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Two Popular Authors Tackle Controversial Mommy Issues
How much thought have you given to the plight of infertile women who seek out an egg donor and then a gestational surrogate to carry their baby? Or how about to the oftentimes acrimonious, bitter battles mothers sometimes wage against one another over the issue of breastfeeding?
Limiting Summer Slide by Strengthening Reading Habits at Home
With the school year coming to a close, we must now talk about summer and the ever-daunting ‘Summer Slide’ dilemma. If you haven’t heard the term before let me explain: Summer Slide is a teacher-speak for the academic regression that students encounter during the summer months when educational/academic focus shifts to the backseat. During the […]
The Taylor Swift Super Bowl Backlash: An Opportunity to Be Kind
The Taylor Swift Super Bowl Backlash: An Opportunity to Be Kind. Growing up, football was a big deal in our household — my dad was an avid fan, always glued to the TV on game days. Me? Not so much. The excitement, the rules, the intensity — I just never really got into it. But this season was different.
High Functioning vs. Low Functioning in Autism
In my last blog, I discussed an interaction I had had with a young man on the spectrum. I briefly touched on the topic called, “high functioning.” What is high functioning? I read a recent article that discussed this very topic: the terms high functioning and low functioning. Overall, the article discussed the following: *The […]
Ginger Tea During Pregnancy
Pregnant women often experience bouts of nausea and vomiting, especially during the first trimester. Certain herbal preparations, such as ginger tea, may help relieve the symptoms of morning sickness, but you should talk to your doctor before consuming teas with medicinal properties during pregnancy.