jan wright
I'm a mother, student, critical thinker, peacemaker, Christ follower, language lover & a wantabe traveler. I attempt to make personal connections with people and find strengths in most people I meet. Spirit, heart, mind and body!-in that order.
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Traveling the Royal RoadThought provoking Purple Haiku
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Using the Super Highway to Find a RideRide sharing and car pooling is becoming more common. Here are tips to help your experience go smoothly, as well as some internet sites that connect you with others in similar circumstances.
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A Great Buy for the Computer GuyHere are some unique gift ideas for the computer enthusiast in your life.
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Classroom Activities to Teach Your Students About DisabilitiesHere are some fun activities to help teach your students about disabled people.
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Potty Training Tips for the Special Needs ChildWhile these potty training tips can be used for all children, they will assist you in training those children who are finding toilet training a bit challenging.
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Creating Homemade Musical Instruments for Your ChildrenThese homemade instruments are easy to make and will provide hours of fun for your children. Don't forget to teach them about rhythm, pitch and harmony.
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What to Do If Your Child is a BullyWe all know what to do if our child is the victim of a bully, but what if your child is the bully? Here are some tips to help you extricate the bullying monster from your innocent child.
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How to Help Your Child Adjust to the New School YearChildren have varying opinions about school and many have an array of anxieties concerning its commencement. Here are some suggestions to make the transition more smoothly.
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Tips to Keep Your Dog Safe This SummerFor many people, dogs are just like family members. We want to take our dogs everywhere we go. Here are some hints and tips to make sure that your dog is safe while you are on the go, this summer.
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Keeping Your Children Healthy by Getting Them to Eat More VegetablesThere are all different kinds of ways to make vegetables. Here are some healthy tips that will entice your children to eat them
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Does Jealousy Have to Ruin Relationships?If jealousy is dealt with properly, it does not have to ruin or end a relationship.
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Suggestions for Helping Your Children Deal with DivorceIt is essential to help your children understand your divorce and to develop healthy relationships despite your divorce. It starts with identifying and understanding feelings and ends with a new found trust.
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Curbing Sibling RivalryThis article gives parents tips on decreasing sibling rivalry between their children.
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Analysis of Ethics: Taking the Easy Way OutThis article discusses the pros and cons of "taking the easy way out," of specific situations.
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The Controversy of Exposing Your Breast While NursingThis article takes a look at nursing in public and any boundaries, if any, that one should follow when doing so.
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Examining Excuses for Not Donating BloodThis is an article depicting my personal experience as a blood donor and a look at the many excuses that people give for not donating.
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Analysis of Ethics: is Honesty the Best Policy?A look at Honesty and when/if it is appropriate to abandon this practice.
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Analysis of Ethics: Accountability of Individuals and SocietyThis article discusses the reasons that we have a hard time holding ourselves and each other accountable and gives some helpful suggestions.
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The Role of Anger in a RelationshipAnger is not the problem, it is how you express that anger and how well your partner understands the process of your emotions. This is a look at anger in a relationship.
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Teacher Student Relationships: How they Differ Based on Student AgeThis article examines the differences and similarities between children and adult students in a teacher/student relationship.
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Tips for Choosing the Right BabysitterHere are some good tips to consider when looking for and choosing a babysitter for your children.
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Adapting Sports and Recreational Activities for the BlindThis article highlights the many sports that blind people can enjoy with little to moderate modification.
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Tips for Finding Scholarships for the Disabled StudentHere are some suggestions for disabled students who need scholarships for college.
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Tips for a Smooth Visit with Relatives with Your BabyHere are some tips to help first-time mothers when visiting with their baby.
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Color Blindness and Its Effect on Everyday LivingThis article discusses color blindness(CVD) and the accommodations to employment that might need to be made.
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Challenges Facing the Disabled Pregnant WomanThis article discusses the challenges that disabled women face when they are pregnant.
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The Role of Blame in RelationshipsThis article takes a look at blame and responsibility in relationships. Is there any good reason for blame?
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Traveling Tips for Disabled and Nondisabled ChildrenHere are some tips to keep your disabled and nondisabled children content while you travel.
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Sacrificing in a RelationshipHow much should one sacrifice for a relationship? Here are some tips to help you maintain a healthy balance.
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Organizations of and for the BlindHere is a review of the top three international organizations of and for the blind.
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Relationship Roles: The Other in a Cheating RelationshipThis article discusses the "other woman," or "other man," in a cheating relationship.
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Finding a Gift for a Blind PersonHere are some good gift ideas for either the graduating and/or special person who happens to be blind.
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An Analysis of the Movie BlindnessThis article evaluates the premise, actuality and accuracy of Jose Saramago's book turned movie: "Blindness."
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An Opinion Piece on Secondhand SmokeThis article discusses secondhand smoke and ways to avoid it.
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Facts and Fun with PhobiasThis article takes a look at many of the phobias that are in America. This piece discusses treatment, yet examines the diagnosis of "phobia."
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Walking as a Fun Summer ActivityThis highlights walking as a fun outdoor activity. Here are some tips on how to keep your walking interesting and safe for the entire family.
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Opinion Piece Inspired by Barbara De Angelis' Book:This is an in depth evaluation on the relationship tips and assertions that Barbara De Angelis suggests in her book, "Secrets about men that every woman should know."
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Exploring Intercultural Communication: Direct and Indirect StylesThis article explores direct and indirect communication. It discusses how different cultures communicate and gives hints for friends and partners to effectively communicate.
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Assessing Your Connection with Your PartnerThis article offers some sound advice before you proceed in a relationship. What questions you should take in to consideration while making this vital decision of your life?
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Assertiveness Training for Disabled PeopleThis article discusses learned helplessness, people who work with the disabled population and how to effectively empower them
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Disclosing Your DisabilityWhen should you disclose your disability? What about on the job? What about online?
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Helping Your Child Adjust to WaterHere are some tips and fun water games to play with your child who is hesitant to enjoy swimming.
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Relationship Roles: The Nice GuyThis article examines the "nice guy" and compares him with his opponent, the "Bad boy."
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Pakoras (Fried Vegetables Pakistani Style)This is a recipe for battered fried vegetables with an Asian twist. They are wonderful. Be careful that you don't eat too many of them.
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Examining ToleranceThis article explores the word and definition of "Tolerance."
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"In the Name of Honor by Mukhtar Mai" - Book Reviewthis is a review of an autobiography about a woman who has been raped by men of a neighboring tribe in Pakistan. She details her fight to have them prosecuted.
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Relationship Roles: The Damsel and the HeroThis article explores a relationship trend for the woman to be a damsel in distress and the need for a man to rescue her.
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Burned Alive: A Victim of the Law of Men by Souad - Book ReviewThis is a book review of a woman who claims an attempted honor killing. She was born in the West Bank, Palestine and migrated to Switzerland after being burned alive.
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The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini - Book ReviewThis is a review of the book,"The Kite Runner." The book has gotten rave reviews. See my critique.
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"Brook Lane" by Monica Ali - Book ReviewThis is a review of a book about a Bangladeshi woman who migrates to England to live with her husband. Are we destined by fate, or have the freedom to determine how our life will progress?
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Are You Really Ready for a Relationship?Here are some things to consider before you enter a relationship.
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Racism is Not Just in the Mind, but in the ActionsA look at racism and simple "action" tips to help you overcome it.
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Addiction Prevention Strategies for ParentsHere are some preventative strategies for parents to lessen the possibility of drug addiction in children.
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Tips for Making Your Move Less StressfulHere are some tips to help you take some of the stress out of moving.
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Cross Cultural Communication In Business and Informal SituationsTips for cross cultural communication: in business and informal settings.
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Being Comfortable with Disabled PeopleHere are some tips to make communicating with a disabled person less awkward.
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Bonding with Your ChildThis article demonstrates the importance of emotional development and gives you free and easy tips to emotionally bond with your baby.
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How to Groom Your DogHere are some tips on how to help your dog look and feel great. Learn to groom your dog so that you don't have to pay a groomer.
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Training Your Dog to Have MannersThese are tried and true suggestions to help you have a well mannered, much loved dog.
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The Task of Naming Your BabyHere are some tips to help you give your baby a unique, yet acceptable name. These are suggestions to help you get the perfect name without frustration.
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Tips for Successful VolunteersThis article gives you tips for successful volunteering.
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Ten Tips to Improve Your EnglishHere are ten tips to improve your english. -
Raising Intercultural or Interracial ChildrenThis article gives suggestions to parents about infusing and celebrating their child's culture. -
Summer Activities with Your ChildrenThis article discusses some low cost summer activities for your children. -
Wedding Suggestions and TipsHere are some tips and suggestions for a unique wedding.
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"the Day of the Jackal," by Fredrick Forsyth - Book ReviewThis is a book review for the suspense thriller, "The day of the Jackal."