You’re sitting at home reading the newspaper when the door flies off its hinges with a bang so hard you jump out of your chair. “Hands up and don’t move,” a SWAT team first officer yells as he shoves a cocked .357 magnum into his face. “You have the right to remain silent,” another says… Continue reading
Category: Relationship
Writing and sharing poetry in the elementary classroom can be empowering for everyone!
By regularly celebrating poetry in the classroom, you can transform your students into more enlightened readers and writers. Light verse is defined as “poetry that is playful or humorous and usually rhymed.” If we extend the umbrella of “light verse” to include poetry like that found in the work of the late Shel Silverstein where… Continue reading
A roadside emergency kit gives you peace of mind
Why do you need a car emergency kit during a road trip? A roadside emergency kit is essential for anyone planning a road trip. Whether it’s a spur-of-the-moment decision or a well-thought-out trip, a car emergency kit is essential for a road trip. Mainly, if you are traveling alone or with small children in dead… Continue reading
The 5 most common mistakes new parents make
mistake 1 Panicking over everything The most common mistake is to panic about everything. They worry about the baby’s sleep, crying, food, and even what kind of clothes the baby should wear or what kind of toys the baby should play with. Worrying about everything wouldn’t do your baby any good. Take your baby for… Continue reading
Home remedy for sinusitis using 3 plant extracts
I have read and written many articles on home remedies for sinusitis and I am a firm believer in using what Mother Nature has provided us on this Earth to heal ourselves physically, spiritually, emotionally and financially. A friend of mine recently shared with me a home remedy for sinusitis that uses 3 plant extracts:… Continue reading
What Makes America Beautiful: Song
The poet who penned the words to “America the Beautiful,” Katharine Lee Bates, was born into a modest Massachusetts family in 1859, the youngest of five children. Her father died when she was a baby. At that time, boys were more likely to get an education than girls. But her brothers worked so that she… Continue reading
How to translate your baby’s tears
The special bond between a mother and her child needs no introduction as it has always mesmerized the human race since long with its incredible elements. Especially when the child is a baby, without having learned verbal communication or when the baby is a newborn without even signs and gestures; mothers still understand the needs… Continue reading
The history of Valentine’s Day
All over the world on February 14th, many flowers, cards and gifts will be exchanged between loved ones as Valentine’s Day is celebrated. However, the history of why we celebrate this day is a mystery. The Valentine’s Day tradition blends elements from both the ancient Roman rites and the Christian tradition. Just to confuse things… Continue reading
Learning from snowboard games
Let’s face it: snowboarding is a dangerous sport, especially for children, so it is understandable that parents are hesitant to let their children enjoy this extreme sport; Snowboarding has higher injury risks than downhill skiing. Fortunately, kids can still enjoy extreme sports without risking limbs or lives, thanks to the wide range of snowboarding flash… Continue reading
Are you still in love with your ex?
Have you ever started dating someone, started having feelings for him, and then found out he still wasn’t over his ex? Few things in the dating world are more annoying than the “Ex factor.” If someone hasn’t gotten over his ex, no matter how hot, sexy, smart, and sweet you are, it won’t matter, because… Continue reading