Doctor Spock said his work was an effort to help parents trust their own natural abilities in caring for their children.

VOA: special.2009.03.15

In eighteen forty-six, he was able to establish the independent Treasury again, where the government could keep its own funds.

VOA: special.2009.03.05

So they took an extreme step. They formed their own government in opposition to the elected government of the territory.

VOA: special.2009.05.07

The cattlemen finally had to settle land of their own, putting up fences and cutting the size of their herds.

VOA: special.2010.03.18

Some of the farmers were victims of a terrible shortage of rain, and of their own poor farming methods.

VOA: special.2009.05.10

Smaller Democratic majorities could force the president to reach out to the opposition and to conservatives in his own party.

VOA: special.2010.01.23

The famous Russian-born ballet director George Balanchine created his own version of "The Nutcracker" for the New York City Ballet.

VOA: special.2010.12.22

For example, in parks including Kruger, you can rent a car and drive around some areas on your own.

VOA: special.2009.08.19

Or,at least their study shows that music similar to the monkey's own sounds can affect their feelings and behavior.

VOA: special.2009.09.29

Mohammed Bah Abba personally financed the first five thousand pot-in-pot systems for his own community and five villages nearby.

VOA: special.2009.02.09

Although the initial assault may not have been made in your own country, the hour of your liberation is approaching."

VOA: special.2011.06.09

One newspaper in Calhoun's state of South Carolina said: "The senator's death is best for the country and his own honor.

VOA: special.2009.04.02

The Bicycle Empowerment Network also provides training and support to help local organizations and individuals open bike shops of their own.

VOA: special.2009.11.16

His mind had lost its sharpness. This did not worry Buchanan, because he had planned to be his own foreign minister.

VOA: special.2009.05.14