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Ironic Autism Opposites
A post I read on the Internet made me think about the ironic opposites that sometimes exists in the autism world. What was the post? The post I saw was about autism and it related an opposite that (really) only people with autism knowledge would understand. It compared a trait of some kids with autism—many…
Too Much Family Togetherness?
On every street corner at this time of year, I see small inter-generational huddles: grandparents, parents, and kids, together for the holidays. Shopping for last minute presents, walking the neighborhood, stopping at the fudge shop on the corner. Everyone is bundled up, looking like colorful postcards of families happy to be together as Christmas inches closer.But behind closed doors, and inside each persons head, I know the snapshot gets a lot morecomplicated …
“One Day at a Time” Mom Bonnie Franklin Dies at 69
One Day at a Time star Bonnie Franklin passed away Friday due to complications from pancreatic cancer. She was 69 years old. The spunky redhead – best known for her role as divorced mom Ann Romano on the long-running sitcom – announced in September that she had been diagnosed with cancer.
Getting Hooked
Lets face it, girls. There are some things about being a mommy, they just dont tell us. Like how, after giving birth, your tummy and titties will never look the same. How, even if youre a citizen, on some days, you threaten your kids with deportation. How, one day, your child will go to a school fair and with boundless enthusiasm, thrust at you a plastic bag with a live, gill-bearing craniate animal in it. And how just like that, you are the Mother of the Fish.
Creating a Beautiful Space for Your Hospital Birth
Having a home birth can be a beautiful experience; natural lighting beaming through the windows, candles burning, music playing, while you are surrounded by loved ones and all your personal stuff. Nothing beats being in an atmosphere that makes you feel safe and cozy while giving birth to your baby.