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Explaining HB2 to My Son With Autism

My son is thirteen, very intelligent, thoughtful, and asks a lot of questions about current affairs. So, after I mentioned that his aunt, who lives in North Carolina, was upset at the recent canceled concert by Bruce Springsteen, my son asked why. I don't know about most parents, but with my son, I fell he's…

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What Hillary Can Learn From Sarah Palin

Dear Hillary, We share a birthday, you and I …I’ve always identified with your strong personality and intense mission for change.  Your tendency towards sarcasm and distaste for willful ignorance are also attractive to me.  But, Hillary, I am the choir and I’m already singing with you.  I know you know winning elections is about…

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Autism and a Death in the Family – Part 3 – Traveling

In my last two blogs, I discussed how my son reacted to the death of my sibling, and the unexpected change in the plans for the holidays. With that in mind, this blog will be geared more toward anyone who finds themselves having to fly unexpectedly during the holidays—and with a child with special needs.…

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Colin Hanks Welcomes a Daughter

Tom Hanks is a grandfather for the second time over! The award-winning actor’s son Colin Hanks has welcomed his second child with wife Samantha Bryant. Ms. Charlotte Bryant Hanks has decided to join us, the proud papa told People. “Shes as happy and healthy as we are overjoyed and tired.

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KaDee Strickland is Pregnant!

In the final season of Private Practice, her character Charlotte King welcomed triplets and now KaDee Strickland is going to be a mom in real life as well! The 37-year-old actress is expecting her first child with husband Jason Behr, 39.