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As an author, columnist and journalist for over a decade, I'm seeking opportunities to use my experience and expertise to create valuable resources, articles, and publications for families and kids. |
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| Work Samples |
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(Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel, 8/13/2006)
Suggestions on how to ease your child into the middle school experience.
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(Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel, 8/5/2006)
Getting kids involved in household chores teaches life lessons.
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(Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel, 7/19/2006)
How families can get the most mileage out of family time in the car.
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(Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel, 6/9/2006)
Why are kids attracted to pretend weapon play and how can parents deal with it?
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(The Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel, 2/11/2006)
This article examines the rating systems created by the motion picture industry, video game software industry and television industry and explores what parents should know about them.
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(Metroparent Milwaukee, 11/26/2005)
How and where to find quality moments with kids among life's hectic routine.
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(The Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel, 3/6/2005)
A review of today's newest birth control options and interviews with women and their experiences.
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(Metroparent Magazine, 10/1/2007)
Halloween is more than just candy and doorbells.
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(Metroparent Magazine, 9/1/2007)
5 Things to Know About Attending a Virtual School
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(Metroparent Magazine, 8/1/2007)
Weighing the conveniences and consequences of cell-toting kids.
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(FamilyFun Magazine, 9/1/2005)
How to throw a cheerleading party, complete with games, crafts and menu.
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(FamilyFun Magazine, 6/1/2005)
Create a vine swinging party for kids with a jungle themed menu, games, decorations and crafts.
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(FamilyFun Magazine, 9/1/2003)
Plan and execute a delicious party where kids do the cooking, playing and celebrating!
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(Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel, 2/23/2007)
The shameful truth about my tardy video rental returns.
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(iParenting.com, 5/1/2002)
How a mother feels as her children find independence in the world and less dependence on their mom.
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(Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel, 3/31/2002)
An essay about the difference between the first birthday party for the first child, and the first birthday celebration for the second child.
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(Indy's Child, 4/1/2007)
How much screen time is too much for kids?
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(Writers On The Rise, 5/1/2006)
May issue
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(Writers On The Rise, 4/1/2006)
How the writer can use e-mail correctly.
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(Writer's On The Rise, 3/1/2006)
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| Work Info |
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Expertise |
| Book Author |
1 Year |
| Editor |
2 Years |
| Writer |
15 Years |
Specialty |
| Technology |
2 Years |
| Lifestyle |
10 Years |
| Family, Children & Teenagers |
15 Years |
Total Media Industry Experience
16 Years |
Media Client List (# assignments
last 2 yrs)
FamilyFun Magazine (Disney) (11+), Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel (11+), West Suburban Living Magazine (11+), Publications International (11+), The Chicago Tribune (11+), Metroparent Magazine (6-10), Milwaukee Home Magazine (6-10), The Writer (3-5), Parents Magazine (3-5), Random House (1-2) |
Computer Skills
Word, Windows XP |
Equipment
Digital camera |
Freelancer Availability
I freelance full-time. I live near Milwaukee, WI. I am willing to travel anywhere. I have a driver's license. I have access to a car. |
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