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Boys are Different Than Girls–Look at Their Pretend Play
For some reason my daughter-in-law finds my life amusing. Yesterday she asked me to tell her something funny. Having just spent the morning with 2...
Parents and Teachers Check out “Big Words for Little People” to Laugh and Learn Children’s Language
Usually, I'm not one to recommend a celebrity author's book but Big Words for Little People by Jamie Lee Curtis and Laura Cornell is a riot!...
Best Travel Ideas for Vacations with a Child with Autism
In Sunday's New York Times there is a great article called "Bypassing the Roadblocks of Autism," dealing with the challenges of traveling with a...
Fun Kid’s Food Accessories for Learning Letters and Language
I just had a conversation with my daughter-in-law who is getting reading for Will's second birthday party this week. She wanted my recipe for ice...
Santa Claus Diagnosed Autism in this Mom’s Child
I came across a video of a mom's experience in coming to grip with her child's diagnosis of autism. I thought it might be helpful to other parents...
Book Review: The Pout-Pout Fish by Deborah Diesen
Being grumpy is a lot of work. Mr. Fish can’t seem to be cheered up by his convincing pals, Ms Clam, Mr. Jelly (Fish), Mrs. Squid or Mr. Eight...
Congratulations to Pout-Pout Fish for Making the New York Times Bestseller List!
I got an e-mail yesterday from Deborah Diesen, the author of The Pout-Pout Fish, to let me know that her book had made it on the New York Times...
Talk to Your Child About What Happened at School to Encourage Language and Conversation
I have fond memories of coming home from school each day, delighted to see my mom, and reciting all that I could think of that happened at school...
Tips for Preparing your Child for Kindergarten
Last week I was talking to a mom whose son will be starting kindergarten next week. She said she had chest pains from stress over the whole ordeal!...
Wait for Your Baby to Answer You, Pausing Brings Rewards
I have had several "extended stays" with babies lately. Much to my joy I have had grand babies and grand nieces visiting. I am reminded to take my...
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