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The Shooting of an Autistic Man’s Aide
The Shooting of the Autistic Man’s Aide I’d like to comment on an incident that took place this week. Here’s what happened: A severely autistic man got out from a facility in Florida. He was out on his own. He brought with him a preferred toy, a toy truck. Someone in the home noticed that…
School Shootings and Why Boys Need Boys
Amidst the shock, horror, grief, and fury over school shootings, we all look for the cause of the violence, and the solution to stopping the next attack. Some reason we need more guns — armed schoolteachers and guards. Others argue for fewer guns, regulated by stricter legislation. Mental health professionals maintain that we need better treatment and medication of troubled kids. Others blame allegedly reckless antidepressant overmedication by mental health professionals. The ferocious debate overlooks one …
ModernMom Flips for American Girl: McKenna Shoots for the Stars
American Girl: McKenna Shoots for the Stars is based on the doll companys Girl of the Year and offers several positive messages in friendship, family, and the importance of getting help when needed. Throughout the story, McKenna (played by Jade Pettyjohn) learns valuable lessons about what it takes to overcome unexpected hurdles, whether physical (like getting injured during a gymnastics competition), or emotional (like the embarrassment of needing a tutor to improve in school).
My Son Likes Star Wars, Not Sports!
My son made his first basket during a basketball game on Sunday. This was a momentous occasion. You see, my son is not one of those boys who lives for sports.
Britney Spears Guest Stars on How I Met Your Mother Tonight
Since her mom and dad stepped in to do some damage control and turn around her havoc-filled life, Britney Spears existence has certainly taken a turn for the better. Tonight, the pop star and mother of two will appear on the television show How I Met Your Mother. During shooting, Britney said her experience working on the show was terrific. . . Everyone, including the cast, the crew and the producers, [have] been wonderful.