School’s (Still) Out … Now What?
Editor’s Note: There’s a few more weeks until school is back in session. Have you heard these words yet? “Mom, I’m bored!” I heard them…
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Single Mom Spinning
One of the sweetest things I hear daily is, “Mom, watch this!” Usually it’s followed by another child saying, “Mom, watch me!” and yet another…
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“Do Right List”
Good manners are great gifts we give our children and one another. “Hello,” “thank you,” and “goodbye” are words that may garner a good response or…
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Internet Guidelines for Kids
Summer time and the livin’ is easy. Until, of course, your children get bored and then the livin’ gets a bit more challenging. When it…
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Learning to Trust Again
“Mom, I’m just so scared God won’t answer my prayer since He didn’t answer my prayers for Grandma,” my daughter sobbed. I was shocked out…
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A Book of “Me”
As a fun teaching tool at our house — and you’ve probably heard of it before — I landed on the idea of making an…
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My Single Mom Fall-in Closet
Before I became a single parent, I had a walk-in closet — now I have a fall-in closet. I don’t mean that I fall over all…
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Autism, OCD, and Sunday School
Sundays are always interesting in the Dyer house. And by interesting, I don’t mean fun. When Rachel’s routine is disrupted, she becomes anxious. Anxiety prevents…
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Cupcake Wars
On television, the Food Network’s “Cupcake Wars” is among its top shows. The contestants’ cupcakes are judged on taste, presentation and creativity. The show has made…
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Autism, the Community Pool, Stares, and Perseverance
It’s summertime! And that means pool time. … I’m not a huge fan of water. Watching it from a quiet beach? Yes! Taking my autistic…
