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Finding Happiness: The Power of Connection

Similar to my son and I having regular Mommy-son 20 minutes, my husband and I do the same. Only our 20 minutes comes in the form of an evening soak in the tub directly following the kids bedtime. In that space there are no distractions. Simply the 2 of us talking about our day, about whatever is on our mind, about our dreams. It is 20 minutes of powerful one on one connection.

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Apple iPad Camera Connection Kit

If you pride yourself on being tech savvy and efficient, then I’ve discovered the perfect tool for you! It’s a faster method of getting photos on your iPad than via iTunes. This little accessory allows you to plug an SD card into your iPad or directly connect your camera to your iPad via USB.

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Autism and The Driving Age

Autism and The Driving Age My son is almost sixteen. In California, a teenager who turns fifteen and a half can, technically, get a learners permit to drive a car. What about my son? He doesn’t have his learners permit. Not yet. What’s the plan? My husband and I discussed our plan for when our…

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How Six Has Blossomed: Interview with Jenna von Oy

Jenna von Oy doesnt talk fast any more, as her character Six from the hit 1990s television show Blossom was once famous for. There is nothing fast-paced about her life in Nashville these days. How can you move fast when you have a little baby attached to your hip 24 hours a day?

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Communicate with Your Baby in the Womb

For many of us, modern life relegates parenting to an on the job experience. Its often a lonely journey and can leave one filled with anxiety and worry. One things for sure, we are not alone on this wonderful, exhilarating and often emotionally complex ride that is the experience of raising a family. But if you look around, there is wisdom and guidance everywhere and you simply need to seek it out.