When Everything is More Difficult: Autism in Girls
My experience with autism has been quite difficult, and more complicated than it seems. Even though we are living inRead More…
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We Must Teach Children To Use Words Wisely
The other day I was cleaning the kitchen when I overheard my youngest daughter scream at the opposite side ofRead More…
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Sense of Community and Its Role on Children: Part 1 “It Takes A Village”
In 2016 at the Democratic National Convention, Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton in front of a large-packed convention room quoted, “ItRead More…
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What You Need to Know About California’s New Vaccination Law
Newsom signed Senate Bill 276 by Sen. Richard Pan (D-Sacramento) soon after the state Legislature gave final approval to aRead More…
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Rockstar Dad: What I Learned About Vulnerability and What I am Teaching My Boys
Meet Luis. Luis is a painter, tattoo artist, masseuse, and a rock star dad to two young boys. Growing upRead More…
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Sesame Street Helped Me Explain My Role as a Foster Parent to My Nephew and Niece
I’ve never realized this, but Sesame Street educates adults as well. Sesame Street recently introduced a new character, Karli, aRead More…
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Some Things You Can Do To Help Prevent Youth Suicide
Child suicides are up. So please parents, for the love of God, be all up in your kids business!
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Reflections of a San Diego Educator on the Temporary Closure of the U.S.-Mexico Border
The alert arrived on my phone slightly after noon on Sunday, US-Mexican Border closed. My heart sunk for many reasons.Read More…
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Public Charge Rule: Trump Administration Plans to Deny Legal Status to Immigrants Who Use Public Assistance
On Saturday, September 22, the Trump administration proposed refusing green cards to immigrants who have used public benefits for theirRead More…
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“13 Reasons Why” Gave Me an Opportunity to Have a Candid Conversation with My Child About Sexuality and Adolescence
“What? Are you studying Shakespeare already?” That was my reaction when my 12-year-old daughter asked if she could watch 13Read More…
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