Atomic Age

Snapshots for Don. Start of the fun Sue (my wife) and I were sitting in the coffee shop with our long-time friend Liz having our weekly coffee. We usually met up every Thursday evening just to catch up on things with Liz and her husband. Liz was by herself that day because her husband, (Don) was across the world. Don’s job involved him going off for six months at a time and then getting a month off. Don was working as an engineer in the oil patch in northern Russia, and had already worked one…

Topic: How do you balance your cadet career with the rest of your life? Imagine learning how to ride a bike as a child. You watch the kids in the park ride by at an incredible speed. You decide to try it for yourself by getting on a bike. Once you get on, your brother stands behind you, assuring you that he won’t let go. Slowly, you push off and start moving forward as he pushes you. Next, you start to lift your feet off the ground and place them on the pedals. You start to pedal,starting slow…

and two younger siblings. When Rachel was an infant she learned that she had an infection in her left hip, that destroyed her left ball joint. Rachel was a patient of Shriner’s for the years to come. After all of her surgeries from being a toddler to age thirty-six, Rachel is not only able to walk, but can do anything anybody else does. She is very grateful to Shriner’s and all their doctors for helping her walk, because without them she would not be able to. Growing up, both of Rachel’s parents…

Oprah as a young child was also sextually assulted and raped at the age of 9 years old by a cousin! So after being abused as a child, Oprah is now happily married and has and has officially retired from her own show called the “Oprah Winfrey Show”. Now she is exploring the world! Oprah says she wishes she had kids but sadly she never had any.…

Children under the age of thirteen should not have their own smartphone. Many kids who receive smartphones get them at too early of an age. Children with these phones can face Cyber-bullying, addiction, privacy issues and mental and physical problems. Some of the children who face these challenges are too young to know how to handle them properly. Once something is on the internet, it is there forever. Fifty-three percent of children receive a smartphone at age six. Too many young kids are…

81. b. Which of the following is an example of an agent of socialization? 1. The School 2. The dog 3. The government 4. A persons job Correct answer is #1, this can be found on page 80. c. What is the age range for childhood as it is in the text? 1. Birth – age 6 2. 13 – 17 3. 18 – 29 4. Birth – age 12 Correct answer is #4, this can be found on page 86 in the text. d. Which response is the best answer to what definition defines social interaction as it is listed in the text? 1. Being with peers…

Flynn takes on a strong belief of innocence in a child as he writes that “At ten we are still learning / the rules of cartoon animation” (6-7). Nick uses the word we, which includes not only children but everyone no matter the age into the picture. As if to remind the reader of their when they were full of innocence, to be able to strike a chord with the reader in an impartial tone to address his strong point of view and take a quick sting without overly strong emotion. This…

1. Choose an age group to focus on for this assignment, i.e., toddlers (2-4 yrs), children (5-11 yrs), adolescents (12-17 yrs), young adults (18-25 yrs), adults (26-64 yrs), or older adults (65+ yrs). What are the physical activity recommendations for this population? For my assignment, I decided to look at the Children 5-11-year age group. It is recommended for this age group to get at least 60 minutes of daily exercise (Kolen, 2016). It is also recommended that 3 days include vigorous…

Do you have a child between the ages of two and seventeen that have been diagnosed with ADHD, but aren’t sure if this is truly the issue? Too many medical professionals don’t consider the real or other reasons behind a child’s behavioral issues. Many of them find it easier to prescribe a medication, forcing the child’s behavior to change, making it appear this was the ultimate issue, and see them in six months to a year to make sure their medication is effective. Are we overmedicating children…

you are rare. It’s in your blood and nothing you can say or do will ever change that!! Someday you will grow up and then you will grasp and appreciate your talents." Those words would chime in her ears every day!!! Scarlet Rose knew from a very young age that she was different. Her vibrant auburn hair and crystal blue eyes without a doubt made her stand out. Although, her looks were not what made everyone “keep their distance” from her. It was her family lineage that made everyone…