Sam H Arnold
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Fiction and parenting writer exploring the dynamics of family life, supporting children with additional needs. I also delve into the darker narratives that shape our world, specialising in history and crime.
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8 Techniques to Encourage Positive Behaviour in the Classroom
I recently saw a post that made my blood boil; the post stated that bad behaviour in the class is never the teacher’s fault. Some children have problems, but there is always something that the teacher can do. Teachers as educators should be educating students on how to deal with their behaviour.
By Sam H Arnold5 years ago in Education
How to Encourage Your Child to Give You Eye Contact
As parents, we all look for those little milestones. Milestones such as first smile, convincing ourselves it wasn’t wind. Eye contact is another milestone that is heartwarming for a parent. It is also one of the social factors that a child on the autism spectrum (ASD) may find intimidating.
By Sam H Arnold5 years ago in Families
How to Improve Your Writing with Simple Steps
When I started writing I devoured every article I could on writing. I was desperate to improve my writing and start bringing in some extra cash. One of the myths contained within writing is that quantity is more important than quality. I disagree, quality writing will keep readers coming back to your writing. Too many poor articles and people stop reading, regardless of how many you publish.
By Sam H Arnold5 years ago in Journal
To My Amazing Sister
I am not sure I can put into words how proud of you I am. When you qualified I was proud, I told anyone who would listen how my sister had taken on the most amazing job ever. A nurse, someone to look after the elderly when they are sick. You started nursing so you could be a midwife. Then the incident happened during your training and you decided midwifery wasn't for you. After that, many would have hung up their fob watch, but you didn't give up you just changed disciplines.
By Sam H Arnold5 years ago in Families
My Pioneering Grandma - A Woman Before Her Time
This year as the pandemic raged throughout our care homes, my grandma became one of the people who could add their name to the death toll. When she passed she was not the same woman. It is wrong to say her leaving was almost a blessing. Dementia has eaten everything that was her, away.
By Sam H Arnold5 years ago in Viva
The Inheritance of Marcus Thomas
The four siblings crowded into the small office of their father’s attorney. None of them looked at each other, each despised the other one. They had collected to see which of the four of them would inherit from their billionaire father.
By Sam H Arnold5 years ago in Families
The Darkness Contained in The Cecil Hotel
Many people may not have heard of the Cecil Hotel, before the recent Netflix documentary. The dark malevolence that comes from the place seems to seep from every corridor. Elisa Lam is the most infamous death there, but it certainly isn't the only one.
By Sam H Arnold5 years ago in Criminal
