Just Do It
Your son or daughter is watching and copying everything you do. Do you put things off? If you just reluctantly nodded in agreement, then you’re modeling procrastination. In my
It’s a family business
Jimmy and Jennifer Dettman have always wanted to open a restaurant, and when the opportunity presented itself, they didn’t pass it up. Located in the lower level of The Fairmont
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The Face of Autism
Our son Leland is the face of autism in our life. So, what does autism look like? It looks like every other child on and off the spectrum—it looks normal.
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Autism Awareness
Did you know? A new case of autism is diagnosed almost every 20 minutes, and is one of the fastest-growing development disabilities in the Unites States. So what is it?
What Parents of Autistic Children Want You to Know
1. Our children are so much more than their diagnosis. Kids with special needs are smart. Talented. Creative, and thoughtful. It may not be obvious all the time – their
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Connie Ross
Putting the Grand in Grandparent From Dirt Tracks to Rose Gardens Connie Ross was recently deemed, “The Best Grandma a girl could ask for,” and, on her birthday nonetheless!
Family Geocaching 101
the basics for beginners WHAT EXACTLY IS GEOCACHING? According to Wikipedia, it’s an outdoor recreational activity in which the participants use a Global Positioning System (GPS) receiver or mobile device and other navigational
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Find the Right Car Seat
Find a car seat that fits your child. As children grow, how they sit in your car will change. Make sure the car seat you purchase is designed to fit your child’s
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The Breastfeeding Manifesto
August is National Breastfeeding Month. To celebrate, we’ve created the following 7-point manifesto for nursing mothers, mothers-to-be, and supportive fathers. We will eat well and snack often. “You need
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Newborn at Home
Safe Sleep Practices for Baby A lot has changed since you were an infant. In the 70s, 80s, and early 90s, parents tucked their babies in at night with hardly