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Children and Schoolitis - It's No Joke

It began in the middle of summer; the media was already blasting the screen with “back-to-school” commercials. With more than half a summer left, most kids thought the ads were funny if not ridiculous.But for some children the commercials themselves sparked panic attacks. It wasn’t that they just disliked the loss of summer freedom and the coming regimentation of classes; they literally dreaded the return to school. That dread was accompanied by a heart-pounding fear.For these children a school…See More
Sep 6, 2010
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"Kristen, Adding my voice to the welcome. If you’re looking for a place to jump in, we’d love to have you join us in the Publishing Industry News group, or in Novelists – Struggling or Not. Hope you enjoy the site! Meg Waite…"
Sep 5, 2010
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When Weight Loss Organizations Take It Too Far

More of my hard-earned dollars have found their way into the coffers of weight loss organizations than I care to count. I admit I have tried them all. Finally, though, I can say that I lost the weight I wanted to lose and have maintained it for over five years. It's a small success.But my success is tempered by the very people who purportedly helped me get to my personal goal. While I may be happy and comfortable with the amount of weight I lost, the weight loss organization does not agree.…See More
Aug 29, 2010
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"Welcome to She Writes Kristen! So glad to have you here. Check out Getting Started, an easy-to-use guide to, well, getting started. Don’t forget to head over to the She Writes Blog and let us know what you think! If you have any questions or…"
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Who I am:
www.kristenhoughton.com
www.andthenillbehappy.com
twitter.com/kristenhoughton
Books I've written, anthologies I've contributed to, and any scripts or plays I've authored:
And Then I'll Be Happy! Stop Sabotaging Your Happiness and Put Your Own Life First
publisher GPP Life, an imprint of Globe Pequot
Media outlets that I currently write for:
The Huffington Post - Lifestyle Writer
twodaymag.com - featured writer
Gulfshore Life - monthly column
My writing is:
Fiction, Nonfiction
Outlets where I review books, TV, or film:
yes
Services I offer to other writers:
Writing coach, editing, webinars
I'm part of these writers' groups or salons:
no
My professional associations:
Professional Affiliations:
New Writers' Guild
National Press Club
International Org. of Newspaper and Magazine Columnists
Association of Writers and Speakers
National Editors and Writers Association
Sigma Delta Chi (journalism)






Kappa Delta Pi (education)

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Children and Schoolitis - It's No Joke

Posted on September 6, 2010 at 10:55am 0 Comments

It began in the middle of summer; the media was already blasting the screen with “back-to-school” commercials. With more than half a summer left, most kids thought the ads were funny if not ridiculous.



But for some children the commercials themselves sparked panic attacks. It wasn’t that they just disliked the loss of summer freedom and the coming regimentation of classes; they literally dreaded the return to school. That dread was accompanied by a heart-pounding fear.



For… Continue

When Weight Loss Organizations Take It Too Far

Posted on August 29, 2010 at 5:37pm 0 Comments

More of my hard-earned dollars have found their way into the coffers of weight loss organizations than I care to count. I admit I have tried them all. Finally, though, I can say that I lost the weight I wanted to lose and have maintained it for over five years. It's a small success.



But my success is tempered by the very people who purportedly helped me get to my personal goal. While I may be happy and comfortable with the amount of weight I lost, the weight loss organization does… Continue

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At 6:12am on September 3, 2010, Meg Waite Clayton said…
Kristen, Adding my voice to the welcome. If you’re looking for a place to jump in, we’d love to have you join us in the Publishing Industry News group, or in Novelists – Struggling or Not.

Hope you enjoy the site!

Meg Waite Clayton
Moderator, Publishing Industry News, and Novelist Group
Author of the national bestseller The Wednesday Sisters and the forthcoming The Four Ms. Bradwells (Ballantine, March 2011)
At 2:36pm on August 29, 2010, Kate Hanselman said…
Welcome to She Writes Kristen! So glad to have you here.
Check out Getting Started, an easy-to-use guide to, well, getting started.
Don’t forget to head over to the She Writes Blog and let us know what you think!
If you have any questions or feedback as you explore and use the site, don’t hesitate to get in touch.
Best,
-Kate
Managing Editor, She Writes Blog
Community Manager, She Writes
 
 
 

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