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Category Archives: Children’s issues
Study sheds light on Autism
If you live or work with kids or teens on the autism spectrum, you may deal with the fact that communication issues and may find it difficult to bond with others. This new study conducted at Vanderbilt University and presented in The … Continue reading
We Need to Do Better with Mental Health Screenings
We hear about bullying and violence in our schools almost daily. I’m not sure what it is going to take. This article ‘Controversy plagues school mental health screenings’ talks about the fact that schools screen for all types of physical issues, but … Continue reading
When Anxiety Rules Your Life
Ok, so all of us, at one time or another, feel anxious about something. Life is full of things that push us out of and past our comfort zone. It’s part of life. However, for many, the anxiety becomes overwhelming. … Continue reading
Tip of the week 1.14.14 There Are Second Chances
This is another habit I want to get back into! Every week we post a new ‘Tip of the Week’. These tips come from the books ‘The 100 Simple Secrets of Happy Families’ and ‘The 100 Simple Secrets of Happy … Continue reading
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Everyone has a gift to give
The struggles and triumphs of raising a child with autism can be overwhelming. But, as with every child, kids on the spectrum have unique gifts and talents. It just may be up to us to help them find them. Ellis … Continue reading
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PTSD in our daily lives
Most of us are able to understand when someone returning from combat is suffering from PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder). It might make sense to us that someone who has experienced a violent crime, such as rape or murder also … Continue reading
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Even kids on the autism spectum need responsibilities
We know that even with neuro-typical kids it is often easier just to do things yourself, like take caring of a pet, rather than take the time to help your kids learn to do it or to get them to … Continue reading
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Tip of the Week 9/23/13
Got a little behind again, but here is this week’s Tip of the Week, from The 100 Simple Secrets of Happy Families FAMILY AFFECTS ALL ASPECTS OF OUR LIVES Family is more than a source of life and love, it … Continue reading