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Strunk & White - The Elements of Style

by stephhicks68

Any student who has studied writing, and any person with a serious desire to become a published author will be familiar with the small, but important handbook known as "The Elements of Style." The first... published 5 months ago

14 comments    education advice how to

Start the Practice When they are Young81

The Art of Thank You Notes

by stephhicks68

In the age of the Internet and email, handwritten notes are in danger of becoming a lost art. When a gift is bestowed, it is important to recognize the thoughtfulness of the giver with a short note of... published 3 months ago

37 comments    love education advice

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Before You Apply to Law School

by stephhicks68

For some college students, a bachelor's degree is not the end of their education - it is but a step towards graduate school. Unless you've focused your undergraduate degree on a particular field (i.e., pre-med... published 5 months ago

2 comments    education law legal

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Start Your Child in Piano Lessons

by stephhicks68

Starting your child in piano lessons can be a wonderful experience for the entire family. Music can be a lifelong interest and a talent that one may never outgrow. Some studies have linked musical instruction... published 6 months ago

0 comments    family education children

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Teaching Children About Politics

by stephhicks68

Statistics show that the number of young adults who vote in America is embarrassingly low. Is it because of apathy, or because they don't understand the system or know the candidates and/or issues? It could... published 5 months ago

0 comments    family education advice

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Rainy Days and Holidays - Fun, Cheap Things to Do with the Kids

by stephhicks68

Ideas to spark the imagination and chase away the doldrums on rainy days with your children. Turn off the TV and pull up this list for a number of fun alternatives. published 6 months ago

0 comments    entertainment family education

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Keep Music Education in Our Schools

by stephhicks68

Over the past 10 years or so, many school programs have been cut to reduce budgets and save money. Those hardest hit are physical education, art and music classes. The tragedy of these curriculum adjustments... published 5 months ago

12 comments    education children music

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Simple Chores to Get Your Children Motivated and Helpful

by stephhicks68

Children as young as 3 years old can learn responsibility and build self-esteem by helping around the house. A list of chores that most kids can accomplish, with age recommendations and other helpful tips. Discussion includes reward charts and allowance. published 6 months ago

5 comments    family education advice

What to write.... what to write....?68

Punching Through Writer's Block

by stephhicks68

So, you're staring at an empty screen. The cursor is mocking you with an insistent blink, blink, blink. What to write today? What do you have to share? Time to go clean the cat box again. Maybe its time to... published 3 months ago

26 comments    education advice life

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Black History Month

by stephhicks68

February is Black History Month in the United States. In the mainstream media, at least in 2008, not much has been said to remind people of this fact. Perhaps it has been overshadowed by the presidential race... published 5 months ago

4 comments    education history america

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