I live and work in southwestern Virginia. When I'm not working, I spend time with my husband, kids, and dog. I have always been taught to write what you know, so many of my articles will be about kids and family life. Like most writers, I dream big and try
+ more bio informationFor many parents, teaching your child to read is as daunting as it is rewarding. We know that reading is the foundation of the rest of our children's educational life, but we don't always know how to help them learn to read. Pre-reading skills are often taught in preschool, but not all children attend preschool, so what can w... More..
As a woman raised by a single mother, who has three siblings but no brothers, I had no idea what to do with my son when he was born. So, I treated him exactly like my daughter. This worked until he became dexterous enough to play with his penis (or wee-wee as we like to call it). What's a liberal, forward-thinking, sensitive ... More..
I'm not sure if this is the right feed for this but....There are many challenges faced by sign language interpreters in today's market. Training, experience, and steady pay are difficult to come by, and these problems are exacerbated by new requirements by states and national interpreting agencies such as the Registry of Inte... More..
As an Educational Interpreter who married into a strong DEAF family, my views on deaf education are more than a little biased. However, I have studied, experienced, and taught both sides of this particular fence, and have a sound basis for my viewpoint. Parents of deaf children have so many choices in front of them. Should th... More..
Parents face a much greater challenge now than did our parents and grandparents. Much of what was accepted and encouraged regarding childhood discipline and responsibility has now become detrimental or at very least unpopular.In my childhood, I was spanked very little. Those instances that I remember, however, were traumatizi... More..
Jesica Dark
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