Author Archives: Laurie

When Healthy Becomes Obsession

Posted on March 5, 2014 by Laurie

I don’t think a day goes by that we don’t hear about some aspect of eating healthy. Whether it is to list the benefits of a Gluten Free diet or to point out the dangers of GMO’s, the media is … Continue reading →

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A Candid Look at Life with Autism

Posted on March 4, 2014 by Laurie

In this very open and personal piece, Lynn Adams shares some of the challenges and choices she has had to make in raising her children, one of whom is on the spectrum. One of the things that is very true … Continue reading →

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Tip of the week 3.3.14

Posted on March 4, 2014 by Laurie

Don’t dwell on unwinnable conflicts Move on. The problems you spend your time and energy on should be both important and improvable. Otherwise, you are better off moving on to things you can change. There are so many things going … Continue reading →

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Fascinating New Information About Autsim

Posted on February 28, 2014 by Laurie

It is heartening to see all the new information that is coming out about autism. We have known for a very long time that more boys than girls are diagnosed with with autism spectrum disorders. But new research about why … Continue reading →

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When Foster Kids “Age Out” of the System

Posted on February 27, 2014 by Laurie

Recently my good friend, Joseph Galata, Executive Director for Sierra Association of Foster Families, has been talking about the many homeless young people he has met who were in foster care before ‘aging out’ of the system. It is a … Continue reading →

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When Tantrums are a Sign of More Serious Issues

Posted on February 27, 2014 by Laurie

Look, almost all kids at one time or another throw a earth-shaking, mind numbing tantrum. They are having a really bad day and that one last thing just tips them over the edge. Parents, teachers and casual bystanders are awestruck … Continue reading →

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Bullying can have long term consequences

Posted on February 26, 2014 by Laurie

Sadly, stories of bullying and the devastating consequences are in the news almost daily. New research is showing that being bullied can cause life-time issues. Many of our clients have been bullied and, in some cases have even bullied others. … Continue reading →

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How to Handle Homework

Posted on February 26, 2014 by Laurie

For a lot of families homework can be a one of the biggest challenges of the day. This is especially true with special needs kids. A new survey talks about what how much is average for different grade levels, why … Continue reading →

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When Being “Healthy” Turns Deadly

Posted on February 25, 2014 by Laurie

We all know that we should be thoughtful about what we eat. Limiting our caloric intake and increasing the amount of exercise we get is the a healthiest way to lose weight. But when weight loss becomes an obsession, it … Continue reading →

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Tip of the week 2.25.14

Posted on February 25, 2014 by Laurie

Regardless of the effort people put into their family life, some are confident it will work out well while others fear it will work out poorly. Let yourself see the good side of the what you are doing and what … Continue reading →

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