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Michelle Liew is an English teacher and a professional writer with over 20 years of experience. She earned a Bachelor of Arts (English and Literature) from the National Institute of Education/Nanyang Technological University of Singapore. With an ABRSM Grade 8 certificate, Michelle has taught English language, literature, and music in Singapore schools for over 12 years. During her career as an educator, she has also worked with children with special needs in both mainstream schools and those for special learners. This vast teaching experience allows her to share valuable insights into parenting, child psychology, and education with her readers. Michelle has been published on websites like The Mighty and HubPages and runs two personal blogs: Getting Literal, where she shares her thoughts about writing and poetry, and Pets Aware, a blog about animals. She has a broad range of interests that include literature, history, philosophy, human relationships, health, and psychology. When Michelle is not busy writing her heart out, you will find her tinkering jazz tunes on her piano. She loves anything that helps her to grow as a person, including her pet terriers, Misty and Cloudy. You can connect with Michelle on Facebook and Linkedin.

Dealing with Anger the Way Mentally Strong People Do

Dealing with anger isn't a walk in the park for people, no matter how mentally tough they are. Many people react to the slightest provocation impulsively. They get heated up at the slightest sign of unfairness or bare my fangs at rudeness. Therefore, being able to control one's emotions is…

15 Things Parents of Introverted and Shy Kids Ought To Know

Parenting is a challenge and looking after shy kids is even more so. However, introverted and shy kids are a blessing. What parents need to do is know how to interact with them. Why Introverted Kids Are a Blessing Society usually prefers people who are outgoing. Extraversion is a top…

10 Signs That Your Psychological Issues Are Due to Unhealthy Parenting

No parent wants their children to have psychological issues. Every parent wants to raise a child who will give back to society in the future. Sadly, many of them develop mental health problems, and poor parenting is to blame. So do you show signs of these problems? How would you…

Does Narcissistic Personality Disorder Have a Bright Side?

Narcissistic Personality Disorder can stand in the way of a person's growth. Everyone understands the effects of feeling too superior. But having Narcissistic Personality Disorder isn't all bad. Though you should always keep your ego in check, it can help you in some cases. So what is the bright side…

10 Things That Cause Short-Term Memory Loss (and You Probably Do Them Every Day)

You've probably experienced embarrassing moments because of short-term memory loss. It's awkward when you can't remember someone's name when you met only ten minutes earlier. It's also frustrating to find the keys that you put away only five minutes before. You can avoid these situations if you know what causes…