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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.