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Being a parent to children with disabilities is a tough job.

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Most people may believe it is difficult because of the medical and education concerns, but there is more to it than that. I find that the most difficult part of being a parent to children with disabilities is the unknown. There are many unknowns, especially if you have children with autism. Although more and more […]

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Valentine’s Day is fast approaching as you must know (not only by looking at your calendar, but also because in every store you walk into there are hearts, and candy, and other items being displayed for purchase). It used to be that candy and flowers were the norm on this holiday, but some couples extend […]

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Recently I was speaking with a woman who was getting married in a week. She was very excited discussing the plans for the reception. I was very happy for her because she seems as if she truly found the “one”. During the conversation she asked how I met my husband. My husband and I met […]

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Communication, communication, communication. Communication is essential in all relationships, whether they be professional or personal in nature. When communication is lacking, the relationship may become brittle. Your marriage is one of the most (if not the most) precious relationships that you will have in your life. The relationship needs to be continually nurtured in order […]

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At home and work I have been the shining star for quite a long time. My husband is very unlike other husbands in that after 16 years of marriage he is still head over heels in love with me (seriously in his eyes the sun rises and sets because of me). At my previous job […]

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If I reflect back on my childhood, I can remember numerous first days of school. I remember I was excited because I was going to be in a new class, I had new stuff, and I knew that “this year” was going to be great. Not all of my friends have had the same reaction […]

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Money is important; no one will tell you different. You need money to have your basic needs met (e.g. food, clothing, shelter, etc.). There are many people in our society who struggle to earn enough to meet their basic needs. There are also others who do have enough and still strive for even more. In […]

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When my first son was born we did not bring him to daycare, but instead a babysitter. Her name was Lily and she was a very nice person. She had great values and I felt that she would take great care of my son (and I was correct – she did). When I was pregnant […]

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Children today are very different than the children of yesterday. Today it appears as if all motivation is extrinsic and that there is a lack of personal responsibility amongst our youth. I grew up believing that a person should be good and act responsible because it was the right thing to do not because they […]

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My husband and I have been buying diapers for twelve years. My first son was not potty trained until he was five. Actually our second son was potty trained before our first. We were not successful at potty training our oldest son ourselves. Success did not come until he went to his second pre-school specifically […]