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Why Your Daughter Needs A Self-Defense Class
I have two teenaged daughters. I’ve worked in domestic violence advocacy for ten years. I am a woman myself. Yet I’ve never taken a self-defense class. Until last weekend, when I spent two hours with 10 fifteen year old girls and a female instructor who had a black belt in karate and years of self-defense…
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.
10 Questions You Should NEVER Ask At Class Reunions
My 15 year high school reunion is coming up and I have to admit that I am excited about it, for the most part.
Kindergarten Dilemma: Held Back or Youngest in the Class?
As I limp toward the finish line of summer vacation, I start to cycle through thoughts of my kids being the youngest in their respective classes. And wonder what, if anything, I should do about it.
A Class Overnight with an Autistic Child
Does your child with autism do overnights? My child has done overnights only with other family members. What does an overnight mean? It means that they sleep somewhere thats NOT their home. Of course, my child has gone on numerous vacations. But, those were always with his parents or a relative. My child sleeps well in a hotel room. He has also done well at a relative?s house. I think most families are able …