Mary Starr Johnson-Gerard, Ph.D.
I am a Ph.D. Educational Psychologist with over 35 years of experience in the fields of human development, behavior, and learning. I have hands on experiences as well consultative experiences in all areas. I have also conducted trainings and developed curricula in these fields.
I started my professional career as a classroom teacher and spent 11 years in public schools. I was a first grade teacher, a teacher of the educable mentally retarded, and I taught students with learning disabilities.
I spend 6 years working as a Child Development Specialist on a psychiatric preschool unit of a mental health hospital.
I was a Learning Skills Specialist in an acute rehabilitation hospital working with persons with head trauma and strokes.
I was faculty at the University of Missouri for 6 years. I was the Director of the Center for Innovations in Special Education and I taught courses in Special Education.
I am adjunct faculty at Columbia College.
I started the Outcomes Group about 10 years ago and have consulted in various areas related to supporting systems change with state government agencies and not-for-profits organizations.
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I started my professional career as a classroom teacher and spent 11 years in public schools. I was a first grade teacher, a teacher of the educable mentally retarded, and I taught students with learning disabilities.
I spend 6 years working as a Child Development Specialist on a psychiatric preschool unit of a mental health hospital.
I was a Learning Skills Specialist in an acute rehabilitation hospital working with persons with head trauma and strokes.
I was faculty at the University of Missouri for 6 years. I was the Director of the Center for Innovations in Special Education and I taught courses in Special Education.
I am adjunct faculty at Columbia College.
I started the Outcomes Group about 10 years ago and have consulted in various areas related to supporting systems change with state government agencies and not-for-profits organizations.
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Divorce, Divorce, DivorceHave you been divorced more than three years? Have you moved on with your life? Do you still spend lots of time thinking about and talking about your ex-spouse? Yes answers to all questions may mean your have Post Marital Stress Disorder (PMS).
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When Divorce Hurts Too LongAre you having a hard time getting over a divorce or broken relationship? Do you still find yourself unhappy after several years? If you answered yes and yes, then you may have Post Marital Stress Disorder (PMS). Read on to learn about this disorder.
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Vintage Retro Freestanding Cone Fireplaces for Décor and HeatingMid century modern, retro free standing fireplaces are all the rage for decorating a home or apartment. This article provides information about safe installation, ways to maintain a vintage fireplace and their different styles and colors. -
Vintage, Retro, Antique Furniture Designer Adrian PearsallMid century modern furniture has an atomic style like no other era. Designers like Adrian Pearsall have fall through the cracks, but are coming into their own as their work is discovered. This article describes the life and style of Adrian Pearsall. -
Piranha Suitable for Inclusion as an Aquarium FishAre you interested in adding piranha to your aquarium and are not sure which type to add? This articles describes a variety of types of piranha and whether they are good aquarium pets. -
Activities and Strategies to Promote Social Communication Skills in ChildrenCommunication is key to allowing young children to be part of a group like a classroom and have successful, functional relationships with peers and adults in the environment.
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Ideas for the Environment: Recycling and Renewable InformationMaking a personal commitment to conserve the natural resources of the environment, by using more renewable products and recycling, is important and begins by identifying the natural resources you use daily.
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Cheap Budget: Wedding Shower Party IdeasThe wedding season is upon us and it is time to be thinking about cheap ways to host fabulous wedding showers on a budget.
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Stress and Anxiety Reduction Strategies: Health InformationStress and anxiety are running a muck in today's world. People are irritable, forgetful and unsatisfied with life because they feel stress and anxiety related to lack of organization.
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Science Education: Kindergarten Science Activities About ColorOne of the main science education facts about color that children will learn in kindergarten is how to mix them to get different colors.
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Cheap Budget: Baby Shower Party IdeasSome things to think about, to keep the baby shower budget cheap-yet nice, are party invitations, party decorations, party foods and baby shower location.
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Decorating Ideas: The Vintage Modern Edward Wormley WayIf you are a vintage, mid century modern collector, you more than likely love clean lines and atomic ranch homes. If you long for comfort as well as clean lines, then you might be interested in learning about Edward Wormley.
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Decorating a Kitchen with an Atomic, Retro Eames DesignA kitchen that is functional and attractive does not happen by accident. This is especially so when it is being planned with a vintage, retro,modern eye and going to include many icons of the mid century modern period.
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Collecting Vintage, Atomic Transistor RadiosIn 1957, an unknown Japanese company, Sony, began to export their first transistor radio the TR - 63. They marketed their transistor radio as the "First Pocketable Radio ."
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Collect, Vintage, Modern, Retro Tumblers: Are You Addicted?Do you love to collect vintage, retro, modern glassware and tumblers? Are you fascinates with the colorful glasses your grandmother had on her tables? If you yes and read on.
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Decorating with a Vintage, Modern, Retro Cone FireplaceAre you interested in learning about the cool, retro, vintage free standing cone fireplaces popular in the 1960s and 70s? If so, this article provides information on the Majestic brand.
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Fear of War and Terrorism: Parenting ChildrenThe shock of 911 has worn off, but the aftermath of fear continues to roll along with Americans. Parents need to understand how to help their children cope with the fear or terrorism.
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Children and Fear of a Monster Under the Bed: Nighttime AnxietyAre you having trouble with your children being afraid to go to bed at night? Do your children become anxious when they know bedtime is close? If you answered yes to these questions, read on.
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Are You Dating a Child Sexual Molester?If you are a single parent with children living at home, read this article very carefully if you are dating or thinking about dating again. Many sexual molesters seek out single parents to date who have children the ages of their preferred conquest.
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Will Giving Parents Grades Improve Student Achievement?The State of Florida is considering giving parents grades for how well their children do in school. Is this a sound idea? Read this articles and see what you think.
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Math Education Instruction: Math Teaching Games for Elementary SchoolThere are two ways to teach math facts, repetitive rote and drill or rote and drill within the context of games. When a student receives educational instruction in basic math facts through games, they are going to be more motivated.
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Career Education and Instruction = Jobs and Less UnemploymentIt is important that the educational system begin to acquaint themselves with these realities and to plan to prepare students for the "new" world of work.
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Sleep and Health: Avoiding Depression, Insomnia and Mental Health IssuesDo you have a sleep disorder. The record for someone going without sleep is 18 days, 21 hours, 40 minutes. The record holder reported hallucinations, paranoia, blurred vision, slurred speech and memory and concentration lapses. -
Depression, Fat and Diet: The Mental Health ConnectionDepression affect about 18.8 million American adults ages 18 and older. Diets high in saturated fats may be one of the causes.
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Insomnia, Depression and Anxiety: Symptoms of Shift Work Sleep Disorder3.75 million Americans are estimated to be suffering from Work Shift Sleep Disorder. If you work the night shift and are are feeling irritable, moody, excessively tires and sleepy, then you may have Work Shift Sleep Disorder.
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Nutritional Facts: Benefits of Whey ProteinThe nutritional facts are in - whey protein protein has been deemed one of the most powerful cancer fighting proteins available for everyday consumption.
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Modern Retro Home Eames Era Decorating IdeasThis article is going to discuss some general basic guidelines, ideas and tips to consider if you want to decorate an Eames era, retro, mid century modern home.
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Depression and Nutrition: Whey Protein Can Reduce Symptoms of Mild DepressionWant to reduce feelings of depression without taking medication? You might be able to if you have a mild level of depression.
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Diet Research Shows Connection to Mental HealthWhat does a new Purdue study suggest about some diets causing a mental illness or mental condition? Read this article to find out.
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Mental Health: Abuse and Toxic GuiltWhy would anyone want to be in an abusive relationship? What does the victim of the abuse got out of the relationship? How can someone addicted to abusive relationships kick the habit and get on with life?
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Family Roles: Parenting Children to Understand Family RolesFamily system theory states that a family, or any group for that matter, is greater than the sum of its parts. Problems between family member creates a disturbance in the level of energy surrounding a family.
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Parent Your Child or Children: Tips for Effective ParentingParenting is not easy and until you try it, you really can't understand how complex and sometimes overwhelming it can be.
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The Family Relationship: Parenting Through CommunicationFamily relationships change as children grow and mature. Family relationships also changes as parents learn and mature and become more comfortable in their role of parent.
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Student Assessments: Testing and EvaluationFormal student assessment had been a huge national debate over the past decade. Expecting student assessment to meet national student standards has forced public schools to focus on specific curricular content in order for student performance.
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Teaching Elementary School Students About Recycling CardboardIt is never too early to start elementary school children in the process of understanding just how fragile our planet is and to start guiding them in learning simple recycling strategies.
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Elementary School: Education Behavior Strategies to Support Appropriate BehaviorPublic elementary schools are having quite a time addressing behavior issues within the school and classrooms, but iis the responsibility of elementary schools to ensure students are provided a comfortable and safe learning experience.
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Modern Decor Interior Design: Contemporary ArtModern, contemporary design, contemporary style, contemporary functionality and contemporary art i s about free thinking, breaking the rules and just plain being "out there."
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Vintage Rotary Dial Phones Telephones: Blast from the PastIf you are a mid century, retro collector and do not have a rotary dial phone, you might want to consider how a vintage rotary-dial phone might affect the ambiance of your retro home.
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Modern Home Decor: Mid Century Modern Retro DesignersThe Mid Century Modern period saw a shift in home decor and home interior design. All of sudden modern homes had clean lines, with few curves, and there was a minimalist approach to home decorating.
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Family Project: Recycle and Renewable CompostingStarting a family project to recycle and reuse food waste for composting can be fun and help build self-esteem in children.
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Toddler Development: Hand WashingDevelopmentally, toddlers are at a prime stage for learning how to wash their hands before and after going to the potty independently, while potty training, before and after meals and at other times of the day when they have gotten their hands soiled.
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How to Teach Children About PrayerTeaching young children about prayer is more difficult than it may seem at first. The brains of children under the age of seven are not developed enough to understand the abstractness of a god or deity in the same way as an older child or adult does.
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Mental Health: Men, Mental Health and DepressionMale mental health issues are sleeper issues which means they are lurking right under the surface and ready to break though.
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Mental Health: Exercise "Therapy" for Depression and AnxietyExercise helps person with depression and anxiety and can be an almost magic drug, for many persons who are diagnosed with depression and anxiety.
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Online Games for Teaching Englishechnology has taken the field of education by storm and teachers have to take courses, in their spare time, to learn how to use technology in their classrooms to support learning.
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Children Game: Literacy Scavenger HuntEmbedding literacy learning within a game format for young children makes the learning invisible. They do not know they are learning. They believe they are playing a game with mom and dad and siblings.
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Retro Modern Vintage Decor: Vintage Egg Chair by Arne JacobsenSome people collect retro vintage Mid Century Modern and others are not interested in the vintage of their retro modern, but want to have the streamline and atomic appearance of the Mid Century pieces without the vintage and the hunt.
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Assessment of Early Childhood DevelopmentAssessment is a process that allows trained professionals the opportunity to evaluate the level of development for children in the early childhood period.
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Ideas for Removing Baby TeethTeaching your young child about the tooth fairy can make the tooth losing process exciting, if the child is scared.
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Holiday Low Carb Diet Food IdeasSticking to a weight loss program, at any time of the year is difficult, but holidays are an especially challenging time to keep up resolve and to just say "No" to food and food cravings.
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Family Fun Night on the CheapPlanning fun family activities, on a regular basis, is an effective strategy that supports family strength and well-being.
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How to Include Teachable Moments During Family Game NightA teachable moment is when your kid comes up and asks you what you are doing. This is the moment when they are the most likely to listen to your answer and learn because they brought it up.
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How to Plan a Family Indoor PicnicA family that has a sense of imagination, a desire for fun and a willingness to be a little different, will enjoy planning a family indoor picnic. With a little planning a family indoor picnic may become a family tradition.
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Fun, Frugal At-Home Activities for Snow DaysBefore the first snow falls, make a list of fun frugal activities that can be organized at home. Having this preparation time, will allow you to have any supplies or materials on hand.
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Fashion: Chic HairstylesChic classic hairstyles are typically modeled after fashion eras of the past. Each time period comes with its specific fashions and hairstyle that reminds us what the fashion of that era was all about.
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Teaching Children About Graph Math ProjectsTo learn about graphs, is important for children in order for them to acquire basic knowledge about how to not only gather and scrutinize data, but it also supports the development of competency in counting, sorting, comparing and observing.
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Children with Autism: Calendar Teaching IdeasChildren with autism typically struggle more than children without autism in every aspect of learning. Not only do they have difficulty in learning new concepts, they also have more trouble retaining what they have learned.
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Women and Mental Health: Gender and Psychological Well-beingThe rates of psychiatric disorder are almost identical for men and women, but there are significant differences in the patterns of mental illness and mental health related to gender.
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Women's Mental Health: Menopause, Depression and AnxietyThe period of life known as midlife; and often associated with the term "midlife crisis", has been rejected by academic research since the 1980s.
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Education PI Math Game: PI T-shirt ContestA great idea for math teachers, to help math students celebrate pi Day, is to ask students to make pi day t-shirt decals to iron on t-shirts.
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Talking to Children to Improve School SuccessWhen parents effectively communicate with their child, the child has a greater understanding of the expectations and can learn from the communication.
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Mental Health: Anorexia and Acai BerriesOne of the questions asked about the value of the very popular acai berry diet is does it have side effects serious enough to create an eating disorder or to feed an eating disorder.
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Crafts: Toddler Arts and CraftsCraft ideas for toddlers are effective when they take into account the developmental levels and expected skills for toddlers.
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Healthy Fast Food for KidsEven the best of intentioned of parents sometimes have to consider fast foods as an option for their kids, so there are some things to remember about how to select fast foods that makes it a healthier food choice for kids.
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Healthy Low Carb Diet Snack IdeasA low-carbohydrate diet is designed to reduce the body's production of insulin so your body uses stored fat for energy rather than using calories being eaten at the time.
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ADHD Mental Health Diagnosis Found to Have Genetic LinkScientists at Cardiff University announced they have found scientific evidence that Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) is a genetic.
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Mental Health and WomenIt is common to find some mental health disorders are more prevalent in women than men and science is at the early stage of trying to discern what biological and psychosocial variables are creating these differences in mental health.
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Aging and Mental Health: Depression or Memory LossAlthough it appears depression increases with the ageing process, acquiring depression as one ages is not inevitable
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Baby Shower Party Favors for Existing Children in the FamilyHosting baby showers for the existing children in the family is a good way to help them feel important and not pushed aside and to help them understand they have a role in the upcoming arrival of their new brother or sister.
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Obesity and Fat in ChildrenWhen making healthy decisions about your child's diet and potential for obesity, knowing what foods contain animal fat is essential.
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Public Schools and TechnologyPublic schools must keep abreast of new technology as their mission is to prepare students to be contributing, competent citizens.
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Public Schools and Student AssessmentIn order for public schools to measure whether the students they graduated are ready to participate as contributing citizens, new education assessment processes have been developed.
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Elementary School Kids GamesElementary school is a period in a child's life when they learn more readily by applying concepts, taught through direct instruction, in playing fun kids games.
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Decorating Ideas for Baby Bedding from a Developmental PerspectiveThis article offers information about decorating ideas parents might consider if they would like to create a healthy developmental baby room environment.
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Halloween Ideas: Halloween Costume IdeasIn this day of economical hard times, buying a Halloween costume may be out of your budget. Never fear though, a Halloween costume doesn't have to cost you and arm and a leg. You just need to be creative.
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How Parents Can Set Education Goals to Help Their Child's Academic AchievementAlthough most people think schools are the most critical contributor to a child's academic success, recent research, in the field of education, says that parents play a powerful role in the ultimate success of their children.
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Babies and Infants Need Fat in Their DietInfants and babies require fat in their diets in order to grow and be healthy. In fact, an infant's nutritional requirements call for a diet that is steeped in fats and calories.
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Obesity and Obesity in Childhood: National Health IssuesA study conducted at the North Carolina Children's Hospital indicted that parents of children who are overweight and or obese do not comprehend that their child has a weight problem or is obese.
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Fun Educational Kids Math Games: PreschoolPlaying math games at home is educational and when the home environment is open and accepting, math games can be fun games.
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Irish Music: Traditional Irish InstrumentsInstruments that originated with Irish music have a rich history of Irish tradition.
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Halloween Decorations to Make at a Kids' Halloween PartyHosting a kids' Halloween party for your children, kids in your classroom or for your adult friends is a good way to share the fun and festive nature of the Halloween holiday.
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Mental Illness: Schizophrenia or SchizophreniformDo you know someone who has delusions, hallucinations, unusual motor patterns and speech? If so, you may know someone wrestling with the mental illness of schizophrenia or schizophreniform.
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Home Decor Ideas: Integrating a Flat Screen TV with Retro Mid Century Modern FurnitureOne of the issues, when decorating with a modern flat screen TV, is that they are typically the focal point of the room and as such, they stick out like a sore thumb in an Eichler 50's era home or a post WWII bungalow.
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Students with a Math Disability May Need SupportA math disability is primarily described as a specific learning disability in math or mathematics and is diagnosed as a condition where people have significant problems with numbers, but have a normal or above normal I.Q.
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Mental Illness: Shared Psychotic DisorderThe psychiatric diagnosis of Shared Psychotic Disorder fits the definition of mental illness because it creates a pattern of abnormal thinking and perceptions that interfere with typical or normal development.
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Getting Your Family Off The Couch: Cardiovascual Tag TeamsGetting kids to get up off the couch or away from a computer and be involved in cardiovascular activities is a trick, so organize a group of family tag teams that get together one day a week to play games of tag.
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Birthday Party Games: Kids Birthday Party Game IdeasIt might be a fun idea to host your kid's birthday party at home and play some old fashion birthday party games.
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Fun Science Projects for Kids in the KitchenSometimes parents run out of ideas for fun, healthy and creative activities for children and fall into a rut of doing the same old same old day after day
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Mental Illness: Dealing with Intermittent Explosive DisorderHave you ever been driving in your car and all of a sudden, out of nowhere, someone stops their car, gets out of it and runs up to your car yelling and screaming obscenities?
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Retro Mid Century Modern Furniture Decorating IdeasAre you into mid century modern style, design, soul? Does mid century modern retro furniture scream awesome to you? Do you find yourself engrossed in conversations where names like Eames, Nelson, Eichler?
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How I Earned My Master's Degree in Special EducationWhen I threw my mortarboard into the air at the graduation ceremony for earning my bachelor's degree from the University of Kansas, I was saying to myself, "Free at last, free at last, thank God, I'm free at last."
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Vascular Dementia: Strokes, Heart Attack, Alzheimer'sVascular dementia is the second highest occurring form of dementia. The highest type of dementia is Alzheimer's.
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Mental Health: Transvestic Fetishism - Symptoms of DisorderThe term transvestism was first coined in the early 1900s, but the disorder had been around for a much longer time
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Fun and Educational Online Games for Children with AutismSome of the most common areas addressed on an IEP for a student with Autism are language arts related to acquiring adequate vocabulary for communication and social language skills.
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Education and School Field TripsIn order for a school field trip to have optimal education effectiveness though, some planning needs to be completed prior to the field trip.
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Autism: Curriculum Adaptations for Preschool ChildrenTeaching preschool children with Autism is both challenging and rewarding. A child with Autism can be successful in a preschool classroom; however, some adaptations to the curriculum are essential.
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Working Part Time: BenefitsThere are four primary reasons a person goes to work part time: retirees who want more income or socialization, parents who want to spend more time with their children, college and high school students and temporary agency workers.
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Mental Health Parenting Techniques for Preschoolers with Special NeedsParenting preschool age children is not an easy task some days. Parenting preschoolers with mental health special needs can be even more daunting.
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Parenting Ideas: Preschool Technology for Special Needs Children at HomeParents, of preschool children with disabilities, need to understand how to support their child's use of technologies around the house to enhance communication.
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Preschool and Early Childhood ProfessionalismAs a professional in early childhood preschool education, I have been a part of a process, conducted by preschool early childhood education professionals, to raise the bar or expectations of professionalism.
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Using Kids Games and Fun Games to Teach MathHave you ever tried to teach math to a child who was under-interested(bored)? There are many of ways to embed these kinds of activities into a teaching lesson that will appeal to the under-interested
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Parenting for LearningThink about this -- how many times do you, as a parent, interact with your child each day? If you really do the calculation thoroughly you will be astonished at the number of opportunities you have to impact your child's learning.
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Bad Mental Health is like C-H-A-O-SMy experience as a mental health provider has led me to believe there are quantifiable differences between the kinds of attributes a person with good mental health has and the attitudes someone with bad mental health has.
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Good Mental Health Looks like P-E-A-C-EAs a mental health professional I have had many years to interact with and reflect upon why there are some individuals who seem to able to maintain a consistently positive mental health status regardless of the challenges life threw at them.
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Parenting Counseling with EmpathyBeing a parenting counselor is a profession that may be best handled by someone who is a parent. I feel I can say this as I was one of those parenting counselors who did not have children.
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Fun Family Ideas for Parents + KidsThere is no doubt today's parents struggle with having time to get everything done and find time them and their children to have family fun time. A family life with all work and no fun makes for a dreary boring parents and children.
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Where Kids Can Eat for Free in Columbia, MissouriNever fear, eating out with children in Columbia Missouri can be fun, delicious and free. The restaurants below have received the good for grandchildren award given by this grandmother.
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What Does the U.S. Department of Education Do?The mission of the U.S. Department of Education is to "promotes student achievement and preparation for global competitiveness by fostering educational excellence and ensuring equal access."
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Brief Psychotic DisorderThe DSM IV describes a disorder called brief psychotic disorder. This disorder falls under the category of psychotic disorders and manifests similarly.
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Guide to Toddler Language Development Toys and Resources on a ShoestringNot having the money to buy developmentally appropriate toys and learning resources does not have to compromise your child developmentally. There are many resources in communities families can access to support the language development in their toddler. -
What Does a Public School High School Principal Do?The role and responsibilities of public school high school principals vary from public school to public school but in general they responsible for the administrative duties related to the daily operations of the high school.
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Murder and Its Effect on Mental HealthIf you or someone you know has been affected by the murder of a family member, friend or even an acquaintance, they are probably suffering mental health consequences associated with the traumatic situation.
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What Does a Public School Superintendent Do?The role and responsibilities of public school superintendents vary, but in general they are responsible for the successful management of the school and are expected to provide leadership related to the district's vision.
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Family Development and Infant DevelopmentFamily development is the study of families. Regular interaction with an infant is important because of the impact it has on the infant as well as the family.
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Attachment Theory and Child DevelopmentPositive family interactions are critical if infants are to form secure attachments to family members and achieve developmental milestones. A young child who learned to trust family members is more likely to form positive relationships throughout life. -
Craft Project for Children with DisabilitiesChildren with disabilities can have fun with the craft project of making a fan from food boxes. Depending on the type of craft, making a craft builds fine motor skills, imagination, and self-esteem in children with disabilities. -
Professions with Highest Suicide RatesPutting together a list of professions with the highest risk or rates of suicide is complicated. -
Special Education IEP for AutismIf you are the parent of a child with autism, a student researching autism, or a teacher who has a child with autism in your classroom, these are some fairly common aspects of autism typically addressed in an IEP.
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Therapist or Counselor: How to ChooseWhen you are feeling bad about life and want to talk to a qualified professional, how do you know whether to select a counselor or a therapist? This article defines the similarities and differences between a counselor and a therapist.
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Psychiatrists, Psychologists,Therapists: A Guide to Knowing the DifferencesThe purpose of this article is to clear up the confusion about the differences and similarities between psychiatrists, psychologists, and therapists. -
Mental Illness: Frotteurism in ChildrenThis mental illness is known as a paraphilia which refers to abnormal sexual arousal with objects, situations, or individuals that can result in distress or serious problems for the child with paraphilia and their family and friends.
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Being Happy is Finding Happiness YourselfResearchers at the University of Pennsylvania, who are studying what is called authentic happiness have published their results on the subject and being happy. The following information is a summary of their findings on happiness.
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Nation's Reading Scores Increased in 2009A report published in March of 2010, by the National Assessment of Educational Progress confirmed reading and reading comprehension scores across the U.S. have improved since 2007. -
Major Depression with Psychotic FeaturesIf you, or someone you love, has been diagnosed with Psychotic Major Depression (PMD) or Major Depression with Psychotic Features, you may wonder what your life will be like, or how you can help your loved one get the help they need to feel better.
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Drug Detox Treatment: Substance Abuse Withdrawal & DeliriumDrug detox treatment typically occurs after substance abuse has gone on for a considerable amount of time and has significantly impaired ones ability to function adequately in everyday life.
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What Does a Board of Education Do?This article will provide you an overview of the role and responsibilities of a Board of Education. -
Online Degree Programs Via Distance LearningIn 2007, the United States Department of Education conducted a survey of distance learning postsecondary online degree programs to determine just how plentiful this form of postsecondary education had become. -
Early Childhood Facts About Early Care and EducationOne of the key findings of the Early Childhood Longitudinal Study is that the greater percentage (57%) of the 4 year olds, from the 2001 birth cohort, received center-based early care and education services. -
Teaching About Abstinence Delays Sexual Activity in TeensTeens who were involved in a behavioral intervention focusing on abstinence were more likely to delay their first sexual encounter than teens receiving an intervention utilizing the more traditional general health promotion approach.
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Cheap Vacation Tourist Activities in Hutchinson, KansasHutchinson, Kansas is one of the best hidden cheap vacation tourist activity secrets. Who would guess that nestled in the mid south of the wheat state is a vacation tourist activities Mecca?
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Benefits of a Career Aptitude TestA career aptitude test is the perfect way to learn about your strengths and how these affect thinking about and planning for a career. As an academic advisor, I recommended they have a career aptitude test to help them plan for their future.
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Homeland Security Bachelor's DegreeSince the September 11, 2001, Twin Towers tragedy, there has been an increasing need for the United States to think about and prepare itself for homeland security jobs and homeland security careers.
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What Doctoral Degrees Are Available Online?Earning a credible doctorate degree online also lines the recipient of the Ph.D. online degree up for higher paying and more prestigious jobs.
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Doctoral Degrees Online: Questions and AnswersHave you ever wondered about the validity of earning a doctoral degree online? Rest assured if you take the time to conduct research, earning a credible doctoral degree online or a Ph.D. online is possible.
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Paint by Number Kits: Wall Decorations or Modern Wall Art?When growing up in the 1950s & 60s, one of the best things to get as a present was a paint by number kit that, when finished, gave the artist a piece of great modern art or a super painting to use as a wall hanging or wall decoration.
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How to Buy a Used Pressure CookerBuying a used pressure cooker is a good idea if you want to save money, serve really good meals, and or can foods for eating later. Used pressure cookers can often be found at garage sales, thrift stores, online, and at second hand stores.
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Outdoor Kitchen Design Spotlights: Preway Freestanding Cone FireplaceThe focus of this article is how to design a retro outdoor kitchen featuring a freestanding cone fireplace such as: Preway, Majestic, and Malm.
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Inglorious Bastards: Using Tarantino's Movie for a Teaching Case Study of Antisocial PersonalityThe character Colonel Hans Landa in the movie "Inglorious Bastards" offers an extraordinary case study teaching tool for high school psychology courses and for college psychology courses.
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Teaching Reading Comprehension Skills to Children: Reading for MeaningResearch has shown that children who have good reading comprehension skills know how to be involved in thinking about what they are reading and not just reading words.
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Antique Pottery and Ceramic Vases: Sascha BrastoffSascha excelled in watercolor, metal and ceramic sculpture, enameling, charcoal, pastels, resins and fabric. In fact, some refer to Sascha as the modern Celline because of the breadth of his interests and talents.
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Newborn Babies Information: The Communication BridgeSome of the skills newborn babies have at birth to communicate with are the abilities to cry, make noises, look at people who are interacting with them, and to look at people and things in their environment.
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Amoeba Boomerang Drinking Glasses: A Beverage ExperienceThe amoeba, boomerang drinking glasses by Federal Glass are primo when it comes to vintage, space-age retro. If you love mid century modern, read this article to get up close and personal with the facts about the glasses.
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Child Behavior: Discipline of Children in SchoolsWhen schools can have 85% of their students successful at meeting school expectations (and only 15% of students exhibiting child behavior problems), doesn't it just make sense to consider a PBS model?
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How to Find the Genius in ChildrenThis article is going to describe two basic strategies parents can employ, within their daily activities with their child, which will have long-lasting positive effects on their child's success in school.
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Effective Parenting for Literacy DevelopmentIf you are interested in learning effective parenting skills to foster literacy development , there are enough articles and resources on the internet to keep anyone reading and thinking for years.
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Vintage Rockabilly Swing Men's TiesThis article describes a little about men's fashions after World World II especially rockabilly swing ties.
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Vintage Cat's Eye Eyeglass FramesThis article discusses the revival of vintage cat's eye eyeglasses
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How to Find a Vintage Wedding DressThis article describes some ideas about how to find a vintage wedding dress
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Vintage Vogue Designer Sewing PatternsThis article describes some of the history of the Vogue Pattern Company and provides information on how to date vintage Vogue patterns
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Eichler Mid Century Modern MinimalismThis articles focuses on the Mid Century Modern period and it's affinity for clean, simple lines, neutral colors and minimalist attributes.
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George Nelson Mid Century Modern Retro ClocksThis article provides some information about fabulous retro Mid Century Modern clocks.
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Reading Disabilities and DyslexiaThis articles describes a bit about how advances in medical technology have opened to door to understanding learning and reading disabilities.
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Mid Century Modern Windows Have Style, GlassThis article describes the various types of windows being used in homes in the mid-century modern era.
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Sparta, WI Tourist Vacation Attractions and ActivitiesThis articles describes several very unusual and unique tourist attraction and activities.
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Minneapolis Tourist Vacation Attractions and ActivitiesThis article describes some free to cheap tourist attraction and activities for Minneapolis, MN.
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Reading Disability, Dyslexia, Learning Disability PreventionThis articles describes why English-speaking children are at higher risk for reading disabilities than children of other languages.
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Amarillo, Texas, Tourist Vacation AttractionsThis articles tickles your imagination about cool attractions and sites in and around Amarillo, Texas. It focuses on things to do in Amarillo that are cheap to free.
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Divorce Recovery, Agape LoveThis article provides an adult definition of love and provides an activity to see how close the reader's concept of love is to the supplied definition.
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Divorce Depression Low Self-Esteem CounselingThis article contains information about divorce counseling and taking medication for depression as a result of a divorce.
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Mid Century Modern Vintage Lighting: Table Pole and Floor LampsThis article provides a "taste" of what was and still is available in household lighting from the Mid Century Modern era.
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Which Came First - Low Self-Esteem or the Divorce?This article describes the two faces of low self-esteem and talks briefly about post-marital stress disorder.
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Vintage Purses, Handbags for the Retro Hobo Hippie Gypsy in YouThis article briefly describes some highlights in the history of purses and handbags.
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How Your Inner Child Impacts Your Divorce RecoveryThis article is about what people really hear when the words "I want a divorce" are said to them.
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Kitsch, Kitschy: Mid-Century Modern Collectibles, Eames, George Nelson, Frank Lloyd Wright,This article takes a point if the view that Kitsch is in the eye of the beholder and provides reason why this is so.
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Divorce Pain that Just Won't Go AwayThis article describes the key issues associated with post-marital stress disorder and why persons struggling with getting over their divorce or broken relations are not able to move on and get happy.
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Tourist Vacation Attractions in Galesburg, IllinoisThis articles describes a few activities families and travelers can do while visiting Galesburg, Illinois. It provides hours and admission information.
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Mid-Century, Modern Free-Standing Fireplaces - Hot with StyleThis article describes the features of some famous mid-century, modern free-standing fireplaces. The Preway, Malm and Majestic companies are discussed.
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Divorce Pain and Support CounselingThe physical pain following the knowledge that a marriage or long-term relationship is over can be amazingly strong and some individuals feel they are not strong enough to make it through.
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St. Patrick's Day Decorations Decorating Party IdeasIn this article you will learn how to make St. Patrick's Day beer mug luminaries. In addition, you get to read a little about St. Patrick.
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Boston Massachusetts Free to Low Cost AttractionsThis article is going to describe some of the free to low cost vacation attractions that families can partake in and still have a tremendous visit.
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Denver, Colorado Free to Low Cost Vacation AttractionsDenver offers vacationers breathtaking scenery, crisp, clean air and a quick trip to hear babbling streams. Continue reading this article to find out what Denver has to offer in terms of attractions for a family on a budget.
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Columbia, Missouri Free Vacation AttractionsColumbia has the benefits of being a medium sized town with more attractions than you might expect. Read on to learn about vacation activities that just might help you and your family have a roaring good time.
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Los Angeles on Little to No MoneyThis article has been put together to help you think about attractions in Los Angeles that are free to no cost, given the economy these days and freebies are a good thing.
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Omaha, Nebraska Free AttractionsWhat does Omaha, Nebraska have to offer families looking for economical vacations? When you are finished reading this article, you will have the answer to that question.
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Branson, Missouri Free AttractionsFor families who are being economical about their travels these days, Branson, Missouri still has so much to offer. Read on to learn about free attractions.
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Visit Oklahoma City on a BudgetAre you thinking about taking a trip with your family to Oklahoma City? Are you wondering what there is to do in Oklahoma City that doesn't cost and arm and a leg? If you answered yes to both of these questions, keep on reading.
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Visit San Diego on a Shoestring BudgetA visit to San Diego, California cannot only be memorable and fun, it can also be CHEAP! With a wide variety of attractions and events there is something for everyone.
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Cheap Activities in Wichita, Kansas for FamiliesWichita, believe it or not, is the largest city in Kansas and boasts many fun, educational and cheap activities for families.
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St. Louis: A Winter Holiday ExperienceThis article is going to let you know about some special things you can do if holidaying in St. Louis Missouri.
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Lexington Kentucky: A Great Place to VisitLexington Kentucky, known as the "Bluegrass Region, is touted as the Horse Capital of the world.
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Topeka, Kansas: Cheap Activities for FamiliesIn this article, you will find out all about wonderful things to do in Topeka Kansas. Kansas is steeped in the history of westward movement in our country and Topeka became the state capitol in 1854.
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How to Plan an Applesauce Making PartyThe fall and winter holiday seasons are the time of the year when apples are in season and people's taste buds and hearts turn to all kinds of apple delicacies.
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Building Positive Self-Esteem in ChildrenAs a parent, it is your responsibility to set a goal to always strive to be the most influential role model in the life of your child.
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How to Make Non-traditional Ecology Friendly Holiday Greeting CardsAs you get going on making your own non-traditional ecology conscious holiday and special day greeting cards, you will have a hard time not seeing a greeting card on every shelf in the grocery store.
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A New Twist for Preparing a Holiday TurkeyThis article describes a really, quite tasty culinary process for ensuring this year's turkey stands out in the history of holiday turkeys.
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Facts About Autism: 5 Different DiagnosesAutism is quickly becoming one of the most common developmental disorders. Autism is a condition that falls into what is called the Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) group
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Nine Fun Things to Do in Kansas City MissouriOne of the most famous features of Kansas City is its' magnificent array of outdoor water fountains which has lead to the dubbing of Kansas City as the "City of Fountains".
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How to Remove Blood Stains With Lemon JuiceAn old remedy for removing bloodstains from clothing consists of using a combination of lemon juice and water.
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The Winston Churchill Memorial in Fulton, MissouriThe Winston Churchill Memorial is comprised of three different areas. The Church of St. Mary the Virgin, Aldermanbury, the museum, and the "Breakthrough" sculpture.
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How to Remove Red Wine StainsWhen removing red wine stains several things need to be taken into consideration. What type of fabric the stain is in, the amount of time the stain has set in, and will a stain remover be needed.
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How to Test the Quality of HoneyHoney is a 100% pure and natural sweetener made by honey bees. It takes one bee to visit 2 million flowers to produce 1 pound of honey - now that's hard work! Honey offers us a vast array of uses.
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6 Free or Cheap Things for Families to Do in St. Louis, MissouriThis article has been written to help families, who are vacationing on a tight shoestring, to know about a few of St. Louis' reasonably priced to free tourist activities.
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National Parents Day: Celebrate Caregivers on the Fourth Sunday of JulyIn 2003, U.S. President George Bush proclaimed July 31 to be the national day we honor and celebrate parents of all kinds - National Parents Day. On this day, children of all varieties are reminded to say thank you to their parents.
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Post-Katrina New OrleansWhere have all the flowers gone were the lyrics that kept running through my mind as I walked my favorite old New Orleans haunts.
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July 6 is National Fried Chicken DayJuly 6 has become known as National Fried Chicken Day, and yum, yum - what a tasty day it will be when you and your family plan some special traditions to celebrate the holiday. Chicken has been almost a staple on the table of many families for thousands of years.
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Facts About Spinal-Cord Injuries: A Basic Overview of the ConditionThe term "spinal-cord injury" is defined as a disturbance of the spinal cord that results in loss of sensation and/or mobility.
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May 10th is Clean Up Your Room DaySomeone spent a great deal of time coming up with a special holiday to celebrate the 31 days of May. In order to do this they had to come up with each day representing a particular, but not necessarily, traditional holiday.
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Celebrate Pack-Rat Day: Ideas to Get Organized on May HolidayLet's be realistic. Many of us have a tendency to put things away hoping or planning possibly one day to use the item again or even for the first time. No matter what you call it - being a clutter bug, collector or slob - this is actually having a pack rat mentality
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Tasty Christmas Cookie Recipes for Your Holiday-Cooking RepertoireIf you love Christmas cookies and have the urge to sample many, share your best and add some tasty new recipes to your repertoire, then it is time for you to organize the start of an annual cookie extravaganza!
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The Never Ending 12 Days of Christmas PartyA Never Ending 12 Days of Christmas Party is exactly what it says - a party that really doesn't have to end - thus the Never Ending part or it can go on for at least 12 days.
