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Autism and Small Town America
Autism and Small Town America I found this article interesting since I’ve now been to Iowa, plus I wrote an autism-related screenplay about how to raise a child on the autism spectrum when you don’t live near a metropolitan area (which was not … [Read more...] about Autism and Small Town America
Taking Charge of Your Decision to Vaccinate
As a new mom six years ago, I poured over books, talked to other moms, and had lengthy conversations with my pediatrician. I finally decided to give my daughter some of the vaccinations. I created my own schedule and gave one shot monthly. Living in Vermont, we are able to make many choices with our schedules and are given the option of using the philosophical exemption of … [Read more...] about Taking Charge of Your Decision to Vaccinate
The Birds, the Bees & Bye Bye Birdie
Last week we went to see the 7th & 8th grade production of Bye Bye Birdie at my son’s middle school. I am particularly fond of this piece because, back in the day, I was one of the “screaming girls” in my 8th grade’s production of the musical. I remember how much fun all my friends and I had singing the songs during rehearsals, and how exciting the performances … [Read more...] about The Birds, the Bees & Bye Bye Birdie
Two-Time Olympian Balances Training and Twins
Julie Swail (Ertel) seems to do things in pairs: competes in two Olympic Games, excels in two different sports, and then gives birth to twins. Only a true athlete could tackle all that, and Julie does it like a champ. She was the captain of the 2000 USA Women’s Olympic Water Polo team and took home the Silver medal in Sydney. Eight years later, she was once again competing in … [Read more...] about Two-Time Olympian Balances Training and Twins