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Autism’s Sneaky Trick

Autism’s Sneaky Trick (This is not a Halloween post!) I sometimes get lulled into a sense of “normalness” with regards to my son. I forget. My son is very high functioning (yes, I’m using this term here). Now at age sixteen and a junior in high school, I’ve noticed myself beginning to take things for…

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Make Your Daily Routine Enjoyable by Staying Present

Recently, Ive been having little pep talks with myself about slowing down, immersing myself in the present moment, and enjoying more. Monday morning we were running around getting ready to take my son to school. The clock was ticking away as it does. It came time to brush my daughters hair. I decided I was going to take this opportunity to be in the moment, focus solely on the simple task of brushing her hair.

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Dangers of Cell Phones for Kids

Cell phones have made life more convenient in many ways, especially if you have children. You can now reach out to your child if he has a phone to tell him if you are running late. He can call 911 in case of an emergency. Although cell phones may give you peace of mind that your child is always within easy reach, they are not without their problems.