Autism: What “Autism Moms” Really WantI can relate to what it feels like to be a leper, even though my skin is not really falling off. I mean that I can understand what it feels like to be shunned and excluded from society. My son has Autism, not leprosy. But, for those of us…
Quote: Seek First to UnderstandStephen Covey said, "Seek first to understand then to be understood." This is an important key to building relationships with your family and those you surround yourself with. If you understand first, you may have an easier time being understood. By simply trying to understand your children when they have…
Parenting: How To Practice Self Control and Understanding With Childrenme • relationships • parenting • ages and stages
Just recently, my family was flying home from Dallas, Texas. This was my seven year-old daughter’s first time on a plane. Surprisingly, she did very well and was quite unimpressed with the whole experience, which amused my husband and myself very much. Sometimes I feel like the relationship with my…
Friendships: 2 Essential Traits of Great Girl Friendsrelationships • me • relationships • lifestyle
When I was really young, my best friends were all girls. We played Barbies, rode bikes, roller skated, and did all of the things that little girls do, without having to give much thought to making our friendship work. By later elementary and middle school, my girl friendships got…
