Vicky Harris-Smith
Vicky is a veteran teacher with over 20 years experience, a mother or 3 and a wife. Vicky was born to immigrant parents and attended a prestigious Ivy League University. She is presently living in the south.
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How the Economy Affects EducationThe hidden educational costs of a poor economy.
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The Evolution of 'Grey's' - MeredithAn analysis of the character development of Meredith Grey in "Grey's Anatomy."
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Why Smart Students Should Apply to Ivy League UniversitiesWhy is it worth going to a Top University?
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Why Making Time for Yourself is Important for Good ParentingThe benefits of taking care of yourself and the proper way to do it.
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How to Afford an Ivy League EducationDon't let the price tag scare you, odds are you may be able to afford an Ivy League Education.
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How Does a Working Mother Find Time to Enjoy Her Kids?It often seems like we do not have the time or resources: Here is short list of suggestions and reasons why it is so important.
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"Private Practice": Charlotte's Been Raped!A review of "Private Practice," episode 07. Warning spoilers included.
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The Strain of Being a Working MotherSomething has to give but what?
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How to Live on a Dime when You Only Have Five CentsHow to find, save, make more money.
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Why Children Need ChoresIt makes them responsible.
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Why I TeachWhat makes teaching a grand profession.
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How to Raise Children Who Respect YouGetting our children to respect us, may seem hit or miss but there are things that every parent should do that will increase the likelihood that our kids will respect us.
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How to Teach Kids to Manage MoneyKids need to be taught how to manage money in order to help them manage money well when they are adults.
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How to Prepare for the First Day of School: A Teacher's GuideWhat does it take to have a really good year? It starts with a really good first day. What we do in preparation for our first day will make or break our entire year. Here are some simple guidelines to create a powerful and positive year.
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How to Be an Effective TeacherEffective teaching strategies.
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Making Goals for Your ChildrenWhy parents need to set goals for their kids.
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The Role of Structure in Making Children Smart (Part 8)What is structure and why is it important?
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Illegal Immigration - What is the Fuss About?Why the current debate over illegal immigration is a veiled attempt to assuage fears...
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How to Teach Your Child About SexA general guide through the ages
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How to Prepare Your Child to Fledge the NestHow to prepare your child to leave the nest and soar.
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Making Smarter Children (Part 7)What Parents of smart children have in common.
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Teaching Kids to ObeyMuch has been said about what teachers need to do differently but how much has been publicly said on parental expectations for good behavior from their kids?
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The Importance of the Village when Raising a ChildChildren do what they see not what we tell them. Surround them with a supportive village to guide their development.
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How to Get into a Prestigious CollegeHow advanced placement classes improve your chances of being admitted to the college or university of your choice.
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Summer Camps in Snellville and Lawrenceville, GaWhat summer camps are there out there in the Snellville/Lawrenceville, Ga area?
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The Real MadridA visitors view of Madrid; what you need to know and what might surprise you. Educate yourself on the little surprises.
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The Amazing Cultural History of SpainHow many of us know that the Moors from Morocco occupied the country for 700 years and made an indelible mark in the architecture and culture, or that Spain has Roman ruins and villas in its midst and boasts to be the number one exporter of olive oil.
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The Role of Play in Making Kids SmartChildren who embrace learning, see learning as fun; something they want to do; not a chore. If the only time a child learns is when they have to stop playing then they may see learning as the enemy.
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How to Help Your Teen Prepare for PromHow to make Prom a great experience with the least drama.
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To Spank or Not to SpankSpanking is not a sin nor is it immoral. But it is an option that needs to be thought out and not entered into lightly. Here are some parental guidelines on how and when to spank.
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The Role that Phonics PlaysIn many school systems, phonics is now taught based on the teaching strategy of the teacher but not based on school curriculum.
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The Role of HomeworkHomework. The bane of all students; young and old. Yet teachers continue to give homework. Why? And how do we get our young ones to embrace it.
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The Role that Discipline Plays in Making Children Do Well AcademicallyOur job as parents and educators is to help our kids gain self control so that they can attend to duties and information put before them.
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Parents' Rights: What Are Parents Afraid to Parent?A discussion of how parents create little spoiled monsters when they give too much power to their children.
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Making Smarter Children (Part 1)A series of educational and parenting advise whose goal it is to foster smart kids.
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How to Prepare for a DivorcePractical advise for those wanting to divorce their spouse.
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When Marriages FailThe dos and don't of divorce and separation.
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Stress No More10 sure-fire activities to relieve and manage stress
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When Will Haiti Catch a Break?Haiti needs more than emergency aid.
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Why Are Teenagers Such a Pain!How to survive the teenage years: a guide for parents.
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When God's Not AroundHow loss and disaster affects our belief in God and how to ride the wave...
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New York AttitudeIs Cash Cab a microcosm of New York Life?
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Why Women Need Their Girl FriendsWhy women need and benefit from each others support.
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Review of the Movie It's ComplicatedThe Message behind the movie. Warning: Spoilers contained within.
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The Fear of Big GovernmentA history lesson regarding the concerns about the Federal Government overtaking the rights of the people.
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What is the Only Real Way to Lose WeightYou've got to really want it!
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Giving ThanksWhy we should count our blessings.
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Should Elin Woods Divorce Her Husband Tiger?Why women stay with men who cheat on them.
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Here We Go Again!Tiger Woods lets us down.
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The Importance of the Daddy Daughter RelationshipWhy the Daddy-Daughter relationship is important for girls
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Mattel's New Barbie Silences Women!Why Mattel's new burka clad dolls are misogynist and how Mattel has sold out women.
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Original NyQuil vs. Less Drowsy NyQuil - Product ReviewIs there a difference between the two?
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Will Kate Take Jon Back?Reasons for and against Kate and Jon reuniting.
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To Kill or Not to KillReasons for the death penalty. Under what circumstances is it okay?
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Gift Ideas for Your Girl FriendsInexpensive yet meaningful gifts that your female friends will love.
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Best Online Sites for Gifts for WomenPersonal Picks for best online gifts sites for women.
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The Heart of a ParentHow parenting deprives parents of sleep.
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Santa DearestAn adult letter to Santa about issues of the day.
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The Meaning of the Holidays to MeThe significance verses the reality.
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Balance SeekersHow to achieve balance and peace between work and home.
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Holiday Bargains for Teenage BoysInexpensive gift ideas for teens.
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Help! My Kid is Going Off to CollegeHolidays and Birthday Gift Ideas for your college bound teen.
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Girls, when Will We Listen and Hear!?How we women put ourselves in danger of being victimized when we make bad decisions about alcohol and drugs.
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My Experience with the New H1N1 VaccineHow it has affected my family and me.
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Lessons for My DaughterRules for women to live by.
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How to Find that Perfect Teacher Gift on the CheapInexpensive gifts for instructors.
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The Power of WomanTen things that women do better than men.
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There Never Seems to Be Enough Time!How to find time when there isn't more time.
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Parenting TipsInsight into the mind of a child. What they really need.
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What Women Really WantMen can be clueless when it comes to women; here is the 411 for men who want to know.
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If Stocks Are Up, How Come My Recovery Hasn't Happened?How to survive the recession.
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Feminism TodayHow far have we really come? What are we teaching our daughters?
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My Teenage Son's Picks for Best Holiday Video GamesA list of Gifts for Teenage Video Game Addicts
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Christmas Gift Cards for the Women You LoveGifts Cards that women may enjoy receiving.
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Infidelity, Why Is It So Common?Media frenzy about the rich and famous' indiscretions. Why is this so common?
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Stocking Stuffers for Teen BoysInexpensive gifts that teen boys might enjoy.
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How to Stay on Your Christmas BudgetHow to start a holiday budget and how to stick to it.
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Holiday Shopping Tips for BargainsTips for getting the best prices.
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Nintendo DS Game Must Haves for GamersEntertaining DS Games recommended by avid DS gamer.
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Holiday Celebration After the Loss of a Loved OneHow to find the energy to celebrate a holiday when so much has changed.
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Unprivate ThoughtsIt is a risk to allow yourself to be out there...
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Unpatriotic AmericaRecent controversy over everything our President does or tries to do.
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A Healthier Me!Getting healthier one day at a time.
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East Meets West: How Asian Culture Pervades American CultureHow Asian culture pervades American culture.
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College Application 10110 things to do to increase your chances to get into the college of your choice.
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Jon and Kate: Media Fame Verses FaithHow Fame seems to have corrupted the integrity of Jon and Kate.
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The Meaning of African-AmericanHistory of the term African-American and who exactly comprises the group.
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Ways to Save Money and Plan for the HolidaysHelp! I Don't Have Enough Money for Christmas!