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Encouraging Advice to Moms of Recent Graduates

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It's graduation time! From preschool through college, students are graduating and beginning the next phase of their lives, making their way through all of the advice being sent their way. Of course, the parents of those students are also starting new phases as well, feeling a bit forlorn that they don't have the same amount of advice coming their way. Author Karen White shared a lovely post at It's Only a Novel about this very thing, offering a sage piece of advice -- with a writerly twist -- to parents sending kids out of the nest.  Read more

Signs Your Children Might Be Ready to Attend Sleep Away Camp

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I loved sleep away camps when I was younger. I'd love some now! For me, not my kids. Someday, they will get to go too. Until then, I'm bookmarking this list of signs your child might be ready for sleep away camp by Sellabit Mum. She may have meant some of these in a tongue-in-cheek way, but I bet they apply to your kids. If so, send 'em off!  Read more

Kids and Allergies!

There aren't many moments outside of sleep where my boys are still.  The only things that slow them down are allergies and illness.  It stinks to see their pep stolen by runny, itchy noses and eyes.  They aren't in real school yet, but there are definitely days where their allergies get in the way of what they may have wanted to do.  I'm sure if they were in school, bothersome symptoms could have a drastic effect on their grades and overall performance.  I see them get distracted, irritated, and lethargic when their allergy symptoms are bothering them the most. Allergies definitely affect their sleep, too...runny noses equal lots of sniffling and nose-wiping in my house.  Restless nights don't stop them, but they sure slow down the boys. They love life, and I want to do anything I can to help them continue on with their joyful life as normal!  Kids are only kids once. I don’t want to let allergies rob them of it.   Read more >

I'm Scared My Non-Verbal Child Will Be Abused at School

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In this world of special needs, I find myself compelled to offer advice on IEP questions when my new-found friends ask them. I can’t stop myself. I can feel their anxiety. I understand their fears. I relate to their worries. From a teacher’s perspective, the things I want for my child are almost unreasonable. Almost. If Alexander went to school right now, he would be non-verbal. This is one of my biggest fears. He will not be able to tell me about his day. The twins, at age 3, with their muddled version of reality, can at least give me a inkling of their day. They can tell me if they saw someone or what they had to eat.  Read more >