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Autism and The Good Doctor

I’m really excited by all of the TV shows out there now that have characters with autism. The Big Bang Theory (even though the show doesn’t acknowledge that Sheldon has autism or Aspergers) Parenthood (no longer running, but available on Netflix) Atypical. The A Word. Claws. The Bridge. And, The Good Doctor. I’m especially pleased…

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The Best Colors to Wear for Photographs

The color you choose for a professional photograph session sets the tone for the portrait. Clothing worn in a photograph requires careful consideration to ensure that the end result will be pleasing to the eye. Finding clothing that you feel comfortable wearing and that photographs well can be a challenge. It is even further complicated if several people are in the photograph, as colors should be coordinated.

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4 Things We Have to Stop Saying to Our Kids

1. Dont throw like a girl. 2. Take it like a man! 3. Stop whining; you sound like a little girl! 4. Big boys dont cry. These are examples of things I recall being said throughout my childhood, and no one thought anything of it. However, recently, Ive been hearing these things again, and its really disturbing. It is a reminder that there is still a lot of work to be done in how we express what we value, especially to our children.

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How Jasinda Wilder Saved Her Family’s Home Writing Steamy Romance Novels

Have you ever been in a situation when you felt the walls of your life closing in on you; pressing against your hope, your faith, your peace?I know what that feels like. My family suffered a series of back-to-back blows. My son was diagnosed with autism on a Thursday, and the next day, my husband lost his job. We were pawning, scraping and doing everything we could think of to keep our heads above …

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Heart-Shaped Apple Pastries [Vegan]

A special note: Valentines Day is almost here! One of the best ways to make a day special is to set the mood. Its all about the feeling in the air. Before we get to todays special recipe I wanted to let you know Ill be taking next week off. Ill be back with a new post February 25. Thank you so much for all the love and support you …