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A Journal of One Family’s Loss to Breast Cancer
Nana has been in my life since I was a little girl. I tell my children all the time that family is not just who you are born too, but it is also the special people that God puts in your life. For all of us, Nana was our family. In
How To Teach Kids About Money
It should be easy to teach our kids about money. We have it, they need it. The leverage is clearly on our side -- which is not always the case with parents and kids. But teaching children to respect money with out granting it too much power remains one of the more contentious, emotional, and…
Common Myths About Gifted Children
Weve all seen the social caricature of a problem child who seems so highly intelligent in certain areas of life but just cant seem to get it together in others. The youth who become labeled troubled teens because they seem pent up and frustrated with life rather than flourishing. Unfortunately, in many cases, these youth are truly gifted beings hiding under early pigeonholing by a system that failed to recognize their unique situations early on. Understanding the gifted child is a key element in helping he or she lead a successful and productive life.
Do You See What I See?
It is hard living in the world we live in. I find it so easy to see nothing but hate, sadness, tragedy, and despair. It is a cold and lonely place out there. We are all pitted against each other in a time when we would gain so much more if we were cheering for…
My Response to the Hate Letter Sent to Family of an Autistic Boy
My son makes noises while riding his Razor in front of our house. Should I be concerned? Should I check with my neighbors to make sure he fits in? Or, should I euthanize him?