Repeat Performance on Autism Live It was around this time last year that I first appeared on Shannon Penrod’s show, Autism Live. Shannon and I discussed how my husband and I first discovered our son’s autism, my short film, “Autism and Cake,” and how I advocate for my son. This second time, Shannon graciously discussed my book, “Remembering Monty Hall,” which was just … [Read more...] about Repeat Performance on Autism Live
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Help Your Baby Discover Their Hands
We use our hands all day. As adults, we don't even think about it on a regular basis - we just "do." But, when you watch your baby, you will notice that's it has not always been this way. Actually, you can seem them as a tool that we increasingly learn to use. You see, when your baby is first born, he doesn't even know that his hands exist, much less what they can (and … [Read more...] about Help Your Baby Discover Their Hands
Why Your Kid Needs A Summer Job
When I was in college, I spent two long, hot summers wrangling teenagers at a 350-acre organic farm in Pennsylvania. The camp focused not on swim tests or tie-dye, but instead the goal was developing kids’ leadership and communication skills. Like most sleepaway camps, this camp drew children largely from cities, kids whose families could afford the sleepaway privilege, as … [Read more...] about Why Your Kid Needs A Summer Job
Choosing the Best Sports Camp for Your Little Athlete
This summer, I am looking for a sports camp for my five year-old to attend for one week. Between moving, vacations, and days at the pool, we have lots to do this summer, but I think a summer camp would be so much fun for him! As I began to look for camps, I realized there are so many to choose from, and choosing the right one might be harder than I thought. Here are some … [Read more...] about Choosing the Best Sports Camp for Your Little Athlete
10 Parent Types You’ll Find at Every Kids’ Sports Game
As the mom of two athletic teenagers (and a former competitive swimmer myself), I’ve been to a lot of kid sports games. Baseball. Soccer. Basketball. Swimming. Water Polo. And although the sports activity and venue may differ, I’ve come to realize there is the same set of parent “types” sitting in the stands at every game. They’re categorized as such. The Overly-Helpful … [Read more...] about 10 Parent Types You’ll Find at Every Kids’ Sports Game