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10 Ways To Help Your Child Become A Better Writer

If your kids are like mine, they don’t take well to their parents giving them advice on much of anything — academics, athletics, you name it. In many ways, I am thankful for this. My kids are independent and have learned to do their homework on their own.But I had to step in recently to help my middle-schooler with a term paper that needed a lot of help. I started with my red pen …

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How to Recognize Autism in Toddlers

Unlike many other disorders that afflict children, no chemical test can be performed to detect the presence of autism. Children are instead diagnosed with autism as the result of observations of their behavior. By watching how children interact with each other and the way they carry themselves, parents and medical professionals can detect and officially diagnosis autism. As a mom, you are on the front line of the autism war, as you will likely notice before all others that your child appears to be suffering. If you suspect that your toddler may be autistic, there are some characteristics for which you can watch.

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Ghastly Ghost Decorations

Let’s Craftis a special feature full of great crafts, inspiration and DIY projects that are perfect for any Modern Mom! Want to fill your house with ghosts and ghouls? Here’s a super easy, super fun and super messy Halloween craft you can do with your kids! All you need are a few supplies you probably already have in your pantry. Supplies

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Halloween Cubicle Decorating Ideas

Are you a working mom? Add a touch of spookiness to your office space this season by decorating your cubicle in a spook-tacular fashion. We’ve put together a few creative ideas for cubicle decorating themes to help you celebrate Halloween. Remember, adding a festive touch to your office space may be just what your co-workers need to get in the holiday spirit!