The Importance of Building Character in Our Kids (From a Mom Who’s Been There)
It’s a lament that I have heard too many times to count. My child is going off to college, and I’m scared to death because…
Children
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Imaginary Friends are Universal
School in Albania starts on September 6th. This year my boy started 1st grade. I was dreading having him start school. School has been hard…
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New School, New Town, Same Old Me
Yesterday morning I dropped Rachel off at a new school. Again. I find it ironic that my child with high anxiety, autism, and apraxia—and the…
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The Back-to-School Happy Dance
I always have a wistful feeling when the end of summer approaches, and I know the family will be transitioning back into the school year,…
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Moving, Autism, and a Tired Mommy
Yesterday I pulled into the driveway and eldest burst into tears. Why? The realtor had put a sign in our yard. It was official. We…
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Royal Fascination
By Princess Julia DesCarpentrie “Princess jammies!” wailed my over-tired 2-year-old daughter. The strawberry, monkey, and ballerina pajamas were unacceptable. Only the nightgown with Disney princesses…
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10 Practical Ideas to Help Stop the Whining, Already!
Does your family have a whiner? (Do you grimace when I mention this person?) One of my children, who is five, has managed to bring…
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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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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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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…
