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What NOT to Put on Your Baby Registry

Pregnancy is one of the most exciting things you could ever experience, but I don’t have to tell you that. By now you’ve already felt that elation and perhaps are

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Your Child Just Graduated — Now What?

With big changes come many emotions, often unexpectedly. Learn five helpful ways to manage your own emotions and uncertainty, so that you can better respond to your graduate — who likely is experiencing similar thoughts and feelings. ...
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Powering Up at Milestones National Autism Conference

I was a regular parent, but now I’m special. Lots of qualified people tell me so. First the pediatrician, then the school psychologist and speech pathologist. Even a stranger in

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My One-On-One Trip With My Kid

Earlier this spring, my oldest daughter (I have three girls), requested a special mother-daughter trip. read more

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6 Ways to Keep Your Toddler’s Sleep Schedule During Summer Travel

The benefits of adequate sleep include the overall support of our immune system, increased memory and focus, and the promotion of healthy growth. It’s easy to keep a routine while

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Podcast Episode #29: Digital Dangers

Award winning TV anchor Catherine Bosley joins host Miriam Conner on the latest episode of aParently Speaking to share her very personal story of the impact one mistake can have on you in this "day of digital danger." She also covers some things to talk about with your kids to keep them safe and to remind them that the choices they make may be very hard to “erase.” ...
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To the Mom Friends who Told me the Things I Didn’t Know: Thank You

It’s common knowledge that the moment you announce your pregnancy, well-meaning family, friends, acquaintances, coworkers and people in line at the grocery store check-out will pepper you with unsolicited advice.

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What’s in a Name

It is 10:42 p.m. on the second day of my son’s life.

I am strolling him down the hall of Hillcrest Hospital’s postnatal unit, so my wife can snatch

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Cleveland Indians Baseball Door Hanger

Take me out to the ball game! It’s time for Cracker Jacks, peanuts and footlong hotdogs, my friends!

Oh, and of course, BASEBALL!

This door hanger would make a wonderful

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How to Build Joint Attention Skills in Young Children with Autism

Joint attention is the ability to shift your attention between an object or event and your communication partner. Many children with autism don’t develop these skills on their own. Here are some easy, fun ways for parents to work on early joint attention skills. ...
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