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Autism and Volunteering
Autism and Volunteering My son officially started high school this past summer. I’m sure I’ll be writing more about him in high school, but for now I’ll discuss his first ever high school class—the summer health class. What’s the summer health class? In our school district, it’s common practice for incoming freshman high school students…
Classroom Mom Horror Stories… And How To Avoid Them!
Whether as the room mom or the hapless volunteer, most moms of school-aged kids have at least one horror story. Its easy to get caught in PTA politics and indulge petty differences.
Changing Lives Forever
Im in Mexico with my family. We are volunteering our time for an Operation Smile medical mission. Ive been trying to make this trip for years, and were finally here.
School Volunteer Vampires
Call it Volunteer Vampires – a dilemma many of us struggle with (and feel guilty about struggling with). In simple terms, how much to volunteer at our childrens schools?
My “Class Mom” Aspirations
Last year when my son Jonah asked me to be the class mom, I responded but Im your mom sweetie, I dont need to be the class mom.” He was temporarily disappointed, but didnt push the point. This year Jonah was adamant. Mommy, he announced at the end of August, you will be the class mom this yearyou MUST.