The Weekend News is a subject in school that causes Declan great distress. Unable to reach a solution with his teacher, I found myself advising Declan in a way I’ve never advised before. Read more, here!
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Tag: parenting
What’s in a Word?
Thinking about the kid’s chores I realized we have some pretty funny names for things in our house. Read more about them, here!
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A Lesson Worth Learning
When Catelyn told me her semester grade was brought down because of an assignment she missed, I realized I had a parenting choice – call the teacher or not call the teacher? Find out what I did, here!
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A Parenting Lesson from Nancy Edison
Recently, I heard the story of Thomas Edison and his mother, Nancy Edison – whose Mama Bear moment is a lesson for us all. Read more, here!
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Down the Hatch!
After Bobby and Catelyn were diagnosed with the flu, I was given supplemental advice. But how was I going to get Declan to take a pill? Read how it went, here!
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Nature vs. Nurture and Socialization
Being a socially anxious introvert, I have often wondered how much of my personality was passed to my kids, and how much their experiences would shape their socialization patterns. Nature vs nurture – who wins?
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The Ever Changing Christmas
While preparing a Christmas gift for Catelyn, I realized how our Christmas has changed throughout the years. Read more, here!
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Understanding ALL the Challenges
After seeing a positive outcome, does one really understand how challenging some things can be for my autistic son? Read more, here!
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Working on New Listening Skills
Comprehension based on listening? Nah, that’s too hard. I need to read it to get it….. Right? Maybe….
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Compulsive Overeating and Autism
Children on the spectrum are five times as likely to be obese as their typical peers due to different challenges, including compulsive overeating. Read more, here!
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