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My son ate peanut butter all day every day during the summer, but now that he’s back to school in a nut-free environment, he has given up his beloved peanut butter for 6.5 hours a day, and the world has continued to spin.Continue Reading
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There is a height chart on the wall reminding me that I didn’t do the “parenting thing” I planned to do.Continue Reading
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It’s easy to make rookie mistakes during your parent-teacher conference, but follow these simple rules and you’ll have an easier school year.Continue Reading
Avoid the Summer Slide: Sneak in Some Learning!
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It’s summer, time for a break and a recharge, but summer can be hard for parents—kids are home and want to be entertained. How do you avoid the dreaded summer slide?Continue Reading
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Elopement is a terrifying word for a parent of a child with autism, and even more so for parents of children who lack verbal skills.Continue Reading
No Underwater Piano for My Kid
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