Barb Hacker
Barb is a busy mom of three boys and a freelance writer. She is an avid reader who enjoys reading about history, parenting and gardening. She often gets engrossed in reading fiction at the expense of her housekeeping. In her spare time, she is an amateur herbalist and enjoys learning about the powerful healing properties of herbs. She strives to be environmental and believes strongly that we all need to do our part to preserve the Earth for future generations.
Barb has a Bachelor of Arts in Communications and has taken graduate level courses in education and history. She has also completed the Institute of Children's Literature Writing for Children and Teenagers and Beyond the Basics courses.
Her Suite101 articles How to be a Peaceful, Gentle Parent, Homework Help and Negative Labels and Children have been published in Keiki Talk Magazine. Teach Children How to Live an Environmentally Friendly Life has been published in Thrive.
Barb has also sold articles to The Dollar Stretcher and Mothering Magazine. She's sold a craft article to Highlights for Children and writes for Holidays Central. She blogs regularly at Cleaning Up the Clutter and is a participant in the BlogHer Book Club.
The following articles have received a Suite101 Editor's Choice award:
Building a Child's Self-Esteem
Barb is available for freelance work. Please use the Suite101 e-mail link to contact her.
Latest Articles
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How to Prepare a Toddler for a Professional Photo Shoot
Take the time to plan and prepare a toddler for a professional photography session to get a picture that's truly frame worthy.
Nov 1, 2011
- Barb Hacker
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How to Build a Snowman
Take advantage of the year's record snow falls and build a snowman! All you need are a few inches of packing snow and some snowman accessories.
Feb 7, 2011
- Barb Hacker
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Housecleaning Chores for the Preschool-Aged Child
Help your three or four-year-old child learn how to clean and tidy. Teach a young child to vacuum, dust and tidy a bedroom.
Feb 7, 2011
- Barb Hacker
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Families Can Turn Off the Television
The AAP believes that screen time increases the risks of obesity, drug use and violent behavior in children. How can a family decrease screen time?
Feb 2, 2011
- Barb Hacker
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How to Make Roasted Mashed Squash
The seasonal availability of winter squash makes it easy to serve Roasted Mashed Squash as a delicious side dish at the next holiday meal or family dinner.
Nov 17, 2010
- Barb Hacker
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The Story Behind the Poem: A Visit From St. Nicholas
Clement C. Moore wrote everyone's favorite holiday poem. But, a contemporary English professor speculates that this may not be true.
Nov 8, 2010
- Barb Hacker
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How to Sew Badges onto Cub Scout Shirts
Moms and dads with scouts have to affix patches onto Cub Scout shirts. For those who don't know how to sew, attaching badges to scout shirts can be hard.
Oct 6, 2010
- Barb Hacker
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How to Make Money With a Yard Sale
Plan ahead and prepare to increase the chances of a successful garage sale.
Aug 12, 2010
- Barb Hacker
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How to Have a Successful Garage Sale
Make money and get rid of extra clutter by having a rummage sale that will draw customers.
Aug 12, 2010
- Barb Hacker
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How to Clean Household Clutter
Figure out the real reason behind a clutter problem before trying to remove and organize the mess.
Aug 6, 2010
- Barb Hacker
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