Month: November 2016
I used to think I was a good mom.
Until my sweet 12-year-old daughter starting surreptitiously videotaping me with her phone. She chooses random, boring daily moments when Im not posing or even paying attention. And then she plays them back to me, her face deadpan, like a lawyer presenting irrefutable evidence to the Supreme Court justices. Me telling her (for the five hundredth time in one night) to brush her teeth before bed. Me explaining why I am, and any self-respecting female …
Observations of an Autism Teen Club
Recently, I sat just outside the door to my son’s Autism Teen Club meeting. These meetings take place bi-weekly with one meeting taking place at the facility while the other taking place somewhere within the community (within a twenty mile radius of the facility). What happened while I was sitting there? As an experience people-watcher/listener,…
Saving Kids From Election Stress
Most of us are counting the days until November 8, if for no other reason than to get back to normal life. A recent APA survey showed that the election is creating a terrific amount of stress for America adults. Imagine what this chaotic election season must feel like for America children. For months now, they’ve…
Hotdogs and Hell – The Dinner Time Horror
Dinner time. The most god-awful couple hours of the day at our house. It is pure hell from the instant we walk in the door. The kids turn into little demons and I lose complete control of my household, my children, and my patience. This joyous time begins about 5:00 p.m. every single day. After…
Election Day: How to Find Your Polling Place
Tuesday is the big time – time to vote in the 2012 Presidential Elections. Wondering where you should go to cast your ballot? Don’t worry! There are several places online where you can find your polling location and other important details. Here are a few resources for voters: