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If You Give a Mom a Moment
If you give a mom a moment, She’ll be so excited about having some “me” time. She’ll have to decide between taking a warm chamomile bubble bath, curling up with a new book, or maybe even getting a manicure and…
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Through Your Eyes
I sit in a coffee shop, my mind wanders and suddenly I see the world through Evan’s eyes. I immediately notice the woman with the “serious curls,” seated at the table next to me. I hear the swooshing of the…
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Please Don’t Use My Son as a Teachable Moment, Unless You Change the Way You’re Teaching
We special needs moms (and dads) are used to our children being used by other parents as examples and teachable moments. It happens frequently, and we’d like you to stop. “I’m so glad you know how to behave in public,”…
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To Blog or Not To Blog
Two years ago I wrote my first autism blog for a hospital parenting program. I had mixed feelings about sharing my personal thoughts about Evan’s autism. I also wondered if it was my story to tell or if I was…
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