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Toddler Techies: Disconnect to Reconnect

Men have become the tools of their tools. – ThoreauLike many parents, I am trying to get my head around the confusing issues surrounding technology and kids.Questions like: Whats happening in your childs developing brain and how does technology affect that development? Is it true we are creating a new society of socially awkward children whose best friend is their iPad? Is it fact that children who play more on their tablets …

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Fun Obsessions with Kids With Autism

Long ago, I accepted that my son gets obsessive. My oldest brother learned this about my son on a recent visit. He came out to California from North Carolina with his wife and daughter. One day, I played tour guide and I took them around to many of the Hollywood/Los Angeles touristy sights. Along the way, my brother and his daughter, sitting in the back with my son, introduced a car game they play …

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Show Me The Coupons!

Okay, so I admit it, I was never a big coupon lady. I blame it on the notion that I might have ADHD and looking for coupons just seemed like it would take that difficult word I struggle to have. Whats it called again? Oh yeah, patience. But its a whole new world out there. Couponing no longer requires such extreme patience and planning. Just click and print, baby. (And Im working …

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THE CONFIDENCE GAP: What Our Daughters Need to Know

The answer to life is yes. Take every opportunity and risk you can. Youll only regret the things you didnt do because you were afraid to try.–Cecile Richards Parents have it tough. Many of us grew up during the Dont Talk Back to Me years and now weve got to give our daughters the Speak Up Loudly and Frequently message. Boys are expected to be loud, rowdy roughhousers. They get …