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Co-Parenting Triangles: The Parent, The Step-Parent & The Ex
This Saturday was my step-son’s fourth birthday and we threw “D” a party with aLightning McQueen theme, because “Cars” is “his favorite movie.His mom and her boyfriend, his grandparents, and his aunt and her fiance all came to the party, and our little man had a great time.
It’s Science: The Benefits of Hugging Your Child Often
There is nothing better than hugging and snuggling our children – it is an easy way to show your love for them.
Happily Ever Before
If you were a fan of the hit sitcom “Friends,” you remember when Phoebe excitedly carried her brothers triplets as a surrogate. As we watched the story unfold, we asked ourselves whether we would do the same – would we carry our sibling’s child to help make their dreams come true?
How an Earnings Chart Can Help Children With Special Needs
Do any of you use some sort of “earnings chart” for your child on the autism spectrum? Back when our child received DTT services 14 hours a week in our home, his DTT supervisor encouraged us to begin to use a behavioral earnings chart. During this time, our child was having too many tantrums and/or issues with compliance. Often, he would have these problems in relation to not getting a preferred item.
The Truth About My Sister, Rachel
One of my favorite things about living is learning from others. The lessons surround us and are ours for the taking. When I was a young teen my sister, Rachel, taught me a valuable lesson that is imprinted on my soul.