For the first year after the divorce was final, my auto-response to just about every question that flew out of the mouths of my three sons was “YES!” It was an automatic, rapid-fire and knee-jerk reaction to each and every query. Yes, I will be your room mom! Yes, I will be the team mom! Yes, we can still go on vacations, live in our super-sized house, drive our … [Read more...] about The Two-Letter Word Every Mom Should Learn to Say
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Sunscreen Must Have Tips For Children
Please tell me I’m not the only mom who is constantly slathering SPF 50 sunscreen on their face and body throughout the day, even in the dead of winter, when there is a blizzard outside. Call me crazy (or call me Casper) but I am terrified of sun damage. This may seem odd coming from a Southern girl that I could have been mistaken for the Coppertone baby throughout her … [Read more...] about Sunscreen Must Have Tips For Children
The Facts We Know (For Sure) About Autism
This week I want to write a blog that focuses on what exactly it is that I discuss each week, which is autism, and where we’re at in terms of the reliably accurate information and facts regarding autism. Below is a list of autism-related facts. This list was published by Autism Speaks in late 2013. What do we know for sure?Autism affects 1 in 88 children and 1 in 54 … [Read more...] about The Facts We Know (For Sure) About Autism
Childhood Vaccines: One Dad’s Research On A Hot-Button Issue
Should you vaccinate your kids? It's the million dollar question - but there's no easy answer. As a father of two, I went down a long road of agonizing over the right decision for my children. With all the information that's available on the subject, I thought if I just did some research and looked at the facts, the choice would be simple. Turns out, that couldn't have been … [Read more...] about Childhood Vaccines: One Dad’s Research On A Hot-Button Issue
The Autism Explosion
I believe that I can go up to any person and ask, “Do you know someone on the autism spectrum?” and that person will know SOMEONE. That person will have a nephew, a co-worker’s son, or a hairdresser’s niece. This is just my belief but when I’ve actually gone out into the world and tested this theory, the results generally support it. My theory: I believe most people know … [Read more...] about The Autism Explosion