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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…

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Are We Speaking the Same Language?

I find myself in unfamiliar territory these days. Difficult unknown waters, and on some days I feel like Im drowning. Why didnt tweens come with a handbook? Why wasnt psychology a prerequisite before becoming a mother? Why werent giving a magical dose of compassion and patience when it comes to dealing with child hormones and unexplainable attitudes?

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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.

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Teen Talk

Calling all teens! We're excited to share a contributor volunteer opportunity at modernmom.com with you!Teens! Share to help others just like you! Are you passionate about writing or other forms of creative content creation (video, recipes, photos, or something else!) and eager to express your thoughts, opinions, and important perspectives on topics that matter to…