Patti Ziemke
Patti Ziemke is a stay-at-home mom of three children. She received her Bachelors degree in sociology in 1994 and her Masters degree in journalism in 1997. She is a freelance writer, specializing in business and individual profiles and and has been writing professionally for ten years. She currently freelances for the Bay Area News Group and was an associate editor at Upside Media, a magazine dedicated to technology from 1999-2000. An active volunteer in her children's activities, she regularly volunteers at the elementary school where her children attend as well as recreational involvement in gymnastics and soccer. When her children were in preschool, Patti served as Intercommunications chair of the parent participation preschool. An avid runner, Patti competes in 5K, 10K, 12K, half marathon and marathon races. Passionate about children, adoption and health, Patti brings to the table years of experience combined with a desire to learn and educate others.
Latest Articles
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The Difficulties of Parenting a Bipolar Child
Parenting a bipolar child is challenging. A bipolar child is not a child that lacks discipline, but rather a child who does not react to standard discipline.
Apr 28, 2009
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Brown Fat Equals Good Fat
Three studies conducted in Boston, Finland and the Netherlands found that brown fat, or baby fat, boosts metabolism and helps shed pounds.
Apr 10, 2009
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The Hidden Safety Hazard of Improper Pool Drains
Three months after the enactment of the US federal law that mandates all public pools be fitted with anti-entrapment drain covers, many pools are still not in compliance.
Apr 1, 2009
- Patti Ziemke
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Cutting the Mortgage Interest Tax Deduction
President Obama's plan to cut the mortgage interest tax deduction for couples who earn over $250,000 targets a benefit that many will be hard-pressed to say goodbye to.
Mar 19, 2009
- Patti Ziemke
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Early Onset Bipolar Disorder
Twenty years ago, diagnosing a child with bipolar was unheard of. However within the last decade, the diagnosis has skyrocketed.
Mar 16, 2009
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Buying a House in 2009
In today's tenuous market, housing prices have plummeted, but that may not necessarily mean it is a good time to buy.
Mar 6, 2009
- Patti Ziemke
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The Hidden Costs of Dog Ownership
The benefits of owning a dog are numerous. However before purchasing man's best friend, consider the multiple costs that dog ownership entails.
Feb 25, 2009
- Patti Ziemke
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Spring Running Enjoy the Outdoors
Spring is a great time to focus on health and well being. Beginning a running program or training for a half marathon is a perfect way to achieve that goal.
Feb 13, 2009
- Patti Ziemke
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Questions Raised in Fertility Ethics
The birth of octuplets in late January has once again raised ethical questions as to what role government regulations should play in the fertility industry.
Feb 5, 2009
- Patti Ziemke
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