When ‘Help’ Is a Hindrance
If you are a long-time member of the Cellulite Elite, you may prefer to handle your “weight thing” on your own — if at all. I resist outside help because this issue is sensitive and the helpers often are not. I don’t know about you, but outside interference had the opposite effect on me than [..]

Assessment Criteria and Standards in Education. Part 2
Confidentiality We would need to establish clear guidelines to maintain the confidentiality of the student and the institution concerned. I am suggesting that a piece of work be forwarded to Homeopathy Online Editor Chris Kurz. He will remove any identifying names from the piece and forward it to me. I will then forward the work [..]

Assessment Criteria and Standards in Education. Part 1
RECENT ON-LINE DISCUSSIONS about experiences of homoeopathic education have prompted me to propose, for the education column of Homeopathy Online, that we run a forum to discuss the criteria we use to grade students’ work. It seems to me that this medium offers tremendous potential for helping the profession – particularly those involved with education [..]

Traveling With a Teen
For some teens, the words ”family vacation” spell “nightmare.” You know, being cooped up with them — Mom and Dad — for, like, days on end! But a little pre-planning and a cool attitude can help warm even the worst case of boredom. Any travel expert will tell you bringing along a portable CD or [..]

Walking and Talking. Part 3
Moms and Dads must remember that most anything that is done will not impede a child’s development. Regarding the question above, the child’s need for security from his Mom will not interfere with his independence or his walking ability. Often we must follow our children’s lead as to what is “normal” for each. It is [..]

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