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Bullying and cyberbullying become a great problem nowadays. People don't shy to show their cruelty and humiliate others shamelessly. Because of the fact, bullying is especially widely distributed in schools and colleges there is such type of assignment - "bullying essay".
Interested in what exactly an essay about bullying is about? Let's make it clear, Bullying Essay can do a lot of good if written well. It becomes a powerful practice that can help students realize how to cope with this problem themselves.
But the trick is to do it right with a clear structure that includes an introduction, body, and conclusion. For those who don't want to reinvent the wheel, it makes sense to use a bullying essay example. Yet, if you want to make a good story about bullying, write your own essay. You can share personal experiences (in whatever role) or discuss aspects related to bullying. All in all, whatever topic you'll end up with, it's important to come up with a plan called an outline.
Cyberbullying is a relatively new thing, yet, the impact is huge. This type of bullying more often happens to girls compared to boys. Are there any ways to prevent it? Of course, you can do your research and write your own cyber bullying essay on this topic. Want to write one of the best argumentative essays on cyber bullying? Then trolling may be a perfect topic to it.
The fact is true, schools lack comprehensive anti-bullying policies. That's why writing a cyber bullying argumentative essay is a huge help in student education. So, think of what lights your fire. From many cyber bullying essay topics out there, choose the most important one for you. When you support a certain idea, cyber bullying argumentative essay is easy to write. The same goes for the audience you're writing for. Do you write for the students themselves? Or maybe you're writing to teachers, parents or anyone who may be a witness? Essays on bullying will benefit all.
Persuasive Essay About Bullying
Not sure what "bullying essay" means? Well, then you are lucky never to witness school bullying. Yet, more than one out of every five (20.8%) students report being bullied. Without a doubt, bullying is a widespread and usually neglected problem around the globe.
Writing a bullying essay is not an easy deal. It is a great problem that requires a serious approach. Depending on the topic, read statistics and take into account the opinions of the people who were bullied and who bully others. Read some bullying essay examples to know what to write about and then start thinking about your own one.
Creating an interesting cyber bullying argumentative essay always involves much work. Often students struggle when attempting to get help. That's why most of them opt for cyber bullying essay example to find an easy way out. Well, nothing wrong with that at all. It isn't the only option available to you, school writing lab could be a huge help, in fact. They have a great experience and create hundreds of cyber bullying essays.
Writing persuasive essays about bullying requires you to convince your audience that your topic is significant and why. Focusing on the current trends and relevant information will help you write good persuasive essays about cyber bullying. Of course, you don't need to argue about the pros and cons of your topic. One thing that is certain, you need to provide solutions to the problem when writing cyber bullying persuasive essay. Try to show the merits of one or another method.
Cyber bullying essay introduction isn't much different from the other essay introductions. Start with a brief reason as to why you're making this statement. And don't go into much detail in persuasive essays on bullying. Make a summary of ideas you'd like to discuss in your cyber bullying essay. Make it clear for your audience to get the main idea. Try to stay objective in your essay on cyber bullying, yet empathetic.
Now it's time to provide evidence. Show the intensity of the topic you're talking about. That is what the body section of your cyber bullying argument essay is about. As a good rule of thumb, try to include every new argument for each different paragraph. Facts, statistic and research study findings would be beneficial.
Anyway, before you start writing an essay about cyber bullying, make a detailed plan of action. Find the reasons for proving the importance of discussing your topic. Of course, the official statistic is always welcomed. It's a great idea to come up with some recommendations and share feedback about bullying.
No matter whether you write short cyber bullying college essays or long essays on bullying in schools, cyberbullying essay conclusion is a must. Do not ignore its importance. Remember that the reader will memorize the last lines of your work better than the rest of the paper. So, make sure it's clear and concise for your reader. At last, edit and proofread it. Make sure it sounds perfect.
How to Prevent Cyber Bullying Essay
As you see, bullying is a bad problem in the first place. According to the statistics, almost half of children in school (grade 4-12) were bullied by other pupils at school and nearly 15% was subjected by cyberbulling online. That's why effective solutions to prevent bullying need to be introduced. In fact, writing anti bullying essays is one of the most effective ones. A bullying essay is a popular way to make students think about it seriously. If written great, it can help prevent this cruelty in educational institutions. Check the most interesting bullying essay topics and select the one you can cover.
Educating teens on how to prevent cyber bullying is important. Teaching students how to stop bullying can help bring long term results in education. The same goes for parents, they should also teach their children not to bully and how to prevent it. For that reason, how to prevent bullying essay is so important part of the education process. When writing a bullying in schools essay it's important to highlight that bullying is abnormal and can be curbed and removed.
Awareness and preventing bullying are two effective ways to fight back. The idea behind a cyber bullying essay is to help children and teens know that many times they have the power to stop bullying. Never stay silent, instead, give that problem a voice through your cyber bullying argument essay. Writing a 5 paragraph essay on bullying would be a perfect way of explaining your topic. Remember that this is an essay and you need to tell a story whether it's yours or heard by someone.
Cause and Effect of Bullying Essay
Bullying plays a very dangerous role in society and it gets worse day by day. The effects of school bullying are ubiquitous and extensive. In the case of thousands of children every day, the stress of bullying is too much to even handle going to school. For others, the same stress causes them to do the unthinkable, end their lives.... suicide.
Statista shows that the most popular way of bullying is mentioned somebody in angry comments or spread rumors. Over 80% of people know what bullying means and a quarter of them was bulled (or still being bulled in different ways).
The cause and effect of bullying essay can make a big impact on a person's life. Do not be a bystander, instead, take an active role in avoiding the bad circumstances of bullying. Make sure all the bad effects of bullying essay are visible and clear to your audience. Well, tackling the cause and effect of cyber bullying essay in separate paragraphs would be a wise move.
Bullying Essay Example
Where to start writing an essay on bullying? It makes sense to generate a powerful cyber bullying essay outline first. It can help speed up the process right from the start. Need some bullying essay examples? Enjoy the recommendations below to keep your paper relevant and focused.
Let's start from several bullying titles for an essay:
- Stopping the culture of bullying in U.S. schools;
- Reasons to support people who were bullied in the past;
- The role of family members in the life of a bullied person;
- Types of bullying and ways to prevent it;
- Is it possible to get rid of bullying forever?
To help you make your bullying essay introduction eye-catching, use the recommendations below:
- Start with the definition, give a clear picture of what it means;
- Now, highlight the problem, prove some reliable data and statistics;
- Speak to your audience to make sure they feel the importance of your topic.
When it comes to the bullying essay conclusion, consider using the following example:
"Both parents and educational establishments need to work together to end bullying. Students need to be encouraged to step forward and give this problem a voice. In turn, parents need to take an active part in ending bullying in schools.
As you see, calling for action is what your bullying essay conclusion needs to be about. Come up with recommendations and let others think about the most effective way of handling the problem."
Wrapping Up
Once you come up with the idea of writing essays about bullying in schools, make sure you can do a lot of good. It could be a huge help in uniting people in a battle against abnormal behavior in educational establishments. It's time to give bullying a voice to help control and prevent it forever.


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Porsche has unveiled the fastest and most powerful street-legal 911 model ever, the 2018 Porsche 911 GT2 RS.
It is insanely fast, hardcore inside and out, and a piece of engineering beauty.
The GT2 RS features a 3.8-litre twin-turbo flat six engine which produces 515kW – fitted into a body which weighs 1,470kg (with a full tank of fuel).
This results in a rear-wheel-drive 911 that goes from 0-100km/h in 2.8 seconds and will reach a top speed of 340km/h.
Porsche's 7-speed Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) with "short, succinct gearshifts and PDK SPORT mode" also comes standard on the car.
The new GT2 is available in the US, starting at $290,000 (R3.8 million)

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oh noes! deer on our trail!
WOAH. sorry. I suck. I know it's been well over a week since I updated but it hasn't been a week since I've been running and loving my pup. As you've already assumed, things got a little hectic around here-and yes the blog is the first thing that falls by the wayside when I have zero time.
Never to fear, the future looks less scheduled and what's that? THERE'S A MARATHON IN A WEEK.
This will likely be brief, but I just wanted to update y'all. I hate it when I get behind on posting, my camera fills with pictures and my mind fills with tales from the trail. So much like every run with G, let me try to catch up with FAQ:
Are you still training for a marathon?
-YES, I have been tapering. It has been very successful. I feel more rested and stronger than ever. My runs are slow, light and every other day-nothing exceeding 10 miles.
Are you nervous for your upcoming marathon?
-YES, a thousand times yes. A few weeks ago, I was more nervous than I am now. My anxiety has really shifted more towards anticipation.
Will you poop yourself during your race?
-I don't know why people ask me this all the time, but NO-I will not be pooping myself during the most important race of my life.
Have you started carbo-loading?
-I constantly carb load, so yeah sure.
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Alright, so there's that. I recently mailed out some of the last giveaways and it's time for a new one....don't get excited it's small!
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Oceanis 43
Technical details
|Yacth Model : Oceanis 43
|Length : 13.1 m
|Yacht Type : Sailing Yacht
|Berths : 10
|Year Built : 2008
|Cabins : 4
|Toilets : 2
|Water Tank : 360lt
|Fuel Tank : 200lt
|Engine : 54hp
Standard equipment - Included in price
|Battened Main Sail 2015
|Echo sounder
|TV with DVD
|Furling Genoa 2011
|Wind instruments
|MP3 player - Radio
|Bimini 2015
|Bow Thruster
|Electric Fridge
|Sprayhood 2015
|Electric windlass
|Cockpit Speakers
|Convertible Table in Saloon
|Cockpit Table with ice box
|Lazy Jacks & Bag
|Gas Bottle
|Cockpit Shower
|Dinghy with Outboard
|Boarding ladder
|Hot water
|Pillows and Blankets
|GPS - Plotter in the Cockpit
|Bed linen and towels
|GPS - Plotter inside
|12 Volt Sockets
|220 Volt Battery Charger with Sockets
Additional equipment (On demand)
WIFI router for internet use of 5GB on GSM coverage
connects to 8-10 devices
50 Euro per week
|Gennaker for sailing yachts
200 Euro per week + refundable deposit 600 Euro
|Safety net
200 Euro per charter
|Inflatable Life vests
10 Euro per week
100 Euro per week + refundable deposit 300 Euro
|SUP / Stand Up Paddle
100 Euro per week
|Extra set of bed linen & towels/person
10 Euro per set
|Beach Towels
5 Euro per towel
Additional services (On demand)
190 Euro per day + provisioning
serving breakfast and one light meal daily
170 Euro per day + provisioning
serving 3 meals daily
190 Euro per day + provisioning
|Early Check in, access to the yacht by 14:00
150 Euro per charter
|Provision List
Free of charge Loading Service
|Transfers (ask for rates)
By taxi, minibus or bus
* Extras payable upon embarkation. Prices for all extras are without local vat.
Non refundable deposit
|Damage Waiver
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Min. 7 days charge
|For 2-3 cabins: 30,00-Euro/day by cash
For 4 cabins: 40,00-Euro/day by cash
|plus a reduced refundable deposit 500 euro by credit card only
|For 5-6 cabins: 50,00-Euro/day by cash
Catamarans: 50,00-Euro/day by cash
|plus a reduced refundable deposit 600 euro by credit card only
Obligatory services
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2 cabins 90 Euro
3 cabins 120 Euro
4 cabins 160 Euro
5 cabins 180 Euro
6 cabins 200 Euro
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June 2019
In This Section
- Breaking News
- Ropes Courses, Inc. Joins our Family of Advertisers
- Top 10 Games for June 2019 – 'Treasure Dome' 4 Pl (UNIS) is Big Surprise! – Willy Wonka 2 Pl shows it has legs – Connect4 Hoops earns 'Workhorse' status
- New Games to Watch that were Shown at AEI & Bowl Expo 2019
- Frank 'the Crank's Daily News Launched 6 Months Ago Exceeds All Expectations
- Foundations Entertainment University 2.0 Unveils $50,000+ 'Buyers Power' Purchase Program just in time for Seminar #49 Chicago June 16-18
- Rhode Island Novelty Latest Items July/August
- People vs Congress – Princeton Study shows the People only have a 30% effect on Laws Congress Passes
- Ask Frank 'the Crank' Technical Tips
- Industry Events July-October 2019
Breaking News
Ropes Courses, Inc. Joins our Family of Advertisers
TRR-FEC welcomes Ropes Courses, Inc. For many years AEM has been recommending Ropes Courses, Inc. to our Clients. We are honored to have them join our special family of advertisers.
Top 10 Games for June 2019 – 'Treasure Dome' 4 Pl (UNIS) is Big Surprise! – Willy Wonka 2 Pl shows it has legs – Connect4 Hoops earns 'Workhorse' status
Check out the Top 75 Games and lots more…
|Rank #
|Top 10 Games
|Ticket Ring Jumbo 45″
|Wizard of Oz 6 Pl
|Treasure Dome
|Connect 4 Hoops 2 Pl Basketball
|Virtual Rabbids 2 Pl
|Willy Wonka 2 PL
|E-Claw 900 2 Pl
|Knock it Off Rotary 4 Pl w/Ticket Rolls
|Monster Drop Extreme
|Ticket Time Crane 1 Pl
New Games to Watch that were Shown at AEI & Bowl Expo 2019
- Basketball Pro 2 Pl (Andamiro) – TRR will be testing
- Redzone 4 Pl (Namco) – TRR will be testing
- Centipede Chaos 3 Pl (ICE) – See test results in Spreadsheets
- Spins Ahoy! (Team Play) – Started testing 6-12-19
- Dicey Jump (TouchMagix) – TRR will be testing
- Cyclotron 3 Pl (Family Fun) – TRR will be testing
- Hoop It Up (ICE) – TRR will be testing
- Power Roll (Sega) – TRR will be testing
- Zombie Land (Coastal) – TRR will be testing
Frank 'the Crank's Daily News Launched 6 Months Ago Exceeds All Expectations
Not everyone thought I would get up an hour earlier and crank out now 125 FCDN's like clockwork. Actually, it is quite enjoyable, sipping coffee and keeping track of where our industry is heading.
Six months ago, saw the launch of "Frank 'the Crank's Daily News" (FCDN). Each day Monday-Friday has a current short news story regarding our industry and a personal comment at the end in red font: What this could mean?
It was my intent to email once every month a link to that month's FCDN's but Facebook and LinkedIn and other social media outlets have discovered FCDN and this has become unnecessary. In fact, the suppliers mentioned in the FCDN's are getting them out to their contacts and including some on their websites. Each day 1500-2000 followers actually view these little blurbs.
Please check it out. Each FCDN stays on the frank-thecrank.com Blog indefinitely and there is a complete list.
Foundations Entertainment University 2.0 Unveils $50,000+ 'Buyers Power' Purchase Program just in time for Seminar #49 Chicago June 16-18
The next Foundations University takes place June 16-18 Chicago – Registration is on website
2 Special Speakers & New Round Table Session
Foundations Entertainment University Offers New Graduates Over $50,000 in Buying Power Exclusive Discounts from Our Elite Sponsors
Foundations Entertainment University (FEU) is the longest running, stand-alone educational program for the out-of-home family entertainment center entertainment industry. Now in its 17th year, FEU continues to find new ways to assist anyone in developing and opening a new center or significantly expanding or renovating an existing location-based entertainment facility.
Class #49 Attendees completing the upcoming 2.5-day event being held July 16-18 in Chicago, IL, will be provided exclusive discounts, products and promotions currently valued at over $50,000 through our 'Buyers Power' Purchase Program – a program that will continue to grow in value as more sponsors submit their promotion ideas over the next several weeks.
"Foundations is the #1, longest-running educational program for the out-of-home entertainment industry. Future FEU graduates will receive a coupon booklet with over $50,000 in real exclusive discounts from an elite group of industry suppliers, that can immediately be used in their businesses or included in their business plan financials," notes Frank 'the Crank' Seninsky.
"If you are considering opening an entertainment facility or expanding an existing one and you still have not signed up for Foundations University, you should label yourself as a 'Primo/Prima Procrastinator'. It's a No-Brainer!"
Achieving Excellence Together
Foundations brings together the most enterprising and successful pioneers of the amusement industry to provide attendees with a comprehensive learning experience that starts with planning and design and takes you all the way through managing your business for long-term success.
At the same time, our sponsors and speakers are committed to expanding the buying power of our attendees as they are making their purchasing decisions and are building their business plans for financial stability.
Below is a list of participating companies who are offering exclusive deals that every FEC could use. More are being added daily.
- Adventure Sports HQ
- American Amusement Machine Association (AAMA)
- Amusement and Music Operators Association (AMOA)
- Amusement Entertainment Management (AEM)
- Amusement Resources (AmusemntRC)
- Apple Industries/Face Place Photo
- Appsolute Applications (AppsApps)
- Betson Enterprises
- Birthday University
- CenterEdge Software
- Deltronic Labs, Inc.
- DFX Sound/Vision
- Dynamic Design
- Embed
- Entertainment Concepts, Inc.
- FetchRev
- Funovation
- Galaxy Multi Rides
- International Association of Trampoline Parks (IATP)
- KWP Ltd.
- Party Center Software
- Perky's Pizza
- RePlay Magazine
- SafePark USA
- Studio 41B
- Sureshot Redemption
- The Redemption & FEC Report
- Tourist Attractions & Parks Magazine
- US Bowling Corporation
- United Play Systems
- Virtuix
- World Waterpark Association (WWA)
- Zone Laser Tag
Register Now for FEU Chicago taking place July 16 – 18, 2019 at the
Four Points Sheraton Chicago O'Hare Airport.
Discounted hotel room rates and $100 off registration are available through July 1, 2019.
Visit www.foundationsuniversity.com to take your first step towards a successful future in the family entertainment center industry.
For questions, contact Frank 'the Crank' Seninsky at [email protected] or cell 732-616-5345.
Rhode Island Novelty Latest Items July/August
- Delcy Gauthier – Rhode Island Novelty
- Corporate Sales
- [email protected]
- 774-365-6118
- 630-201-6934
People vs Congress – Princeton Study shows the People only have a 30% effect on Laws Congress Passes
Ask Frank 'the Crank' Technical Tips
New Technology – Fire Ball Fire Extinguisher is a simple way to protect your business from a fire
From Bay Tek Entertainment's Tip of the Week
Did you know that you can change up the style of Willy's helmet after so many plays?
As an incentive to keep players playing, Willy's helmet will change into different and fun options! See it turn into a Viking helmet, a space helmet, or a colorful unicorn, among many others!
The frequency of change is programmable in the "Repeat Reward" settings.
Ticket Ring Crane (Smart Industries) Rack for Sorting & Counting Rings
(Ray Dachik, Regional Manager, Alpha-Omega Amusements)
Here is my recent creation/solution for handling the prize rings for Ticket Ring.
I made the 'Rack' using 3/4" PVC pipe and fittings. It has a small footprint – 25" L x 12" W x 32" H. Total cost under $50. It will hold 120 rings, which is about half of the rings that typically come with the game.
I put wheels on it so it could roll out to the Ticket Ring game when I restock the redeemed rings, rather than wearing out my weary body by carrying the many rings. I decided to color code both the tops and bottoms of the pipes – ever the optimist – in hopes that the Facility Staff will m the rings to the colors and make the counting and sorting easier for me. [I will let you know how that works out.]
The 4-way white furniture tees were only available online, but the rest of the materials are readily available at most building supply stores.
Industry Events July-October-May 2019
|Frank 'the Crank' Attending/Speaking
|Foundations Entertainment University
Chicago, IL
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|Michigan Coin Machine Operators Association Annual Meeting
|Frankenmuth, MI
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|Birthday University
|Atlanta, GA
|AAMA Annual Meeting & Gala
|Lombard, IL
|IAAPA Expo Europe / EAS 2019
|Paris, France
|IATP 7th Annual USA Conference and Trade Show
|New Orleans, LA
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|Foundations Entertainment University
Dallas, TX
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During this period, I have been traveling to Canada, to Argentina and to Brasil, to discuss PROMETHEE and to make presentations.
Next week, I will be in Lisbon, Portugal, at the EURO conference where I will present new results about integrating imperfection of information in the PROMETHEE methods. This is a joint work with Professor Sarah Ben Amor, Telfer School of Management, University of Ottawa.
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Bible Concordances
Thompson Chain Reference
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- SANHEDRIN (council), the supreme council, or court, of the Jewish Nation
- It consisted of seventy-one members all of whom were required to be over thirty years of age and married
- They must be of good reputation and well instructed in the law
- General References to
- Matthew 2:4
- Matthew 5:22
- Matthew 26:59
- John 11:47
- Acts 5:21
- Acts 6:12
- Acts 22:30
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Bibliography Information
Thompson, Frank C. Entry for 'Sanhedrin'. Thompson Chain Reference. https://www.studylight.org/concordances/tcr/s/sanhedrin.html. 1908.


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NFCA Names UL's Summer Ellyson An All-American
The postseason honors continue to pour in for a Louisiana Ragin' Cajun softball player.
A junior, Ellyson was also named a Second Team All-American by Softball America on Wednesday.
The NFCA All-American team is perceived by most as the most prestigious in the sport.
Ellyson becomes the 33rd different player to land NFCA All-American honors in Louisiana softball history, while her selection increases the total number of All-American selections in program history to 54.
A product of Teurlings Catholic High School, Ellyson led the nation in victories this season, with 39, the second-most in a single season in UL softball history.
A right-hander, Ellyson put together an incredible overall season, going 39-6 with a 1.11 ERA., while striking out 354 hitters over 272.1 innings pitched.
The Sun Belt Conference Pitcher of the Year, Ellyson helped guide the Cajuns to a 52-6 record this past season, including a perfect 25-0 record in league play.
Ellyson was also named a First Team All-Central Region selection by the NFCA earlier this month.
Ellyson joins former Ragin' Cajun players Alyson Habetz (1994), Karli Hubbard (2009) and Shellie Landry (2015) as natives of the Acadiana area to be named All-Americans.
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Scot GreenleeScot Greenlee is responsible for governance and oversight of engineering functions at the twenty two Exelon nuclear plants. He is also responsible for nuclear fuel procurement, fuel fabrication, core designs and probabilistic risk assessment for the Exelon sites.
Professional History
Scot started his nuclear career in 1984 as an officer in the United States (U.S.) Nuclear Navy. He spent seven years in the Nuclear Navy, including a tour on a nuclear submarine and a tour at a Navy nuclear prototype facility. Following a successful Navy career, Scot spent four years as an inspector in the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). His NRC experience included two years as a Resident Inspector at the Beaver Valley Nuclear Station. Scot's nuclear utility experience started in 1995 as the Operations Staff Superintendent at the Salem Nuclear Generating Station. After leaving Salem in 1997, before coming to Exelon, Scot held engineering leadership positions at three nuclear utilities, including two rotations as a Site Engineering Director. Scot joined Exelon in 2007 as a Corporate Engineering Director. He was subsequently assigned as the Byron Site Engineering Director before being promoted to the position of Vice President of Engineering in May of 2011 and Senior Vice President of Engineering and Technical Services in July of 2013.
Scot obtained a Bachelor of Electrical Engineering degree from the Georgia Institute of Technology. He completed Navy Nuclear Power School and Prototype Training, NRC Inspector Training and the Institute of Nuclear Power Operations Senior Nuclear Plant Management Course.
Other Affiliations
- Advisory Board member for the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Engineering.
- Technical Chair for the EPRI Materials Action Plan Committee.
- EPRI Nuclear Power Council Executive Committee member.
- PWR Owners Group Executive Management Group and Executive Committee member.
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Capturing every moment, smile, laugh, and tear throughout the day, Tali's unobtrusive style allows you to move naturally and seamlessly through the day as if she isn't there – surely the mark of all great wedding photographers. Her skill and craft are perfectly matched to either candid, photojournalist style photos, or more posed scenes.
Beyond just capturing individual moments, TALI photo and film can also produce your wedding film! Re-watch the speeches and experience your first dance again, Tali's beautiful visuals will make you feel like you're living the whole day again and again.
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Commissioners approve final budget, update on recruitment for County Manager and more
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Contact: Amy Ventetuolo
Reno, Nev. May 21, 2019. The following report highlights several important agenda items from the Washoe County Board of Commissioners meeting:
1. Board of County Commissioners approve direction for recommended FY2020 final budget. Commissioners heard a presentation on the recommended FY2020 budget, which included a $717 million structurally balanced budget, new positions and major capital improvement projects.
53 New Positions Added. The FY2020 budget includes the largest number of new positions since pre-recession years to meet the needs of a growing region. Some of the new positions include:
- 6 Sheriff's Deputies
- 5 District Attorney positions, including 3 Deputy District Attorneys
- 3 Alternative Sentencing/Sober 24 positions
- 2 Assessor's Office positions
- 25 Northern Nevada Adult Mental Health Services (NNAMHS) campus positions
Funding for NNAHMS Campus Project. The Northern Nevada Adult Mental Health Services Campus, or NNAMHS campus, is a project that seeks to address mental health issues within the homeless population and expand the successful Crossroads program to treat substance abuse issues. Homeless women, children, pregnant women and families that are currently staying at the Community Assistance Center in downtown Reno will move to the new NNAMHS campus early next year, where they will receive shelter, critical services and specialized programming. In addition, the NNAMHS campus programming will result in additional beds becoming available at the downtown Reno shelter on Record St. for homeless men.
Washoe County is investing over $11 million in this critical capital project, in addition to the 25 staff positions and other one-time expenses, for a total FY2019 & FY2020 investment of nearly $19 million.
Other Capital Projects. The FY2020 budget for major capital improvement projects totals $149 million. In addition to the NNAMHS campus project, other capital projects include:
- $49.5 million for the South Truckee Meadows Water Reclamation Facility Expansion project
- Nearly $5 million for various Parks and Open Space projects
- $8.7 million for Roads and Equipment Fleet projects
Washoe County is committed to providing regional leadership and quality customer service for its residents while recognizing fiscal sustainability as a strategic priority. The Board of County Commissioners approved the final FY2020 budget and will be submitted to the State of Nevada before June 1, 2019.
2. Washoe County recognized for prestigious Budget Award. The Washoe County Budget Office has received the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association. This prestigious award represents a significant achievement illustrating Washoe County has met the highest standards of governmental budgeting. Washoe County has met the nationally recognized guidelines in four categories with 14 criteria, serving as a model of excellence for government budgeting across the nation. This is the 17th year Washoe County has received the award.
3. Commissioners provide direction on County Manager recruitment. Commissioners heard an update from the Human Resources team. Human Resources received 17 applications for the position, with 11 applicants meeting the minimum qualifications for the position based on the application materials which were submitted. After discussion, Commissioners decided to open the recruitment process to an executive search firm to produce a larger pool of applicants. The 11 applicants who had previously applied will be included in the pool of candidates. An updated timeline will be presented to Commissioners from Human Resources.
4. County Commissioners approve appointments and re-appointments. The Board of County Commissioners approved the following appointments and re-appointments:
- Re-appointment of Lisa Gianoli, to serve a second, four-year term on the Reno Airport Authority in accordance with Chapter 474 of the Special Acts of Nevada Revised Statutes. The term will begin on July 1, 2019 and end on June 30, 2023.
- Appointment of Randy Brown, to fill a two-year term on the Washoe County Audit Committee, to begin on June 1, 2019 to end on May 31, 2021.
- Appointment of Matthew Buehler, to fill a two-year term on the Washoe County Audit Committee, to begin on June 1, 2019 to end on May 31, 2021.
- Re-appointment of Denise Jacobsen, to fill a two-year term on the Washoe County Audit Committee, to begin on August 1, 2019 to end on July 31, 2021.
- Chair Vaughn Hartung is directing funds in the amount of $17,323 Washoe County Sheriff's Office to support the Special Weapons And Tactics Team (S.W.A.T.). The SWAT Team is a corps of highly-trained personnel used in support of operations throughout the Sheriff's Office. The Team members utilize a variety of new technology and weapons for the varied tactical encounters they face.
- Commissioner Kitty Jung is directing funds in the amount of $14,000, with $500 benefitting the Sierra Arts Foundation for the Senior Citizens Picnic, and $13,500 to the Sun Valley General Improvement District to support their recreational programs.
- Commissioner Jeanne Herman is directing funds in the amount of $2,500, with $1,250 to the Board of Regents of the University of Nevada to support Washoe County 4-H Livestock Leaders, and $1,250 to support Washoe County 4-H youth members as they pursue their personal goals to learn about the horse industry and affiliated programs and or careers.
Each year, Commissioners receive an allocation of $20,000 for each Commission District also known as Special District Funds. Commissioners may spend these funds on needs that benefit all Washoe County residents.


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About the StoryOnce upon a time, our Kingdom was much larger than it is now, reaching across all ten islands of the Alabaz Archipelago. But then a terrible curse fell upon us. A thick, gray mist covered the sea, hiding each island from the others, cutting us off from our neighbors. Every ship that ventures into the mist becomes lost. No one knows where the other islands are or what has happened to the people there. For years we have studied the mist, hoping to discover some way to break the curse. We had almost given up hope. But now, we have discovered a secret that could solve the mystery of the mist once and for all. And we are giving that secret to you...
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Language: English (en)
First Publication Date: April 4, 2011
Current Version: 2
License: Freeware
Development System: Inform 7
Forgiveness Rating: Merciful
TUID: 2gh8bselanlyh6g
Nominee, Best Supplemental Materials - 2011 XYZZY Awards
1st Place - Spring Thing 2011
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The plot: you are an Everyman child hero, tasked by the fatherly but inert King of Alabazopolis to reunite an archipelago-kingdom sundered by mists. To do this, you must take your child-crewed ship, explore the islands and recover magic pearls; there's more than a touch of anime about the scenario. Its strength is in its set-pieces, which include plenty of strange and striking imagery. (Some work much better than others.) The novice-friendly design is a more questionable virtue; the influence of casual gaming is obvious, with heavy-handed pointers and showers of achievements, and a character whose main function is to follow you around dispensing tutorials.
Despite this, Alabaz is consciously old-schoolish; it's a substantial size, and there's a lot of Zork and Myst here. As a game for children, its worst structural flaw is that it's a big-map game that's designed in ways that make travel very tedious, even when you've solved all the relevant puzzles. Apart from this, the puzzles are solidly designed and appropriately easy; but I think that this was intended as a game to be played over many evenings, which is hard to do with easy puzzles. The tedious navigation fills that gap.
In terms of content, there's a sort of uneasy dissonance that a child might or might not pick up on: it's a world where adults behave like sulky children and children behave like responsible adults, and it's also a world that promises heroism but fails to deliver, because heroism requires real monsters, and in Alabaz all apparent monsters quickly turn out to be paper tigers. The game seems designed for very small children -- too small to cope with very much conflict in their fiction. I can't say how well it'd work for its target age, but there's a great deal that makes this translate poorly for adults.
I suspect that childrens literature is best written not by a doting parent -- someone who primarily wants a safe, clean, improving world for their children -- but a crazy uncle, someone who wants to entertain, inform, subvert.
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There is a sort of tedious opening with a ton of hand-holding before it opens up to a wide world. I enjoyed the islands, especially the junk and dark islands.
I felt like the author was holding back a bit on some descriptions that could have been made biting and/or sad. But the sparseness was fun.
One of the last islands seemed like a big buildup to an anticlimax.
Overall, I have to say I enjoyed it, because I couldn't put it down, and couldn't wait all the next day to play more. So that's a good sign!
One thing that can seemingly lock you out of victory:
(Spoiler - click to show)The icefruit seed doesn't respawn correctly.
So I suggest that, to be safe, you save (Spoiler - click to show)before using it.
You'll know you did it right if (Spoiler - click to show)Something dramatic happens.
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The 4th annual Moto Fest Wauchope scheduled for September 19 this year has been postponed until 2021
Concerns about public health have postponed the fourth annual Moto Fest Wauchope until 2021, according to local organisers.
The annual event was originally scheduled to be held at Wauchope Showgrounds on Saturday, September 19. The vehicular extravaganza usually draws crowds from across Australia with a motorcycle show and shine, motorcycle swap meet, tattoo show and motorcycle gymkhana.
Previous years have hosted trade stalls, food and coffee stations as well as entertainment such as kids jumping castles and live music. The event is supported by Motorcycle Friendly Wauchope and the Wauchope Chamber of Commerce.
"We were really hoping to hold the Motofest event as we wanted to be able to support local businesses and the motorbike riding community through a trying time," she said.
"Particularly after the severe impact of the drought and the bushfires on our local communities and also COVID-19.
"A few weeks ago it was looking promising with the easing of restrictions, however given recent increases in cases, the Wauchope Showground being closed for events until the end of November.
"(Due to) our concern for the wellbeing of our community and the volunteers who make the Motofest event happen, the Motofest Committee have decided to cancel this year's event.
"We will be setting a date soon for next year's event which will be bigger and better than ever thanks to grant funding that we have obtained through both the Port Macquarie Hastings Council and Destination NSW, which will now be carried over to next year's event."
Moto Fest Wauchope received $4000 in funding from the Port Macquarie Hastings Council for use on a website and marketing. The event also received a $10,000 grant from destination NSW. Both amounts will now be used for the next scheduled 2021 event.
"We are already planning for next year's event and we are planning to host a virtual event on the day this year as well," Jenny Pursehouse said.
"We are looking into having a virtual event on the day and we will have more information on that after a meeting held next week.
"Funding grants will roll over to next years event and it will still be in September next year pending what happens next year.
"It's a bit of a shame to postpone because we were getting messages from people from across Australia to attend. We had a message about 80 to 100 riders who were wanting to attend from Tasmania and South Australia. There was a lot of interest to attend.
"We held off making the decision as long as we could because of the significance of business to town and also for the mental health aspect for the community. Motofest has always been about connecting with each other and meeting like minded people."
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How to Know You're Done Having Babies
Kierstin is a mom to two little girls and host of the satirical podcast Really Good Advice for New Moms.
How to Know That You Don't Want Anymore Kids
- Your partner doesn't want any more children
- You aren't planning to get a bigger vehicle or house in the near future and don't have room to fit another baby
- You're ready to jump back into your career
- You want to work from home
- You're broke
- You didn't finish college but you want to
- You have a pregnancy related health condition
- You want to travel
When my husband and I first got married we waffled back and forth on whether or not to start a family and if so, when. There were a lot of obvious variables to take into account - finances, our rickety car, our housing situation, our job situations - then life took over and there we were on our first wedding anniversary, waiting on our due date for our first babe. Less than a year after her birth we were washing the baby clothes, getting ready for the arrival of our second when we looked at each other and said, without hesitation "enough is enough."
Like every other parent who decides their family is complete, our reasons were varied and there were quite a few of them.
Deciding to start a family is complicated, but deciding to stop having babies can be too, especially because what's right for one family isn't necessarily right for another. Indeed, the magic number is different for every family and the reasons are as well. Whatever your reasons are, here are some things to consider if you and your partner are deciding on whether or not to expand or complete your family.
Your Partner Doesn't Want More Children
Though he was game for one more, my husband and I knew we were done having kids when I said with all certainty that I never wanted to be pregnant again. Although that may have bummed him out some, we went into our parenting partnership knowing that we're a team and as a team, both players have to be in the game or we're both going to lose (and so will the kids). If you want more children but your partner doesn't, take some time out to think on why you want more kids and why your partner doesn't.
Will the reasons change down the road (like a job switch)? Or, are they more permanent (for instance, my biggest reason for not wanting to have another child was a reoccurring pregnancy-related condition that my husband and I would never be able to change)?
If you're at an impasse, consider how your ability to effectively parent with your partner might change if they're no longer excited about the size of your family or if they feel overwhelmed by the reality of another couple of years of babyhood.
You Don't Plan to Upgrade Your Vehicle or Home in the Near Future
For some, this isn't a factor that holds much weight but for our family it was. We are happy with the size of our (small) home and size of our vehicle, both of which fit our family perfectly. If we had any more kids we'd have to upgrade both of them and since we live in a condo we can't just add another room onto our place. So, adding another member to the family would mean selling the home we're in and finding and moving to a larger one on top of figuring out a new set of wheels with a third row - all things we're not prepared to do at this point in our lives.
If you're straddling the line between having another kiddo and closing up the baby-making factory, taking some time to think about how it will affect your current housing and vehicle situations will help to point you in the right direction, whatever that may be.
You Don't Handle Sleep Deprivation Well
This one was huge for me. While a lot of my friends were going back to work six-weeks postpartum and looking bright-eyed and bushy-tailed whenever we had baby playdates, I had some mornings where I seriously questioned how I was going to survive that day on forty minutes of sleep. Some babies sleep better than others and apparently mine sleep the worst of anyone's, ever. When deciding whether or not to have another baby, expect that that baby won't sleep (and maybe be happily surprised when they do!) and then ask yourself how well you function when sleep deprived. Does it increase any existing anxiety or depression? Does sleep deprivation affect your ability to drive, make it to work on time, or get through a shift? If you're a stay at home parent, does sleep deprivation make it difficult for you to enjoy the kids you already have and to provide a quality home-experience for them?
Earlier this year, my youngest finally started sleeping (mostly) through the night and I went from a zombie-mommy to getting up before the girls and enjoying a quiet cup of coffee before beginning the day. I went from functioning at a minimal level to being able to dive back into my work, comprehend my studies and keep up with the dishes, laundry and appointments without feeling like I was going to lose my mind. It's amazing!
Then I got a puppy, so. Back to square one...
Babyhood Takes a Toll on Your Mental Health
While we're on the subject of sleep deprivation, consider how the postpartum period affects you and your partner's mental health, whether one of you deals with postpartum anxiety or depression or just doesn't deal well with constant newborn crying, it's something to consider deeply before expanding the fam.
You've Put Your Career on Hold to Start a Family
Something to consider when you're deciding whether or not you're done having children is if you've had to put your career on hold to start your family in the first place and whether or not you're longing to go back to that career.
When I started my family I definitely wasn't leaving a career of any sort behind (unless you count Livejournaling a career, ha... ehhh), so I had no desire to return to my pre-baby life, but many of my friends who were also starting families had worked hard to get their degrees and establish themselves in their industry before having kids. If having children has forced you to put your former career on hold or slowed the pace more than you were expecting, you need to ask yourself for how much longer you're cool with that, if you even want to go back at all, and how a new baby would affect that scenario.
You Want to Be a Stay at Home or Work From Home Parent
This is simple logistics. The more kids you have at home, the harder it is to concentrate on tasks when you're home based. As I write this, I have a toddler with a hand down my shirt trying to chit chat with me about how I'm her momma (she's like, really obsessed with me). That's okay, I can handle that because it's just her, but multiply these distractions by that other hypothetical baby my husband and I considered before coming to our final decision and I don't think I'd be able to write the rest of this article before it was time to feed the kids their dinner and take them out to play.
You're Financially Insecure
More basic logistics. Naysayers will say that kids cost you millions of dollars - I consider that an investment - while others will insist that kids cost hardly anything. The truth, in my experience, is that babies are cheap, kids are expensive. For the first year of each baby's life, my girls required not much more than the cost of gas to get them to their frequent checkups, and whatever food I personally needed to eat to nurse them efficiently.
Then they became little kids who love My Little Pony action figures, sparkly shoes and those extremely costly organic bunny fruit snacks. They dirty clothes faster than I can wash them, go through an entire cabinet of unbreakable dishes by each evening and get super hyped up about having a rainbow of tinsel professionally beaded into their hair to the tune $2 a strand (just multiply that by the rainbow, okay?)
Do my kids NEED rainbow tinsel and organic bunny fruit snacks to survive? No. They don't. But, without totally spoiling them, I like to provide my kids with the things and experiences in life that make their little blue eyes light up, and while those things may not cost much initially, it all adds up. Take even those little things out and basic needs like healthy foods, a hot bath before bed and well-fitting pajamas still get expensive. If you're not in a place where you feel financially secure, it makes sense to consider whether you'll realistically be financially secure enough to add another baby to the family or if it's time to consider your family complete and put your future energy into working towards financial security.
You Would Like to Continue Helping Your Kids Financially as Adults
I know that some of you are reading this and you're like, "hell to the no, my kids are out and expected to be fully-sustained adults as soon as I hand over their 18th birthday gift" and if so, then just skip over this part because it's not for you then.
For us, when we started our family, we knew that whatever kids we brought into the world we'd want to be able to help and support even after they've started families of their own (if they decide to do that). Being able to realistically help contribute financially to our adult children's future was a definite factor in our deciding to limit how many kids we had.
You Haven't Completed Your Education
I don't believe that college is for everyone, but for those who find that it's important to them either personally or financially, it's something to consider when deciding how big to grow your family.
In my case, I definitely had to put school on hold while I started my family, but felt unsettled by the thought of never going back. Knowing that I'm not able to do much of anything (including college) when I'm pregnant and that babies and toddlers need a lot of attention that makes homework difficult to finish, factored into my decision to not draw out the pregnant/baby/toddler years any longer.
If your kids are older, in school themselves and you're considering having another baby or going back to school, then homework with just one little babe around the house is probably doable. But if you're already in the throes of toddlerhood and playing with the idea of going back to school, you'll need to decide if you're really up for potty-training, diaper changes, 2,000 word essays and pop-quizzes all in the same day.
You Plan to Send Your Kids to Private School or to Homeschool Them
When I was a kid, my parents sent my brother and I to private school briefly, the cost of which was enough to make your eyes pop straight outta your head like a character on an adult-themed cartoon. After private school, they pulled us out and homeschooled us, which, though much cheaper, also required a hefty time and energy investment - the cost of which multiplies with each child.
So, if you're planning to use an alternative form of education for your kids' school years, consider how your ability to effectively attain that education might change with each added child.
You or Your Partner Suffer From a Pregnancy Related Health Condition
Unfortunately, a lot of medical conditions that occur during pregnancy can't be predicted until you're actually pregnant. This was true for our family - we found out when I was six weeks pregnant with our first that something was really, really wrong after I couldn't even get out of bed without help. It turns out I have a condition that occurs only during pregnancy called hyperemesis gravidarum, and it's reoccurring so we can expect that with each of my pregnancies I will, without doubt, be affected by it. This was a huge reason I was ready to call our family complete after our second daughter was born. I just didn't want to put myself, my husband or our kids through that again (or our moms who cared for me during my pregnancies, God bless them).
Other conditions that may be isolated to pregnancy like gestational diabetes, hypertension or severe anemia are all valid things to consider when deciding on whether or not to have more kids.
You Expect Your Kids to Go to College
Not everyone does and that's okay. But if you do, you should plan to start putting away for that schooling while your kids are still little. Common sense says that the more children you have, the more money you'll have to save up for college later on.
You Want to Travel
This is simple: travelling is expensive and the cost is usually based per person. The more people you have in your family, the more it will cost to travel. If travelling is a priority for your family, calculate how many kids you can realistically afford to travel with and factor that number into your desired family-size.
You Want to be Able to Enjoy Spontaneous, Unprotected Sex
Just kidding about the spontaneous, you're a parent! But if you're ready to ditch birth control long-term and enjoy sex without wondering if you're going to make a baby then that's a pretty great indication that you're ready to call your family d-o-n-e done.
(I feel obligated to say, if you're not in a monogamous relationship, even if you've taken precautions to not have more children, you still need to use a condom or barrier since other forms of birth control don't protect against STD's and STI's).
Your Marriage or Partnership is Suffering
If things feel heavy between you and your partner lately then they won't feel any lighter if you have another baby. That's not to say that you need to stave off another pregnancy forever, but if the stress of raising a family is starting to weigh your relationship down it might be time to consider your family complete and refocus on strengthening your relationship.
Your Marriage or Partnership Rocks!
Equally, a steady, healthy relationship is an awesome reason to get off the baby-train. If you feel that your family has struck a balance and you're finding time to connect with your partner then this kid-to-parent ratio may just be your sweet spot! Don't tip the scales!
You Like Your Gender Combo
Maybe you have four boys already and from hand-me-downs to shared toys, the whole thing has become seamless - how would a girl work into the mix? If you don't relish the idea of having to start over with a new gender or you're feeling really fulfilled by the gender combo that already exists, why mess with perfection?
You're Ready to Embrace Routine and Tradition
Some people I know are amazing at handling life with a new baby - most specifically, all of the Vlogging families that my oldest likes to follow on YouTube. They manage to make the world around them literally look like Arendale while giving birth every ten months all while raking in millions of dollars in ad revenue and sponsorships.
I'm not one of those people. Having my kids be just a bit older than brand new has made it so much easier for me to make the holidays, birthdays and seasons a more exciting experience for my kids because I'm not wringing spit up out of my hair every hour. I decided I didn't want to rattle that by continuing to throw myself back into newbornland. If you're like me and find life easier to handle as your kids get further from mashed peas and dirty diapers, then it might be time for you too to reel it in and seal the deal on being finished with having kids.
Going on Family Outings is a Priority
Don't get me wrong, growing up, I was friends with kids who came from big families and they got out and had lots of fun together. Probably more fun, because they were like their own club, with every member in on the same joke. But it was definitely more complicated for their parents than it was for mine, who just had to load my brother and I into the backseat for a night out on the town. For the short time that I had only one child, everything was exponentially easier than it became when her sister arrived. From going to the doctor's office to out for pizza, every activity took on planning around not just one, but two kids and I imagine this gets trickier with each subsequent baby. If you're feeling maxed out when you take the kids out imagine what it would be like to add another to the mix. If it blows your mind then you're probably at a great place in life to say a big fat N-O to another kid.
You've Stopped Having Baby Daydreams
Before I had my first daughter, I spent a lot of time thinking about babies, looking at pictures of babies, holding other people's babies, watching cute baby videos on YouTube and daydreaming about what it might be like to have one of my own (it involved a lot of handmade baby clothes which is just not my reality at all). By the time I had my second baby, reality was fully set in and that excitement over babies was waning. As my kids grow, I've found myself so psyched about the stage that they're in that the idea of a newborn has steadily lost my interest.
If you're finding yourself more excited about exploring with your kids and less excited about dirty diapers and midnight feedings, you're probably ready to move on from the baby stage altogether.
You Like to Dress Your Kids in Expensive Stuff
I'm looking at you and I'm looking at me and I'm looking at allllllllllllllll the Instamoms peepin' this little article here. Unless your bank account allows for you to keep adding chubby cheeked models to the latest Tea Collection, you've gotta stop. I've gotta stop, we've all.got.to.stop. Because that shit's expensive and it's not sustainable long-term as our kids go from sleeping neatly in a bassinet to slinging tubes of mom's red lipstick at each other while she showers.
If you're thrifty, sale-savvy and really good at making hand-me-downs work for your family then you can probably have ten kids and still dress them to the nines. But if you're not as motivated to spend wisely yet can't help yourself from a dozen pairs of Freshly Picked moccasins, then just multiply that cost by the number of babies you plan on and decide if that's a habit you can continue. The kids, I mean.
You Really Want to Lose Weight or Just Take Your Body Back
For most women, breastfeeding equates weight loss. In my case, it was the exact opposite, and breastfeeding my daughters caused me to pack on a good twenty pounds each time around. It wasn't the end of the world, and yes, it was worth it, but after a while it took a toll on my self-esteem. Once my breastfeeding days commenced I was able to take more time to myself to exercise, eat healthy and take better care of my body which made me feel so much better, inside and out. Getting pregnant would have started the cycle all over, and while it would be worth it if I really wanted another baby, I got to the point where I wanted my body back more than I wanted another baby.
If you're feeling ready to take back your body and move on from the days of stretch marks and extra baby-weight, that's a totally valid reason to consider your family complete.
You Require Quiet, Alone Time
Some parents really thrive on busyness while the rest of us start to crumble under it after a while. If you're someone who gets overwhelmed easily, needs extra time to yourself to get centered and practice self care, that's easier to do the older your kids get - and much harder to find time for with a baby.
Your Childcare Resource is Your Immediate Family
Everyone has a different childcare situation, but if like me your sole childcare resource is your immediate family, you have to take into consideration how adding another babe to the brood would affect your childcare provider - will they feel outnumbered? Will it be more than they can take on? Is that more kids than will fit in their vehicle for outings?
The Kids You Already Have Need a Lot of Attention
One of my children is very clingy with me (booby grabber mentioned earlier on) and the other is extremely sensitive. I don't mind this, I want to embrace these aspects of my kids and I feel like with only having two, I can do that. If you're recognizing a need for extra attention in your own kids it's okay to say "all of my energy is going to this" and refuse to spread yourself any thinner.
You've Found Your Happy Place
You know what I mean. That place where you look around and realize you've been breathing deeply and calmly without intention. You're not just okay, you're actually happy, you're excited about tomorrow and the next day and the day after that because you're not exhausted, you're not overwhelmed. You've hit your stride.
You're there. Close this tab. Schedule one of you the appointment and never, ever look back.
How did you know that you were done having kids? What variables did you factor in to come to your decision and how many kids do you have? Let me know in the comments below!
This content is accurate and true to the best of the author's knowledge and is not meant to substitute for formal and individualized advice from a qualified professional.
© 2017 Kierstin Gunsberg
PMomof2 on March 06, 2019:
I just miscarried my third which was not planned or expected — I had fertility help with my first two. My oldest has special needs and is doing very well but it has taken so much money and time to get him there. Our youngest is 18 months. So we are thinking about being done so that we don't take money and time away from our two we have now. Especially our oldest. Doesn't seem fair to leave him with less resources when how much we put into him may be a major factor in predicting his future success or lack of it in becoming independent.
Kierstin Gunsberg (author) from Traverse City, Michigan on February 11, 2019:
Wow, Coteia, thank you for sharing this with me! Coming to a place mentally where you can say "My family is complete" opens up space for adventures and I think that's very special. It also helps me to steer clear of the baby sections when I'm shopping :)
Coteia on February 10, 2019:
Thank you so much for writing this article. I wanted another, but my husband did not. Your article has helped me come to the realization that, although I love babies, I don't really want another. Whenever I get sad about the fact that we are done adding to our family, I go through your list, and 97% is true for me. It's like, I love the idea of a baby, but your article gives me the reality check, that I no longer want to put in the work required when you have one. My life and family is complete... Thank you for helping me to realize this.
Kierstin Gunsberg (author) from Traverse City, Michigan on January 01, 2019:
Of course, Stephanie! I don't think that any one person can decide what works for someone else, especially when it comes to family size :)
stephanie cremeans on December 31, 2018:
Thank you for being nice and open minded about one persons number isn't the same for another! We are at 8 and counting!
Kierstin Gunsberg (author) from Traverse City, Michigan on February 19, 2018:
Sarah, I'm glad this article helped you to weigh out your feelings about family size.
I know that before I had kids I had a different idea of what would be the perfect number but since I've become a mom I'm really happy with where we're at and very rarely look back.
Sarah Mc on February 17, 2018:
Thanks for this article. It helped me realise that I have definitely made the correct decision to have two children. Thanks again
Kierstin Gunsberg (author) from Traverse City, Michigan on January 18, 2018:
Hey Nicole! I was really scared about my two kids being so close in age too (they are a year and a half apart) and even though it was tough for the first year, I'm so relieved now. Having them close in age is awesome because they really entertain each other and interact (mostly) on the same level so that's actually ended up being EASIER for me :)
Something that I noticed after we decided our family was complete is that it gave us the room to grow in other ways. It's made it easier for me to finish up my education and for my husband and I to focus on work and bringing in more income each year since we aren't shuffling back and forth to the OB, planning for a newborn, etc. The baby stage is special but the part that comes after is also really special and we're enjoying getting to know our kids with less distractions!
I hope the rest of your pregnancy goes smoothly and that you get your girl! And if you don't, that you can revel in having three of the same gender - that definitely comes with it's own cool stuff!
Nicole K on January 16, 2018:
Thank you so much for your well-written article! I'm currently 12 weeks pregnant, and also have a 4-year-old and a 15-month-old. I'm excited about the new baby, but also a bit apprehensive about how close in age the younger two will be. I plan on homeschooling as well, and know that will definitely be hectic. Recently I told my husband that I think we'll be done after this one, because it might be all we can handle. Like you said, I don't want to be stretched so thin that I can't enjoy my children or our marriage suffers. We are really hoping for a girl, since right now we have two boys. I think if we get our girl, that may just complete our family. Plus, living on one income in California is really tough to do and we are already struggling financially. So, as much as I love children and the idea of a big family, I totally agree with your practical points about being ready to stop having children and just be content with your family the way it is.
Kierstin Gunsberg (author) from Traverse City, Michigan on October 14, 2017:
Thanks, Angel! It's so true on the money part. Fianances are (and should be) a consideration when it comes to family planning. I always said that if I was rich I'd have a ton of babies, because I do love my kids so much. But I want to give them the best life and stability possible and financial security is part of that. Such is life!
Angel Guzman from Joliet, Illinois on October 14, 2017:
Well thought out honest article. I would love another she wouldn't. Also money... reality hurts!


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