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Apparently, I’m Embarrassing

The summer my daughter turned eight, we bought a book called Fun Things To Do In Los Angeles (or something like that). She didn’t go to day camp on Thursdays, so every Wednesday night we’d pore through the book, looking for a fun place that we could go to the next day for what we…

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Potential Ageism Apparent in Autism

In a recent and extensive study into why kids get autism, the age of parents of children with autism was examined. It was a very large study, thousands of parents were interviewed. The results showed that "older" parents (40's and 50's) showed a higher risk for having a child on the autism spectrum. Additionally, the…

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How Pet Therapy Can Improve Your Mental Health

Mental health has never been easier to discuss, and for good reason! Life today can be full of pressures, stresses, and emotional obstacles, which can wear anyone down. One unexpected yet effective remedy that has proven its efficacy? Pet therapy. Anyone who's felt soothed just from being around an animal knows firsthand its therapeutic effect!…