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Children With Autism: Turning Obsessions Into Growth Opportunities (Part 2)
In my last blog, I described my sons new obsession – dogs.I gave a script to my dog on how to ask a dog owner if it was okay to pet a strange dog. And, the obsession was well on its way.How did the obsession grow?It grew when my son began to request to go to places where he could meet dogs. He would ask to cross a street if he spotted …
Teaching Kids About Earning Money: 1 Important Lesson from a Lemonade Stand Adventure
Introducing kids to the concept of earning money is an excellent way to foster a strong work ethic from a young age. Whether it’s through chores, entrepreneurial pursuits, or part-time jobs as they grow older, teaching children the value of hard work can have immense future benefits. And sometimes, even the simplest experiences like setting up a lemonade stand can spark big lessons. Let me share a fun story about how my two little girls, ages 2 and 4, had their first taste of entrepreneurship on a sunny Sunday afternoon.
You’ve Been Summoned! What To Do When You’re Called For Jury Duty
You’ve Been Summoned! What To Do When You’re Called For Jury Duty Receiving a jury summons can feel like being handed a hot potato—particularly for parents juggling childcare, school drop-offs and pickups, and a myriad of daily responsibilities. But fear not! With a bit of planning and a dash of savvy, you can fulfill your…
101 Ways to Make a Difficult Divorce Easier on Your Children
The following is a list of things you can do to make your children’s lives easier after a divorce. Read these tips as reminders of what you and your co-parent should be doing to ease the stress of divorce on your children. Remember that the reason why you should do these things is that if you don’t your children will join the ranks of those who become emotionally hurt by the process of divorce.
8 Tips For Raising Girls with Confidence
I grew up in a picturesque suburb of New York City. By all outside appearances, I had it together: confident, carefree, and a natural leader. I went to college, built a high profile career in the media industry, got married, and had children. Then I had a daughter. The second I heard “it’s a girl,”…