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Children With Autism: Turning Obsessions Into Growth Opportunities (Part 2)
In my last blog, I described my sons new obsession – dogs.I gave a script to my dog on how to ask a dog owner if it was okay to pet a strange dog. And, the obsession was well on its way.How did the obsession grow?It grew when my son began to request to go to places where he could meet dogs. He would ask to cross a street if he spotted …
Children With Autism: Turning Obsessions Into Growth Opportunities
My sons latest obsession is a strong desire to meet new dogs. We have a dog. We had two dogs until last May when we had to put down our 15 1/2 year old. How did that go? We made sure to include our son when we were putting our dog to sleep. He had known that dog his whole life and we wanted him to not only be able to say goodbye …
How Teen Pregnancy Affects Job Opportunities
Teen pregnancy can result in a young girl’s education being put on hold indefinitely. According to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, educational levels are related to both earnings and unemployment. Teens who are pregnant may be more worried about how to tell their parents, and what everyone else will think, and not looking at the long-term consequences. They may have to request maternity leave from school, and from a part-time job. Teens who keep their babies and do not find a way to finish their education will not be able to continue onto higher education, which will provide them with more job opportunities, higher salaries and greater job security.
4 Steps to ‘Parent Coaching’ to Your Own Child
Parent coaching is a vital tool that moms and dads alike need to raise children. As parents, we have many tools we use to raise children: teaching, advocating, counseling, discipling, etc. But oftentimes, we leave out coaching. Coaching empowers teens to become more self-aware, independent, and resilient. Through powerful questions and goal-focused strategies, families can…
How I Minimized Waste with Baby Clothes
The baby clothing industry generates enormous waste, and I was contributing to it. So, I developed a systematic approach to managing waste with baby clothes.