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You’ve Been Summoned! What To Do When You’re Called For Jury Duty
You’ve Been Summoned! What To Do When You’re Called For Jury Duty Receiving a jury summons can feel like being handed a hot potato—particularly for parents juggling childcare, school drop-offs and pickups, and a myriad of daily responsibilities. But fear not! With a bit of planning and a dash of savvy, you can fulfill your…
Are Children with Autism Singled Out? – Part Two
This is a follow-up to an incident that occurred at my child’s school a week ago. What was the incident? In a nutshell… My son attempted to charge his phone during a non-designed time in a math testing room. He was about to take a math test, and the co-teacher told him he could not…
Are Children with Autism Singled Out?
Are Children with Autism Singled Out? Why do I ask this question? Because of what happened at my son’s school just this past Friday. Why is this past Friday important? Because this past Friday was only a few short days after the latest awful school tragedy, this one in Parkland, Florida. In this version…
Why I Won’t Be Pledging To ‘Wait Until 8th’
Last week I was making my regular Facebook rounds. Stalking old friends and handing out potty training advice like it was candy in my Mommy groups. No matter where I was in the Facebook vortex one particular article kept showing up. It was the “Wait Until 8th” pledge. Most of the pledges that I signed…
How to Deal With a Strong-Willed Child
If you feel as though you are constantly battling for control of your child, there’s a good chance that you have a strong-willed child. On one hand, you appreciate this strong personality, because you know it signals future success. On the other hand, it’s frustrating when you’re trying to get out the door, and your child refuses to put on his pants. Through channeling this stubbornness, you can deal more easily with your child and prevent fights from occurring.