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How To Use this Presidential Race As Teaching Moments
During the Jimmy Carter/Gerald Ford presidential contest in 1976, my chic DC parents threw one of their many chic DC dinner parties. I was helping mom (who was wearing a pink and orange halter top and matching skirt) just as the guests were about to arrive. “Turn around that trash can!” Mom told me in…
Would You Ever Steal Another Woman’s Nanny Or Is That A Major Betrayal?
I just lost my ninth nanny. I go through nannies the way some women go through men. Nine nannies in seven years seems suspect. Some wonder if were secretly beating the nannies or keeping them chained inside the playroom. Why else would we have had such a spectacular run of bad luck in keeping childcare?
Surprising Stats: Teen Suicide
When screenwriter Graham Moore accepted an Oscar for The Imitation Game in Hollywood on February 22, he made a touching plea to teenagers not to commit suicide. “I would like for this moment to be for that kid out there who feels like she’s weird or she’s different or she doesn’t fit in anywhere,” Moore said…
When Your Child With Autism Has An Imaginary Friend (Part 2)
In my previous blog, I discussed my sons new best frienda pretend best friend. Is it right or wrong for a child with autistic to have a pretend best friend? Im not sure. He is so creative when it comes to his pretend best friend. This friend has a very elaborate world that my son has created, and part of me is proud of that. We continue to occasionally check in on …
The Magic Phrase That Gets Your Little Ones To Listen
Let’s not pretend to be something we’re not. Most all clever moms lie to their children (especially to toddlers) at some point or another just to get things done. I do. Not ashamed to admit it. This chocolate isn’t what you think it is, it’s really mommy’s medicine and tastes really yucky. I’m going to take my nap right now too.