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A Sad Story in our Autism Community

I’m purposely going to keep this blog short, because this is not one that makes me feel warm and fuzzy. If anything, it makes me sad, and a little terrified. I’m blogging about suicide. One that affected our local autism community. What happened? In the spring, a seventeen-year-old with high functioning autism committed suicide on…

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Is Your Child Wearing The Right Bike Helmet?

May is National Bike Month! You read that correctly, bike riding has its own month. How great is that? Aside from the fact that bike riding has a dedicated awareness month, there are a number of reasons to continue biking as a family throughout the year (if weather permits): Fresh air Healthy alternative to using the car Healthy family activity Opportunity to explore your local community Bike Riding Safety TipsTracy Zaslow, MD, medical director …

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My Son’s Parade Experience

My son marched in his first parade this past weekend. The Montrose/Glendale area in California hosts an annual Holiday/Christmas parade in their “old town” section. It is generally a “local” event that features high school bands, local community service groups, and even a politician or two. Santa flies over the parade in a helicopter (Santa’s a big hit!).

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How Much Should an Associate Degree in Culinary Arts Cost?

The traditional path to an associate (two-year) degree in almost anything is through the local community college, and basic culinary training is no different. However, there are more expensive options that also offer a certain cachet that can be handy when it’s time to find a job. Would-be students will need to weigh the prestige of world-class schools, such as Le Cordon Bleu and The Arts Institutes, against the cost-saving factors offered at their local community colleges.