling. This ten step strategy for dealing with children's disrespectful back talk works like a charm. 1. Respect. ~Earn it, and then demand it from your children once you have it. Respect their right to a... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Wishes: 7 of 103
A falling star streaks across the twinkling sky. While a wish tries desperately to form, a single tear falls silently from my eye. I struggle to hold on to that half-formed wish. It is slipping through my grasp, no matter how hard I try to capture that elusive wish. It is being pushed out by a thought so strong it hasn't a c... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenthood Parents Anonymous: The lighter side of parenting: 3 of 42
Hello. My name is Momma. I am a parent. I have been a recovering parent for 18 years. Step One I admit I have no control over my life. It is ruled by my offspring, mostly my teenagers. They come and go without regard to rules, my admonishments or their own well-being. Step Two I have come to believe it will take power much l... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christianity (Other) Commentary: Why churches are packed on Easter and not on regular Sundays: 2 of 28
What defines Christians as such is their belief that Christ rose from the dead and ascended to Heaven, as the final sacrifice in atonement for the sin of mankind. Easter is the celebration of that belief. On Easter, many Christians, who have not been diligent in their church service attendance, will appear on pews worldwide.... More..
Home & Garden > Home Interior Tips for organizing your pantry: 1 of 14
Consider what makes a great kitchen: Ease of finding ingredients and tools. Professional kitchens have this in common. Even when you shop, items are grouped by logical ingredients. Pastas and sauces are together. Side dishes, baking supplies and snacks all have specific aisles. Organizing the space in your pantry is as easy ... More..
Home & Garden > Home Interior How to avoid clutter in your house: 3 of 41
Clutter inhibits lifestyles, depresses mood and invites allergens and pests. If you are ready to rid your house of clutter, or you never want to need to rid your house of clutter, take immediate action! Top 10 ideas for clutter control from a confessed pack rat: 1) Reduce mail by billing and banking online - save a tree! Rea... More..
Relationships & Family > Communication Issues Is conversation becoming a lost art?: 2 of 27
In an age with text messages and catchphrases, conversation is becoming a lost art. Listening to conversations of others shows how each person is speaking without regard to the responses of the other person. Since conversation required both speaking and listening, conversation may already be completely lost. An old proverb s... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Spiritual Life Living life with optimism: Why life is more than just "death and taxes": 3 of 39
"Smile. Things could be worse." My grandfather was a wise man. When he said that, my reply was, "OK. I smiled...and they got worse." It always made us smile. Smiles are contagious. Even the grouchiest curmudgeons will return a smile. The most inexpensive gift you can give to yourself everyday is a smile in the mirror after y... More..