WELCOME TO MY PITY PARTY
Is your glass half empty or half full? Most of the time I consider myself a glass-half-full kind of person. But this week Evan has been drinking out of my glass, and now it’s empty. He took his first sip…
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Tag Archive: parenting
The Advocate
I’m a relatively quiet person, but after Evan was born, I became an advocate in ways I could never have imagined. I’ve advocated for his bus drivers, his teachers, his school social worker, his friends and their families and most…
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Our Special Kids: the Common Denominator
Parenting is tough stuff. Really tough at times. And it doesn’t matter if you have one kid or seven of them. It doesn’t matter if your child is embracing his terrible twos or acting like a moody teenager (and she’s…
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I Want My Kids to Talk, But Not if They’re Going to Start a Conversation Like This
Autism doesn’t take a vacation. Ever. But I’m taking a break from writing about autism to talk about the things I hate hearing from my kids. . Getting our kids to talk to us is something we parents constantly strive…
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One Tough Interview
As a journalist, I’ve met and interviewed hundreds of people. A good interview flows like a conversation, and because I love talking to people and hearing their stories, the interview is often my favorite part of being a writer. Some…
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Darkness, Death and Light
Is it just me, or does it seem like a lot of young parents are dying lately? It feels like every time I am on Facebook I read about another tragic death Cancer Car accidents Train derailments WTF I did…
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If You Give a Mom a Moment
If you give a mom a moment, She’ll be so excited about having some “me” time. She’ll have to decide between taking a warm chamomile bubble bath, curling up with a new book, or maybe even getting a manicure and…
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Through Your Eyes
I sit in a coffee shop, my mind wanders and suddenly I see the world through Evan’s eyes. I immediately notice the woman with the “serious curls,” seated at the table next to me. I hear the swooshing of the…
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