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Preparing an Autistic Child for a Religious Ceremony
I recently attended a Bat Mitzvah for an autistic girl. I was very interested and ultimately impressed with the steps it took to prepare an autistic child for a complicated religious ceremony. Will this be a personal experience? No. My son is not going to have a Mitzvah or a confirmation. As a matter of…
Alicia Keys Blesses Unborn Baby in Zulu Ceremony
During her trip to South Africa last week, expecting mom Alicia Keys and rapper/producer fianc Swiss Beatz received a blessing for their baby. Alicia and her unborn baby were given Zulu names during the traditional blessing ritual as they stood under a fig tree, believed by the locals to have healing powers.During the trip, Alicia performed at the World Cups opening night with John Legend and the Black Eyed Peas. Additionally, she …
We Don’t Want Pre-Pandemic Motherhood Back
It’s too much. Mothers everywhere are feeling desperate for relief...from the chaos of never getting a break from their kids; from the insanity of working from home with their playmate-deprived children underfoot and needing a teacher; from the stress of uncertainty, the stress of job insecurity, and the stress of parenting with partners who kind…
Autism and Reporting on 2020 Back to School
Autism and Reporting on 2020 Back to School I'm reposting this... With some updates. Because it's important! My child with autism is a senior in high school!! In the past, this meant fun senior activities, graduation photographs, a prom, and the usual graduation ceremony. All of those things for the seniors of 2020 didn’t…
Autism and Back to School
Autism and Back to School My child with autism is a senior in high school!! In the past, this meant fun senior activities, graduation photographs, a prom, and the usual graduation ceremony. All of those things for the seniors of 2020 didn’t happen due to the coronavirus. What’s happening for my child? The first half…