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Observations of an Autism Teen Club

Recently, I sat just outside the door to my son’s Autism Teen Club meeting. These meetings take place bi-weekly with one meeting taking place at the facility while the other taking place somewhere within the community (within a twenty mile radius of the facility). What happened while I was sitting there? As an experience people-watcher/listener,…

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Overnight Steel Cut Oats (Slow Cooker Recipe)

Overnight Steel Cut Oats are a fabulous back to school recipe, and they are great for anyone who wants to eat a healthy breakfast but feels a serious time pinch in the mornings. No matter how early we get up, it seems like there is always a time crunch to get my kids off to school. Our family goes through times when it seems like all our kids eat for breakfast is cereal, and that …

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Healthy Breakfast Ideas for Teens

Fasting all night long leaves the body ready for a healthy breakfast. Teens might skip breakfast because of a busy schedule or lack of time in the morning, but there are many arguments for fueling up first thing in the morning. Breakfast helps a teen focus and potentially perform better in school, while helping with weight management. A healthy breakfast also gives teens a boost of vitamins and minerals at the beginning of the day.

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Cool Gifts for Teens

Finding a cool gift for a teen challenges even expert gift-givers. To avoid having the gift thrown into a pile of items that are never used, take into consideration the personality, style and interests of the recipient before making any purchases. Many common teen gift ideas offer ways to customize the item for a personalized gift-giving experience.