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Walmart Express Advantages: Dollar Stores Face Real Competition Walmart Express appears to have some key advantages over their dollar store rivals.

Teacher Interview Tips Whether you are looking for your first job as a teacher or you are a veteran teacher who is seeking a new job, here are some tips which will help you ace your interview - sameple questions, what to wear, eti...

Justin Bieber Party Theme: Bieber Fever is a Hit Justin Bieber themed parties are a lot of fun. The possibilities are endless.

Ohio State Fair 2011: A Comprehensive Guide This article describes a brief history of the Ohio State Fair, gives a list of concert headliners and provides a guide for fairgoers with basic information on ticket p...

• No More Worksheets: Better Learning Activities for the Early Childhood Classroom

  9/24/2011

  Worksheets have no place in the early childhood classroom. In this article, the author, a special needs PreK teacher, gives ideas for learning activities which do not involve the use of worksheets.
• The Day When Safety Died

  8/29/2011

  Prior to 9/11 I felt safe. I thought the United States was invincible. I thought war only happened in other countries. I was wrong.
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  Jim Tressel: Despite His Flaws, He Made Me a Buckeye Fan

  8/11/2011

  Despite his flaws, I will always remember that it was Jim Tressel that made me a Buckeye football fan. This story is how he did it.
• Back to School for a Child with Special Needs: Meeting the Teacher

  8/5/2011

  The author, a special needs teacher, gives tips for parents on meeting and working with their child's new teacher.
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  Back to School Tips for Children with Special Needs

  8/5/2011

  In this article, the author, a special needs teacher, offers advice to parents on easing the back to school transition for children with autism and other special needs.
• Get a Teaching Job: Work Experience is a Must

  8/2/2011

  In this article a former principal gives tips for obtaining work experience prior to obtaining a first teaching job.
• Teacher Interview Tips: Questions to Ask the Interviewer

  8/1/2011

  In this article the author, a former principal, gives suggestions of questions for prospective teachers to ask at the end of their interview for a teaching position.
• SexuallyTransmitted Diseases: Five You Might Not Know About

  7/18/2011

  There are five sexually transmitted diseases, including a new gonorrhea "superbug" and oral cancer, that you need to know about to keep yourself safe.
• Android (Droid) Incredible: My Favorite Smartphone

  7/16/2011

  This author, loves the Droid Incredible smartphone. Here she lists ten reasons why.
• Hong Kong Scarlet Fever Outbreak: Should the U.S. Be Concerned About a Similar Outbreak?

  7/13/2011

  As a mom and a teacher, I have seen four confirmed cases of scarlet fever in children with whom I have daily contact in the past year alone. Should we worry about an outbreak of scarlet fever in the U.S.?
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  Get the Teaching Job You Want

  7/12/2011

  This article, written from the prospective of a former principal, gives prospective teachers ideas on how to obtain a teaching job.
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  Teacher Interview Tips

  7/12/2011

  Whether you are looking for your first job as a teacher or you are a veteran teacher who is seeking a new job, here are some tips which will help you ace your interview - sameple questions, what to wear, etiquette and more.
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  Setting Up a Special Education Classroom: Acquiring Materials

  7/10/2011

  This article gives ideas for what you need to acquire for your special education classroom.
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  Casey Anthony: How Could Any Mom Do That?

  7/9/2011

  As a foster parent and educator, I have worked with children who have Reactive Attachment Disorder. Casey Anthony fits the profile.
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  Halloween Costumes for Computer Geeks

  7/8/2011

  This article lists 25 easy, fun and creative Halloween costumes with a Technology theme.
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  How to Get a Teaching Job: Create a Mini-portfolio

  7/7/2011

  This article examines the need for a large teacher portfolio and gives ideas for creating a mini-portfolio.
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  How to Get ATeaching Job: What Principals Want in New Teacher Hires

  7/6/2011

  In this article the author, a former administrator, gives specific information to teaching candidates regarding what principals are looking for in new hires.
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  Ohio State Fair 2011: A Comprehensive Guide

  7/6/2011

  This article describes a brief history of the Ohio State Fair, gives a list of concert headliners and provides a guide for fairgoers with basic information on ticket prices, hours, rides, parking and more.
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  Using Music to Teach Children with Autism

  7/5/2011

  This article addresses a number of ways the author, a teacher, uses music in the classroom to teach children with autism and other special needs.
• Picture Schedules for Children with Autism

  7/5/2011

  This special needs teacher gives suggestions for how to create and store picture communication symbols. (PECS) They are commonly used for children who are non-verbal, particularly children with autism.
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  Cleaning Your House If You Hurt All Over

  7/5/2011

  Author offers tips for cleaning your house if you have arthritic, back pain or other types of chronic pain
• Art Ideas for Toddlers Who Won't Eat Fruits and Vegetables

  7/5/2011

  This article gives 10 food pyramid art activities for toddlers.
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  How to Pack for a Long Vacation

  7/5/2011

  Frequent traveler gives 10 tips for packing for a long vacation.
• 3 Unique Ways to Praise a Child with Special Needs

  7/5/2011

  In this article a special needs teacher describes som unique ways she rewards her students.
• Ten Tips to Land Your First Job as a Teacher

  7/4/2011

  The job market today for some teaching certificate/license areas is saturated, making getting a job more difficult than ever. This article gives ten tips for how to get a job as a teacher.
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  Setting Up a Special Education Classroom

  7/4/2011

  A teacher for children with special needs gives tips for setting up your classroom
• Gross Motor and Sensory Activity: Obstacle Courses in the Classroom

  7/2/2011

  The author, a special needs teacher, outlines a lesson for using obstacle courses in the classroom to combine gross motor activities, sensory integration and content area skills in one great lesson.
• Home Study Questions for Adoption and Foster: What You Can Expect

  6/30/2011

  A home study for adoption and foster care is a lengthy and difficult process. This article discusses five topics and sample questions prospective foster and adoptive parents can be expected to be asked.
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  New Graphic FDA Warnings Labels Fail to Address Danger of Addiction to Nicotine

  6/30/2011

  On June 21, 2011 the FDA unveiled nine new graphic warnings required to be on cigarette packages by 2012. The FDA fails to properly address the danger of nicotine addiction itself,
• Teacher Learns a Lot from Students

  6/28/2011

  Special Needs teacher tells of five lessons she has learned from her students.
• Justin Bieber Party Theme: Bieber Fever is a Hit

  6/26/2011

  Justin Bieber themed parties are a lot of fun. The possibilities are endless.
• Mood Disorders More Prevalent in the City

  6/25/2011

  New study links urban living to anxiety and mood disorder. This article offers three tips for dealing with mood disorders.
• Study Finds Drug Helps Jumpstart Antidepressant

  6/25/2011

  A study has pinpointed the enzyme that helps to rapidly activate antidepressants. If scientists can find a way to replicate this mechanism safely in humans, quality of life for people with depression will improve dramatically.
• Save Money: Small Changes Yield Big Payout

  6/23/2011

  In this article I share six ways you can save over $7000 per year by giving up these money wasters.
• How I Save Money with New Shopping Habits

  6/23/2011

  In this article I share easy ways I am saving money by changing just five shopping habits.
• Store Brand Diapers: Walmart's Parent's Choice, CVS or Walgreen's?

  6/23/2011

  As a Mom, I have tried numerous disposable diapers over the past three years. Given that I can easily spend $80.00 per month on disposable diapers, I decided I needed to find a good store brand diaper.
• Top Ten Items to Look for at Thrift Stores, Yard Sales and Consignment Shops

  6/23/2011

  I save a lot of money by frequenting yard sales and thrift stores. There are many things I would not buy in thrift stores and yard sales, but here is a list of ten things I frequently buy in yard sales and why.
• The Best Playground in Lancaster, Ohio is Firehouse Park

  6/22/2011

  Mom reviews local playground in Lancaster, Ohio.
• Columbus and Central Ohio Fireworks Guide

  6/20/2011

  This is a listing of Columbus and central Ohio fireworks with dates, times and locations. There are also 8 tips for attending fireworks with your family.
• Special Education Teachers and Instructional Assistants: How to Work Together Effectively

  6/19/2011

  Working as a team with a paraprofessional is something most teachers don't learn in college, yet it's a very important skill. It is important to communicate expectations in a respectful manner before problems occur.
• Walmart Express Advantages: Dollar Stores Face Real Competition

  6/17/2011

  Walmart Express appears to have some key advantages over their dollar store rivals.
• Walmart Express Faces Obstacles in Competition with Dollar Stores

  6/17/2011

  Although at first glance it appears as if the giant Walmart will slay the competition with its Walmart Express stores, Walmart will need to overcome several obstacles dollar stores currently face if it is to do so.
• Discipline for Children with Special Needs

  6/17/2011

  Special Needs teacher shares ideas for teaching children appropriate behavior
• Walmart Express Will Likely Take Over the Market Dollar Stores Now Dominate

  6/16/2011

  According to ABC News Walmart recently announced that it opened the first drugstore-sized Walmart Express store in rural Gentry, Arkansas. In my opinion Walmart Express will take over take over the market dollar stores now dominate in less than 5 years.
• Cruising with a Toddler: Ten Tips

  6/15/2011

  Taking a toddler on a cruise can be a great experience if you come prepared. As a veteran cruiser and Mom of a toddler, I offer ten tips to make your cruise a fabulous experience.
• 5 Highlights of My Best Summer Vacation: Australia and New Zealand

  6/14/2011

  Having been on a number of fascinating summer vacations around the world including North America, the Caribbean, Alaska, the Mexican Riviera, Hawaii, and Europe, it was difficult for me to choose one to highlight.
• Ten Tips for Adopting an Infant from the Foster Care System

  6/11/2011

  Many people believe there are no infants available for adoption in the United States, or that you have to be willing to spend up to $40,000 to adopt one, but this is not true.
• Top Five Refreshments and Snacks for a Justin Bieber Themed Party

  6/10/2011

  If you want your party to be a Justin Bieber theme right down to the food, here are 5 recipes for them.
• Justin Bieber Friendship Book: Your BFF's Will Love It!

  6/9/2011

  A Justin Bieber Themed Friendship Book is a Really Cool Thing to Do
• Justin Bieber Quiz: How Well Do You Know Your Favorite Pop Star?

  6/9/2011

  At your Justin Bieber themed party, give this quiz to all of your friends.
• Top 10 Justin Bieber Themed Party Games

  6/8/2011

  Here is a list of cool party games you can play at a Justin Bieber themed party. The party could be a birthday party, slumber party, pool party, skating party or the best idea ever '" a party just to celebrate your Justin Bieber crush!
• Justin Bieber Themed Party Craft Ideas

  6/8/2011

  Here is a list of cool crafts and activities you can do at a Justin Bieber themed party. The party could be a birthday party, slumber party, pool party, skating party or the best idea ever ----- a party just to celebrate your Justin Bieber crush!
• 4th of July Events in Columbus If You Don't Want to Go to Red, White and Boom

  6/8/2011

  If you're tired of fighting the crowds downtown for Red, White and Boom, there are many other events to attend to celebrate Independence Day in Columbus, Ohio.
• Top Five Unusual Cruise Tips

  6/6/2011

  Avid cruiser shares unusual tips others probably will not. The cruise is a journey, not necessarily a destination.
• Summer Vacation Blunder

  6/6/2011

  This traveler learned some valuable lessons about booking travel online in the Internet's infancy.
• Consistent Picture Schedules Valuable for Children with Autism

  6/2/2011

  As a teacher for children with autism and other special needs, I am frequently asked to give advice about raising a child with autism. In my opinion the most important area to address is creating a consistent daily schedule.
• Hold a Justin Beiber-themed Slumber Party

  6/2/2011

  Here are some great ideas for a Justin Beiber themed slumber party.
• Tips for Attending Summer Festivals with Little Ones

  6/1/2011

  My Favorite Summer Hobby is going to Summer Festivals