As we mark the 5th anniversary of Sandy Hook, it’s a critical time to examine how schools have evolved in implementing security upgrades. Parents often wonder if their school is doing everything it can to keep their children safe. The school office can often feel like Grand Central Station at times, with a revolving door of kids, parents, vendors and volunteers coming and going … [Read more...] about Keeping Our Schools Safe
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Plugging In When Your Middle-Schooler Wants To Cut The Cord
I'm always looking for opportunities to stay involved in my son's educational experience, which has gotten a little trickier since he moved up to middle school. In elementary school, there were more ways for me to feel plugged in to his experience, as well as to engage with teachers and staff. Now there are no more apple picking trips, family dance nights or in-class … [Read more...] about Plugging In When Your Middle-Schooler Wants To Cut The Cord
Making Caring Count in College Admissions
I have three teenagers. One's in college. One's about to apply. One is still blessedly clueless about the hell to come her way. So the other day, I was surprised to hear their high school principal announce to an auditorium of parents, "Schools need to put the joy back into the experience of applying to college." I felt like standing up and shouting "Hallelujah!" like a … [Read more...] about Making Caring Count in College Admissions
Autism and Law Enforcement -Part 2
This week I will continue the discussion about how individuals with autism can/should interact with law enforcement as well as important improving of the training of a law enforcement representative so that a law enforcement representative can recognize what autism looks like. This week I will discuss this issue when it comes to my own child. Do I worry about my own … [Read more...] about Autism and Law Enforcement -Part 2
Autism and Law Enforcement – Part 1
Why is it important to discuss autism and law enforcement? Individuals on the autism spectrum sometimes struggle to communicate and/or interact within the community. They can panic and appear nervous. It is the job of law enforcement to contain a situation and/or prevent a crime. If a law enforcement representative cannot recognize the signs/common attributes of a … [Read more...] about Autism and Law Enforcement – Part 1