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New Moms on Facebook: What’s Appropriate?

Facebook is supposed to be for reconnecting with old friends and communicating with current pals, but if you and your friends are nearing that age, youll likely have noticed that its being taken over by babies. If people are talking more about yesterdays baby shower than last nights frat party, youre reaching that critical point. Your turn is approaching. At some point, youll be expecting and want to shout it from the rafters. Take a second to collect your thoughts, though.

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What’s “Appropriate” When it Comes to Children With Autism?

“Appropriate.”This is a big word in the autism community. We learned about this word years ago. We also learned why it is considered an important word. One big reason why the word “appropriate” is so important to us is that it is often applied during conversations with regional centers (in the state of California) and especially during IEPs.Therefore, I’d like to stress the importance of this word, “appropriate.” Why is it so important?

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Is My Child Growing Appropriately?

As mothers, we do everything we can to make sure our children are healthy and growing appropriately. We make pencil marks on doorways and compare the height of our children to their peers. But what is right and appropriate growth for one child may be different for another. The important thing is that your child continues to make progress on a growth chart.