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Life in the Trenches from a Special Needs Parenting Advocate
If we can all agree that parenting is difficult, frustrating, and overwhelming mixed in with the many joys of nurturing a young person; then special needs/autism caregiving is like parenting on steroids – everything is heightened. This means that the challenges as an autism mom and advocate often bring me to my knees, and the…
Body Image and Shopping With Your Teen
As New York’s fall Fashion Week closed down last week, parents nationwide wrapped up another September high-pressure fashion ritual: back to school shopping. Few parents would describe this particular custom as fun. But for those of us with plus-size kids, it can be especially excruciating. As parents, we want our kids to feel good about…
My Holiday Shopping List
It’s getting close to Christmas and I’m behind on my shopping. I missed all the Black Friday Christmas sales for one reason or another and now I’m scrambling to find presents for my family.This year I’m taking a different tactic. I’m focusing on the 3 C’s of Christmas which are communication, creativity and collaboration. Yup, I’m only buying gifts that fit into these categories. Lofty, perhaps…but …
10 Ways To Save On Back-To-School Shopping
A new school year is starting up… are you ready? With a troubled economy and the cost of many family necessities on the rise, most of us are looking for practical and easy ways to cut our spending this fall with our back-to-school shopping list. Did you know that the back-to-school season is the 2nd largest consumer event behind the holidays?
Cyber Monday Shopping Tips
Did you skip Black Friday this year? For those who shudder at the thought of braving throngs of people at the mall, online shopping is a hassle-free alternative. Savvy retailers know that many prefer to do their holiday shopping from home – and that’s why the Monday after Thanksgiving has become known as Cyber Monday. With tons of deals and steals, you can load up your virtual cart and get all your presents without the stress of crowded stores. Here are some simple tips for Cyber Monday success: