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2017 Mother’s Day Gift Guide
Mother’s Day is coming up. Maybe it’s the one day a year you really feel appreciated. Maybe it’s the one day a year you indulge and buy yourself something special. Or, maybe you’re ready to print out a list or two and hide it in your partner’s work bag! Gifts are nice, of course, but…
Children with Autism and Outside Agencies – Part 1
Should you get testing done from an outside agency? Before my son began fifth grade, his reading comprehension was tested through an independent agency (not affiliated with the school district). Why did I have my son tested? One area that some children with autism tend to struggle with is reading comprehension. Our kids tend to be literal thinkers and have trouble with abstract thinking. When my son is reading a book, I will sometimes stop …
Facebook Bragging: Annoying or Acceptable?
A while ago, my friend Louise relayed that she was horrified to learn that a woman she knows unfriends people on Facebook who brag about their kids a lot. Louise explained that she loves sharing news about her children and also hearing about other peoples kiddos. While I couldnt agree more, I completely get where her friend is coming from.
ModernMom Flips for American Girl: McKenna Shoots for the Stars
American Girl: McKenna Shoots for the Stars is based on the doll companys Girl of the Year and offers several positive messages in friendship, family, and the importance of getting help when needed. Throughout the story, McKenna (played by Jade Pettyjohn) learns valuable lessons about what it takes to overcome unexpected hurdles, whether physical (like getting injured during a gymnastics competition), or emotional (like the embarrassment of needing a tutor to improve in school).