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Autism and Just Being a Teenager
The title has two meanings because sometimes my child has autism and other times, well, he’s just being a rather typical teenager. How so? Testing and pushing boundaries is one way. With attitude. It’s a lot of fun for parents! Another way is when he recently changed from headphones to earbuds. My son has always…
What I Didn’t Post on Facebook
Last week, I read an article dissing parents who only write and/or post positive things about their children on their blogs and other social media sites, like Facebook. Then I looked at my Facebook homepage and noticed, I too am one of those parents.
It’s Okay To Hit A Stranger
This is a guest post by Kelly Meyer - check her out at HoleySockArt. As if learning I was pregnant wasn’t enough of a surprise. Twins. Wow. My husband and I laughed when the ultrasound technician first pointed out to us the second heart beat. Then imagine our joy weeks later when we learned it…
The Art Of Mom Small Talk
If there’s one thing my husband hates, it’s making small talk with strangers.It’s not that he doesn’t know how to talk to people – quite the opposite, actually. When within the boundaries of a clear, purposeful conversation, Mike is authoritative. Articulate, even. It’s the insignificant exchanges, the meaningless back-and-forth with another parent in the grocery store line, that leave my husband fumbling and uncomfortable.The interesting thing about having two …
Teaching Your Child to Stand Up to Bullies
Remember always that you not only have the right to be an individual, you have an obligation to be one. – Eleanor Roosevelt