Most children living in poverty start their educational experience already behind their peers. The first five years of a child’s life are a crucial time in their cognitive development. The more a parent reads to their child, the more their…
Jeanette Walls once wrote, “a girl needs a heart, a backbone and a brain.” I couldn’t help, but agree. People respect confidence and your word. It isn’t always easy to be honest, especially concerning matters of the heart. I am…
No one is going to respect you, if you do not respect yourself. You can tell a lot about a person based on their posture and eye contact. When meeting someone new I like to look them in the eyes…
Self-discovery is all about getting to know yourself. In order to learn new ways of thinking, you must read and learn. I am an avid reader. Over the past few years, I have read about the Chinese Zodiac, Horoscope, Numerology,…
Not all relationships are meant to become intimate. Having friends who love, support and respect you is a blessing. Why ruin a friendship by becoming romantically involved? It is natural for people to be attracted to one another; however, maintaining…
Cyberbullying is an important issue I would like to address. I am a Middle Years teacher, and I see the daily affects of children being cyberbullied online. Realistically, how can we expect people to police their online behavior without monitoring?…
It’s important to spend time with good company. In our fast paced lives, taking the time to sit down and visit can be a challenge. However, it is vital to nurture and maintain healthy human relationships. These days, people spend…
It’s important to learn to use your creative energy in a healthy way. Often times, people do not know how to use their energy in constructive ways. We all have hobbies, and we all have activities that bring us joy….
Laughter is medicine. As you laugh, your body is producing feel good chemicals called endorphins. No matter what you are going through, you always have the opportunity to laugh. When I’m not in the best of moods, I’ll put on…
Everything you need, you already have within you. Face it, life is tough. You do not need to become desensitized in order to survive this life. Instead, dig deep within your being when you are struggling. If you’re angry and…