Why do I have Sheldon Cooper on the brain? Sheldon Cooper is one of the main characters on the TV show The Big Bang Theory. I guess there are several reasons why I’ve had Sheldon Cooper on my brain lately. First, the regular season (Season 11) of Big Bang is back and I’ve watched two new episodes. Second, the recent discovery that my son is being bullied in one of … [Read more...] about Autism and Sheldon Cooper
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Keeping Our Schools Safe
As we mark the 5th anniversary of Sandy Hook, it’s a critical time to examine how schools have evolved in implementing security upgrades. Parents often wonder if their school is doing everything it can to keep their children safe. The school office can often feel like Grand Central Station at times, with a revolving door of kids, parents, vendors and volunteers coming and going … [Read more...] about Keeping Our Schools Safe
Autism and Volunteering
Autism and Volunteering My son officially started high school this past summer. I’m sure I’ll be writing more about him in high school, but for now I’ll discuss his first ever high school class—the summer health class. What’s the summer health class? In our school district, it’s common practice for incoming freshman high school students to take the required health … [Read more...] about Autism and Volunteering
Of Life, Loss and Finding Joy
That Moment in Time – When it felt time to have my first child, I knew it, and approached it as inevitable. But my next steps in life didn’t follow a straight path, it jerked sideways and turned out nothing like I imagined it would. I define my life as the before and the after; before the birth of my twins and the single moment when I thought I had reached the end of a long … [Read more...] about Of Life, Loss and Finding Joy
Volunteer With Your Family On Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
"Everybody can be great because everybody can serve.” - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Martin Luther King, Jr. day is a perfect opportunity to get out and serve with your family. Make it a day on, not a day off! Get out there and plan a family service project; work together, serve together and help your family learn that even youngest members can make a meaningful difference … [Read more...] about Volunteer With Your Family On Martin Luther King, Jr. Day