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The Substitute

  On Saturday morning I took my son to the neighborhood barber for a much-needed haircut.  After much protesting and eye-rolling, he agreed that his curly hair was out of control.  Two weeks of wrangling with it unsuccessfully was enough to get him in the chair and see if the barber could reach that happy…

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Behavioral Problems in Autistic Children

Many parents of children with autism find the disorder has a negative impact on their child’s behavior. While this communication disorder is not directly related to behavior, the challenges inherent in autism can also make it more difficult for the child to behave properly and make him more prone to outburst and other undesirable behavioral incidents. By understanding the behavioral problems that often accompany autism, you can help your autistic child manage his behavior.

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Top 10 Ideas for Starting a Business From Home for Moms

Leave the office politics behind and stay home with your small children by starting a home-based business. Juggling children and a business during the day comes with its own set of challenges, but the potential rewards make it worthwhile. Assess your skills set, financial situation and time constraints before digging in to give your new business the best possible chance of success.

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How to Trace a Family History

As your children reach grade school, sooner or later they are going to come home with an assignment to write about their family tree. Instead of cringing and looking for the nearest closet to hide in, use this homework assignment as an opportunity to introduce them to the generations that are their heritage. By tracing your family history and learning the stories of your ancestry, you can make this an enjoyable project for both your children and yourself, and–in the process–keep alive the memory of those who came before you.