Lucy Parker Watkins is based in McKinney, TX. Her articles have appeared in a variety of regional and national magazines including "Vision Magazine," "Balanced Living," and "VegNews," as well as on numerous websites.
Her latest project is a blog focusing on issues families face when a loved one is diagnosed with dementia. "My Father Doesn't Know Me Anymore" can be found at http://daddoesntknowme.wordpress.com/.
Number of Articles Written: 31
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This article discusses exercises for improving one´s self image. Taking a spin on the usual spring cleaning/ bikini body articles that usually show up in magazines´ spring issues, this piece suggests ways of feeling better about one self just by really seeing one´s own beauty. These simple exercises also encourage readers to see themselves as others see them and to rediscover their own wonderful qualities, both inside and out.
Words: 810 Downloads: 0 Category: Self Improvement By: LucyParkerWatkinsMarch 2 marks Theodor Seuss Geisel´s 107th birthday. Also known as Dr. Suess, Geisel went on to become one of America´s most beloved authors not only because of his fun stories and illustrations but also because of the educational value of his books for pre- and early readers. This article provides information on how Geisel became Dr. Seuss and the legacy of his work. It also included information about the National Education Association´s Reading Across America program which purposely falls on Dr. Seuss´ birthday.
Words: 755 Downloads: 2 Category: Books & Reading By: LucyParkerWatkinsThis 870 word article discusses how parents can teach daily thankfulness while using Thanksgiving as a springboard. This is an especially important topic with the current economic and social climate facing most North Americans. Yet, it is easier for adults and children to learn to incorporate thankfulness into their daily lives than one might think. This article does not focus on any religious beliefs or denominations.
Words: 870 Downloads: 1 Category: Holidays By: LucyParkerWatkinsA brief article about increasing a home´s curb appeal. Potential buyers need a reason to tour a home for sale. If the exterior of that home looks unkempt or in a state of disrepair, they are less likely to take a tour. This article includes suggestions and strategies for giving potential buyers a reason to tour a home for sale by increasing its curb appeal.
Words: 276 Downloads: 1 Category: Real Estate By: LucyParkerWatkinsThis brief article discusses how to make parenting fun. While parenting is a serious job, making experiences with children fun offers multiple benefits. A lighter, funner approach to parenting offers children the opportunities to cooperate rather than be coerced. This, ultimately leads learning desired behaviors in a positive way.
Words: 234 Downloads: 0 Category: Parenting By: LucyParkerWatkinsThis brief article discusses some of the truths about calcium. The public is bombarded by marketing experts´ insistence that milk is the primary source of calcium with the greatest benefits to bone health. Sources cited explaining the importance of bio-available calcium, reasons for calcium depletion and an explanation of non-dairy calcium sources.
Words: 366 Downloads: 0 Category: Nutrition By: LucyParkerWatkins