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When Getting Fired Is Good News
Once a year, I head to a different kind of back-to-school night: our school’s drug and alcohol homily for parents. Thank goodness the school offers this parenting supplement. Otherwise, I’d know nothing. Most kids at our school are smart enough to avoid blatant intoxication in front of adults. But with several drug and alcohol awareness…
5 Ways for Parents to Use Technology to Have Manners
I recently wrote a post about how we need to be reminded to have manners in a world of technology. I got a lot of emails and comments, talking about how difficult it is to follow through with some of the tips, so I've devised another list to utilize the tech world in helping us. 1. Order…
Transitioning to a New Autism Aide – Part One
My son finished fifth grade with a new aide. The new aide began in March and was with my son until the end of the school year. During fifth grade, the teacher, RSP person, and the principal all agreed that he had made tremendous progress and that he was “ready" to go without an aide.…
10 Ways To Save On Back-To-School Shopping
A new school year is starting up… are you ready? With a troubled economy and the cost of many family necessities on the rise, most of us are looking for practical and easy ways to cut our spending this fall with our back-to-school shopping list. Did you know that the back-to-school season is the 2nd largest consumer event behind the holidays?
Ways to Save When Shopping for Kid’s Sports Gear
Everyone is told how expensive it is to have a baby. Between the cost of formula, diapers, and new clothes, youre then also supposed to be saving for your little one’s college tuition!