danagirl28

danagirl28 last signed in Nov 16 2009 and has been on Bukisa since Mar 09, 2009.

About Me:

Stay at home mom of two young children, I have a Master's Degree in Social Work with an emphasis in child and adolescent development.Â I have worked with children for over 10 years, conducting mental health and behavioral therapies for children with ADD / ADHD, autism, PDD, anxiety disorders, anger disorders, and mood disorders.Â

I enjoy nature, walking, playing dress-up with my daughter, teaching my son to walk and crawl, and in those last few minutes of free time each day, I curl up with a good book.Â

Replacing an Electrical Switch

Published September 24, 2009 /

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Step 1 Turn off the power. Locate your fuse box (usually in a basement or laundry room) and turn off the power to the part of the house you'll be working on. The fuses are generally marked, but if not, it helps to have a second person present to

How to Change a Flat Tire

by danagirl28 | in Automotive > Repairs

We've all had one, and usually at the most inconvenient time. Here are simple steps to changing a flat tire.
Setting and Keeping a Food Budget

by danagirl28 | in Food & Drinks > General

Often when our budget is cut, one of the first things we start to eliminate is healthy and nutritious foods. Here are some tips to avoid having to limit your food choices while still remaining on a reduced budget.
Becoming a Profitable Mystery Shopper

by danagirl28 | in Business & Finance > General

I'm sure I'm not the only stay-at-home mom who has tried to make some extra money as a "mystery shopper" or "secret shopper". At first, it may seem as though you'll never earn enough to make it worthwhile, but here are some tips to help you maximize your profits.
Tips and Ideas For Potty Training a Special Needs Child

by danagirl28 | in Family > General

As if potty training isn't a daunting enough task, trying to potty train a special needs child adds a whole new set of considerations and challenges. It doesn't have to stress you out, though, if you take a few moments and think about your child's needs.
Signs Your Child is Ready for Potty Training

by danagirl28 | in Family > Children

While potty training is an abstract concept, there are some concrete signs to help you decide whether or not your child is ready for the process.
Should Plus-Size Clothes be Modeled by Plus-Size Women?

by danagirl28 | in Fashion & Beauty > Clothing & Style

Do plus-size women have the right to be able to see their clothes in their own size? Check it out.
Helping Kids Solve Problems

by danagirl28 | in Family > Parenting

Helping kids to think creatively and solve their own problems from an early age sets them up for success throughout life.
Learning How To Answer Critical Thinking Questions in School

by danagirl28 | in Education > General

Children often struggle with test questions that ask them to: analyze, compare, conrast, or give an opinion. It's not easy to teach this type of thinking, and for some children it does not come naturally. Here is a brief overview, with an example, of how to teach kids to read and answer this type of test question.
An Overview of Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT)

by danagirl28 | in Health & Nutrition > Mental Health

This article is designed to give an overview of a specific type of therapy (CBT) including who it can help and what some of the techniques are. CBT is also known as "talk" therapy because it involves a lot of discussion about what the problem is, how to change it, and then actually making the changes. CB