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All Aboard the Holiday Express…
The holiday season. I liken it to an express train on a long, straight track: You can see it coming from miles away, but you don’t realize how fast it’s approaching until it’s flying by, leaving your ears ringing, your hair a windswept mess, and the pit of your stomach churning with unspent adrenaline. With…
Hang in There Moms, Words of Encouragement from Expressing Motherhood
Hang in there moms, we may be in self-quarantine due to COVID-19, but there are ways we can make it through each day with a little encouragement from each other. This Mother’s Day video from cast members and fans of Expressing Motherhood, reminds us to go easy on ourselves and find moments for self care.…
Expressing Gratitude at Work: How to Do It and Why You Should
Administrative Professionals week just ended and it reminded me how important it is to tell my co-workers how much I appreciate them. I always try to do something special for my team during that week. Some friends think it’s unnecessary; after all, do you really need to thank someone just doing a job they are…
Social Cues or Facial Expressions for Kids with Autism – Part 2
In my last blog, I discussed how autistic kids can learn to read social cues or facial expression. I talked about how we added a bonus category to our sons earnings chart where he could earn extra monthly points if he noticed a social cue.
Social Cues or Facial Expressions for Kids with Autism – Part 1
How do our kids learn social cues? How do they learn to read facial expressions? It’s tough for our kids to learn social cues and/or read facial expressions because they have a tendency to be uncomfortable looking at other people. How can they be expected to read non-verbal cues if they’re not looking at other people?