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85How should we discourage inappropriate behavior in children?
by Robin
Discouraging bad behavior in children can be tricky. Children who are given very little positive reinforcements for their behavior may act out for the attention, even if the attention is negative. Once again,... published 10 months ago
70Grammar Guide
by Robin
I was asked to create a comprehensive list of all of my grammar hub. Here's the list in alphabetical order. A vs. An Bring vs. Take Capitalization Rules Compliment vs. Complement Effect vs. Affect Farther... published 2 years ago
78Killer Whales
by Robin
Orca or killer whales are majestic, social ocean mammals that have always fascinated me. Below you will find some interesting facts about the orca, orca videos I like, and a few useful links. If you have any... published 2 years ago
79How should we praise good behavior in our children?
by Robin
Creating good behavior in our children is a top priority for most parents. We all want to foster acceptable behavior and discourage poor behavior, but how do we do it. Praising children for behavior can be... published 10 months ago
67Grammar Mishaps: How to Address a Card or Envelope
by Robin
Below is a quick and easy lesson on addressing an envelope or card. I often see envelopes and holiday cards addressed incorrectly. The rules are easy to remember and you can avoid a lot of grammar... published 2 years ago
85Grammar Mishaps: Quotation Marks
by Robin
I recently received a comment asking me to write a hub about the rules around quotation marks. I will attempt to compile a complete list of rules and usages. If you have any additions, please feel free to... published 2 years ago
86Grammar Mishaps: Sympathy vs. Empathy
by Robin
I recently received a hub request to write an article on the difference between sympathy and empathy. Receiving my undergrad in Psychology, I had my own thoughts on the differences already, but decided to add... published 18 months ago
83Grammar Mishaps: Toward vs. Towards
by Robin
I was recently sent an email asking if I knew the difference between toward and towards. From what I was taught and can gather, the only distinction between the two is that towards is traditionally used in... published 2 years ago
77Preschools in San Francisco, California
by Robin
We are recent transplants to San Francisco. Most parents of toddlers know the difficulty of finding a preschool for their child. In a big city, this can be an arduous task to say the least! When we lived in... published 2 years ago
69The Apostrophe: Possessives
by Robin
Examples: The girl's hat. (The hat belongs to the girl.) The clown's enormous red shoes slapped the floor. (The shoes belong to the clown.) The dog's tail wagged rapidly when we arrived home. (The tail... published 2 years ago
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