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Autism and Public Speaking
For a child with autism, my son really doesn’t have a problem speaking in public. Why not? Good question. When he was younger and had to do an oral presentation at school, he did them. We didn’t go to the teacher and say, “Well, he has autism so…” Instead, we had him practice. We helped…
Are You and Your Teen Speaking Different Languages?
Surprise: You and your daughter arent speaking the same language!
Modern Mom Spotlight: JK Rowling Speaking to Harvard's Class of 2008
Harvard University picked Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling, (real name Joanne Murray) and mom to David, 5, and Mackenzie, 3 to give this year’s graduation speech, saying her “stories have helped spawn a generation of enthusiastic readers.” “Perhaps no one in our time has done more than J.K. Rowling to inspire young people to experience the excitement and sheer joy of reading,” said Drew Faust, the president of the university, in a statement.
I Survived the PTA – Here’s What I Learned
I received an e-mail from the school’s PTA saying that they needed volunteers to help pass out iPads and laptops to students, I signed up, glad to feel like I still able to get involved in the school community, while also hoping to catch a glimpse of my son’s future environment. (All I got was a peek inside the gym, as we were stationed outside to distribute the students’ devices.)
First Trailer for A Minecraft Movie Drops: Jack Black’s Steve and Jason Momoa Take the Lead in Blocky Adventure
The highly anticipated Minecraft Movie has just unveiled its debut trailer, offering fans the first glimpse into the live-action adaptation of one of the world’s most beloved video games. Directed by Napoleon Dynamite and Nacho Libre filmmaker Jared Hess, the film is set to bring the pixelated, block-filled world of Minecraft to life on the big screen.