http://factoidz.com/profile/Harriet/ Harriet Steinberg articles on Factoidz en-us http://factoidz.com/body-and-soul-a-wellness-program-for-african-americans/ http://factoidz.com/body-and-soul-a-wellness-program-for-african-americans/ Body & Soul is a wellness program established for African American churches. The purpose of this program is to promote healthy choices when it comes to food. It was initiated by the American Cancer Society and the National Cancer Institute in collaboration with Emory University in Atlanta, Ge... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:30 CST Harriet http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/natural-supplements-which-help-fight-high-blood-pressure.jpg http://factoidz.com/what-parents-should-know-about-preparing-children-for-school/ http://factoidz.com/what-parents-should-know-about-preparing-children-for-school/ Your child will soon be entering school. This may be your first child. There are many things to be thinking about if this is your first experience. Are you prepared for this new venture? There is much to think about during this time involving your child’s life and yours as well. This is an ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:30 CST Harriet http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/the-challenges-of-being-a-step-parent.jpg http://factoidz.com/important-vitamins-to-stay-healthy/ http://factoidz.com/important-vitamins-to-stay-healthy/ This article is about the importance of vitamins. Although all of the following vitamins that you will read about, vitamin C is the most important that an individual should take during the winter months to stay healthy. Since many people get colds and the flu, this vitamin helps the body fight co... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:30 CST Harriet http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/does-my-dog-need-supplements.jpg http://factoidz.com/common-complaints-from-owners-of-hybrid-cars/ http://factoidz.com/common-complaints-from-owners-of-hybrid-cars/ The few people whom I know who own a hybrid, have nothing but favorable remarks about their cars, in spite of the fact that their cars were a little more pricier than cars run by gas. They love the idea that they were saving on gas and eventually felt they got more than their money’... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST Harriet http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/pros-and-cons-of-electric-hybrid-vehicles.jpg http://factoidz.com/oprah-winfrey-loves-serendipity-3-in-new-york/ http://factoidz.com/oprah-winfrey-loves-serendipity-3-in-new-york/ Oprah Winfrey loves hot chocolate, especially Frozen Hot Chocolate, which is served at a fun place in New York known as Serendipity 3. This popular spot is unique because it is part general store and part restaurant. This is also considered to be a coffeehouse where one can just sit around and ch... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST Harriet http://factoidz.com/images/post/oprah-winfrey-loves-serendipity-3-in-new-york.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-get-help-for-depression/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-get-help-for-depression/ Many people may feel depressed on a daily basis, but do not know why. They do not have a clue as to the reason. There are others who are depressed, but there is a special reason for it. They may have lost a loved one, lost their job, or disappointed in some very important event in their life.... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST Harriet http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/severe-depression-indications-symptoms-and-possible-treatments.jpg http://factoidz.com/psychiatrists-are-naming-extremely-angry-people-as-post-traumatic-embitterment-syndrome-ptes/ http://factoidz.com/psychiatrists-are-naming-extremely-angry-people-as-post-traumatic-embitterment-syndrome-ptes/ Most of us have heard of PTSD, (Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome), but now there is another type of stress syndrome that psychiatrists are introducing to our society. It is known as Post-Traumatic Embitterment Syndrome (PTES). Because I work with teenagers who have emotional problems, my ey... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST Harriet http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/dos-and-donts-when-planning-a-medical-vacation.jpg http://factoidz.com/travel-guide-to-las-vegas-the-most-exciting-city-in-the-world/ http://factoidz.com/travel-guide-to-las-vegas-the-most-exciting-city-in-the-world/ Las Vegas is one of the most intriguing cities in the world. I think of this place as one of the Eighth Wonders of the World. When I first visited Vegas, it was approximately fifty years ago. It was mostly desert with just a few hotels. Of course, at that time as is now, it was popular for i... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST Harriet http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/hotel-recommendations-for-las-vegas-and-attractions.jpg http://factoidz.com/without-summer-school-more-parents-will-be-home-schooling-their-children/ http://factoidz.com/without-summer-school-more-parents-will-be-home-schooling-their-children/ When a three-judge panel ruled that all California children had to be taught by credentialed teachers, including home teaching and several home-schooling organizations, there was a great deal of dissension. These groups felt that it was not necessary to hold a credential in order to teach. Theref... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST Harriet http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/ideas-for-motivating-children-to-do-creative-writing.jpg http://factoidz.com/important-information-about-the-drug-methadone/ http://factoidz.com/important-information-about-the-drug-methadone/ Methadone is a narcotic pain reliever, similar to morphine.  It also reduces withdrawal symptoms in people addicted to heroin or other narcotic drugs without causing feelings of being high assisted ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST Harriet http://factoidz.com/images/post/important-information-about-the-drug-methadone.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-tell-the-difference-between-cold-and-allergy-symptoms/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-tell-the-difference-between-cold-and-allergy-symptoms/ Many people have allergies to various things in our environment, but sometimes think their symptoms are from a cold. Since allergy symptoms can be similar to a cold, it is important to know the difference between the two so that a person can know how to treat each symptom. ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST Harriet http://factoidz.com/images/post/how-to-tell-the-difference-between-cold-and-allergy-symptoms.jpg http://factoidz.com/laws-that-are-keeping-sexual-predators-away-from-the-internet/ http://factoidz.com/laws-that-are-keeping-sexual-predators-away-from-the-internet/ To prevent sex offenders from prowling on cyberspace for young victims, a group of bipartisan lawmakers introduced a legislation awhile back. This proposal required sex offenders to register their e-mail addresses and make them available to social networking sites. It also made it a crime for adults... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST Harriet http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/are-sites-like-myspace-safe-for-teenagers.jpg http://factoidz.com/fun-ways-to-improve-your-memory/ http://factoidz.com/fun-ways-to-improve-your-memory/ Everyone has some type of memory problem. Unfortunately, as you get older, you lose brain cells, which cause your youthful memory to evaporate. But fortunately, there is a remedy to this problem. Most people, no matter at what age, forget mundane things from time to time. Examples of... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST Harriet http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/fun-ways-to-improve-your-memory.jpg http://factoidz.com/which-type-of-psychotherapy-is-for-you/ http://factoidz.com/which-type-of-psychotherapy-is-for-you/ My experience with psychoanalysis has led me to believe that it's not for everyone. I've had a few disappointing experiences with this type of therapy. With my first analyst, after a few sessions, he constantly canceled my appointments, and never made an attempt to mak... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST Harriet http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/which-type-of-psychotherapy-is-for-you.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-recognize-a-drug-user-in-your-family/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-recognize-a-drug-user-in-your-family/ Discovering whether a friend or a loved one has a problem with hallucinogens or any drugs isn’t always easy. Children as young as fourth graders sometimes begin experimenting with drugs. How can you know if friends are using LSD or PCP and what should you do to find out if they are? The foll... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST Harriet http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-recognize-a-drug-user-in-your-family.jpg http://factoidz.com/scientists-developing-a-licorice-lollipop-that-fights-cavities/ http://factoidz.com/scientists-developing-a-licorice-lollipop-that-fights-cavities/ UCLA researchers have discovered a solution for preventing cavities. They developed a new type of lollipop with a special ingredient that helps tooth decay. Believe it or not, this lollipop is not sweet, but because it is juicy and tasty, you do not have the need for the usual flavor... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST Harriet http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/scientists-developing-a-licorice-lollipop-that-fights-cavities.jpg http://factoidz.com/the-benefits-that-hospital-schools-provide-to-hospitalized-children/ http://factoidz.com/the-benefits-that-hospital-schools-provide-to-hospitalized-children/ The Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) has classes specifically for children who are in hospitals. There are approximately five hospitals in the city where you will find children between the ages of four to 1... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST Harriet http://factoidz.com/images/p/default-17.jpg http://factoidz.com/scam-artists-are-trying-to-make-a-profit-from-wild-fires/ http://factoidz.com/scam-artists-are-trying-to-make-a-profit-from-wild-fires/ It is a very unfortunate situation when we hear news of scam artists. It is more difficult to hear this news when it involves people who are suffering due to a disaster. Fire officials are presently warning people that scam artists are falsely claiming to be raising money for fire de... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST Harriet http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/scam-artists-are-trying-to-make-a-profit-from-wild-fires.jpg http://factoidz.com/advice-for-parents-helping-kids-with-adhd-manage-school-and-schoolwork/ http://factoidz.com/advice-for-parents-helping-kids-with-adhd-manage-school-and-schoolwork/ Children who have attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) need special attention, especially when it comes to going to school. Unlike other children, the child with this disorder needs to be understood about his behavior by parents and teachers. Many times, when I substitute,... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST Harriet http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/advice-for-parents-helping-kids-with-adhd-manage-school-and-schoolwork.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-produce-and-market-an-audio-or-video-tape/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-produce-and-market-an-audio-or-video-tape/ When I volunteered at the Los Angeles Valley College Speech Department, there was a program for students who were new to the United States and needed help in English conversation. I met with these students twice a week. They came from all over the world. The first day of our meeting,... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST Harriet http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-produce-and-market-an-audio-or-video-tape.jpg http://factoidz.com/does-california-have-the-answer-to-the-gang-problem/ http://factoidz.com/does-california-have-the-answer-to-the-gang-problem/ Because of the increase in gang-related crimes in California, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger wants to slow down the rate that is occurring in the recent year. The Los Angeles gang-related crimes rose 14 per cent last yea... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST Harriet http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/does-california-have-the-answer-to-the-gang-problem.jpg http://factoidz.com/understanding-child-autism-and-the-benefits-of-home-schooling/ http://factoidz.com/understanding-child-autism-and-the-benefits-of-home-schooling/ Since my job as a hospital teacher, I have come across some interesting situations. I have learned about the many types of illnesses. This includes physical diseases as well as mental and other disorders that confront children as well as their parents. You might say that my job at the hospital... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST Harriet http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/understanding-child-autism-and-the-benefits-of-home-schooling.jpg http://factoidz.com/earthday-is-everyday/ http://factoidz.com/earthday-is-everyday/ Although Earth Day is today, let’s keep the earth green everyday. Here are some ways to keep our valuable earth from “burning” and leading a healthier life. It is important to reduce the consumption of plastic bags or bottles. Plastic products causes carbon dioxide pollution. I... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST Harriet http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/earthday-is-everyday.jpg http://factoidz.com/an-art-lesson-on-lines-and-shapes/ http://factoidz.com/an-art-lesson-on-lines-and-shapes/ I have a special way of introducing art to my students. It doesn’t matter what their grade level is, whether they are in the elementary grades or in high school, it is a very simple lesson. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST Harriet http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/an-art-lesson-on-lines-and-shapes.jpg http://factoidz.com/you-too-can-become-a-magazine-writer/ http://factoidz.com/you-too-can-become-a-magazine-writer/ One of the first things you will want to know to help you get started in writing for magazines is to make a list of subjects that you would like to write about. Think about all of the things ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST Harriet http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/you-too-can-become-a-magazine-writer.jpg http://factoidz.com/the-early-signs-of-alzheimers-and-tips-for-caregivers/ http://factoidz.com/the-early-signs-of-alzheimers-and-tips-for-caregivers/ It may be difficult at first to know if an individual has Alzheimer’s or just the typical memory loss that faces many people as they get older. If in doubt, It is usually recommended to go to a neurologist who will give a very simple test. Usually, the doctor will say four words, then may go on fo... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST Harriet http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/the-early-signs-of-alzheimers-and-tips-for-caregivers.jpg http://factoidz.com/chronic-obstructive-pulmonary-disease/ http://factoidz.com/chronic-obstructive-pulmonary-disease/ You may have Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and think you have cancer because of the symptoms. COPD is a chronic disease of the lungs. This means that this disease is persistent and will remain with you.... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST Harriet http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/chronic-obstructive-pulmonary-disease.jpg