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The Second Best Days Of My Life
One of the great joys of parenthood, for me, was being there as my babies began to understand the world around them. Things that were once just objects to gnaw on suddenly became objects of curiosity. People became interesting, dogs became the source of great excitement, flowers became beautiful and books became pages that sparked little imaginations.Every day brought new wonders and realizations, and with them, richer vocabularies, deeper conversations, more inspired creativity. I …
Explaining World Events to a Child with Autism
With the recent events in France on everyone's mind, how do you discuss a tragic world event with your child with autism? How did I talk to my child about the events in France? My son and I were together when a news report came out on NPR about the terror attacks in France. I…
Information Overload: Why Modern Parenting is So Hard!
During one of my many phone calls to my sister-in-law Laura last week, I was reminded again why it is so hard to be a parent in todays world.
Olympic Controversy Through the Years
For more coverage on the 2012 London Olympic Games, check out the Olympics Spotlight Page