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Feeling Like The Third Wheel? Coping Strategies for Stepmoms
When I first became a stepmom, I thought I had at least a vague idea of what I was getting into. Sure, I didn’t have kids of my own, but how hard could this be? I was always great with kids and I was so head over heels with my husband that I was happy…
Nice Things You Say That Really Annoy Me
When we have our babies, it is natural to transform into mama bear, stopping at nothing to defend and protect. For the mama who has a child facing additional challenges, this instinct goes into overdrive.
Overcoming Bullying: Five Things I Learned From My Son with Cleft
A new report about bullying was released this week that really hit home for me. It notes that children with disabilities are more likely to be bullied, and I’ve found this to be nothing short of the truth for my son who was born with a severe cleft lip and cleft palate. From the moment…
The Autism Vaccination Debate
The Autism Vaccination Debate I have discussed my views before about vaccines and autism. I do not believe vaccines cause autism. Study after study has dis-proved any link between vaccinations and autism. Additionally, I also believe that not vaccinating your child(ren) will have very dangerous consequences for the health of the general public of our…
Recipe for School Success: Read, Read, Read
Every parent wants their child to be successful in school, but for some, despite best intentions, success seems elusive. Kids dont like the homework, the school lunch, the teacher, or their new-year excitement quickly fades.